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Board weighs graduation venue options, recommends survey while keeping NIU as default
Summary
After reviewing four graduation venues — NIU, NOW Arena, Willow Creek (South Barrington) and Red Raider Stadium (on campus) — district staff recommended staying with NIU for cost, security and reliability. Board asked administration to survey students and families about preferences and to explore logistics for on-campus options.
Huntley Community School District 158 officials reviewed four options for the high‑school graduation venue and recommended continuing the multi‑year arrangement with Northern Illinois University (NIU) while asking administration to survey students and families about venue preferences.
Dr. Bielen and Superintendent Lombard presented a side‑by‑side analysis of the NOW Arena, Willow Creek South Barrington, NIU, and the district’s Red Raider Stadium. The team evaluated parking, security, acoustics, capacity, concessions, day‑of logistics and contingency options…
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