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Superintendent Eric Olsen announces retirement, effective July 21, 2026

Monticello Public Schools Board of Education · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Eric Olsen told the board he will retire July 21, 2026, read an official resignation letter and said the board has been working on a transition plan; he will remain through the current school year.

Superintendent Eric Olsen publicly announced his planned retirement and read a letter he had previously submitted to the board. "Please accept this letter as my official retirement announcement," Olsen said, and set his official retirement date as July 21, 2026. He thanked staff, board members and the community for their support, referenced his 21 years of service and said he will continue working through the remainder of the 2025–26 school year while the board completes transition planning.

Board members responded with appreciation for Olsen's service and noted his work on the district's recent operating levy campaign and other initiatives. No formal personnel action was taken at the meeting; the announcement was informational and the board indicated they would honor Olsen's service and proceed with the transition plan.