Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
Administration reported the district enrollment (8,311), early graduates (36), and began the FY27 budget timeline; CFO previewed proposed registration and athletic fee adjustments to be discussed in February and described potential joint bids with neighboring districts to reduce costs.
Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
District leaders briefed the board on Senate Bill 0243 changes to FOIA related to suspected AI-generated requests, reported enrollment decline and shared chronic-absence patterns; trustees and parents pressed for clearer attendance letters and outreach to families.
Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
After a presentation explaining how CPI, new construction and abatements affect the district’s equalized assessed value, the board adopted the 2025 property tax extension certificate using a 2.9% consumer price index increase; the measure passed 5–2 following public comment opposing staffing levels.
Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
Trustees approved revenue contracts for crowdfunding/discount-card fundraisers for athletics but asked administration to clarify vendor commission rates, product-versus-donation distinctions and exclusivity or penalty clauses before future renewals.
Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
Based on a survey emphasizing visibility, acoustics and accessibility, administration recommended bringing a multi‑year NIU contract to the board for approval and to continue evaluating other venues; concerns remain about travel, scheduling and staffing at local venues.
Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
The board heard from Ina Hall, the district’s family engagement liaison, about new and expanded programs for IEP families — quarterly "Thriving Future Talks," a parent support group, CTI training for caregivers and sensory‑friendly events in partnership with local organizations.
Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
Administration recommended reordering high‑school science sequencing to align with ACT and placed OpenSciEd (an EdReports‑endorsed, open‑source resource) on a 30‑day review with a goal of presenting a purchase/approval recommendation at the January board meeting.
Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
District administration recommended against an abatement this year and proposed asking for the full 2.9% CPI levy, prompting an extended board debate about presenting abatement options at the levy hearing and concerns about teacher retention and declining fund balance.
Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
Trustees discussed a wide policy packet that reflects new state mandates (student‑record retention, law‑enforcement interactions, bullying, curriculum updates) and debated whether to sign on to the statewide Vision 2030 advocacy document; some trustees said signing increases the district's voice while others said it "doesn't go far enough."
Illinois / School Boards / Huntley Community School District 158
The FY2025 audit showed an operating surplus of roughly $1.14 million driven by favorable salary variances and unbudgeted revenues; board and auditor highlighted grants (Illinois EPA electric‑bus funding, ComEd rebate) and warned about recurring health‑insurance deficits.