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Key votes and outcomes (at a glance):

- Motion to move into closed session at 6:00 p.m.: motion moved by an unidentified board member, seconded by Tony Quagliano; roll call votes were recorded (Thompson: Yes; Wiley: Yes; Biddon/Biddon? Yes; Troy: Yes; Quagliano: Yes; Murray: Yes; Craig: Yes). The board reported \"no action from closed session.\" (Transcript excerpts show the motion, the second and a roll call; no substantive action resulted.)

- Motion to resume public session for the regular agenda at 7:05 p.m.: motion made and seconded; roll call recorded members present (Craig, Troy, Quagliano, Murray, Thompson, Wiley and others). No action was reported from closed session and the meeting proceeded.

- Motion to adopt the agenda as presented: motion made and seconded; board voice vote recorded as \"Aye\" with no opposition reported.

- Consent agenda (minutes, routine items): motion to approve the consent agenda passed on a roll call recorded as unanimous (7–0).

- Action item 15.1 — Human Resources personnel report: motion to approve the personnel report carried on a roll call vote with all voting members recorded as \"Yes.\" The transcript shows the roll call and a passing outcome.

- Action item 15.2 — Supplemental purchase orders and accounts payable: motion to approve the supplemental purchase orders and accounts payable passed on roll call with all members recorded as \"Yes.\" The clerk announced the motion passed.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. and a recorded \"Aye\" from those present.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 17, 2025 Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 17 meeting the Huntley 158 Board of Education voted to enter a closed session, later resumed public session, adopted the agenda, approved the consent agenda and approved personnel and accounts‑payable items in recorded roll calls.","taxTitle","Huntley Community School District 158, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",38258,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267793,"Huntley 158 showcases young authors and 'High Five' student award winners",3559,2854000,6413000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3063114-2fa3b15bd67251dd5078d2dfe35049b8&start=2854&end=6413","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3063114-2fa3b15bd67251dd5078d2dfe35049b8/thumbnail_2854000.jpg","/articles/6267793/Illinois/Huntley-158-showcases-young-authors-and-High-Five-student-award-winners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267793-06b907ac2d19d49496539986037f2e75/orig.mp4?Expires=1770741815&Signature=WMzLP2AJjgf8EmIVesivLCeeFy8wzLiKr6831GGA1UnS2-SiZN2p1QQUr-ZecdwK8GMizk6aD7vF20duB0WJMyj4gr7J7sl3uNCOGlj8oOpyyd41ZV9lSDoAgV2w71FxF8FN0UeAX42MT-vAV1TLIZvdsXJjbUtQZgcnX4JduuFqivXy7EhBBMMD~eolEG4qeE~1CLv5n7RxHeyi-qgfbEHHl6zYxkfx8AKl1MwiUSVs0WxlvMlI90ZbB~gR-RxWWviR0mdRvXGCtOjSxDoFaySOrX64qE2Q~050d17mOgXffVgbY3fTFgtbHr~o-ZSznBg4SHHZ-wc9jCXXMmVNBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its April 17 meeting, Huntley Community School District 158 recognized students from kindergarten through high school for two district programs: the \"Hotmail High Five\" student awards and the Young Authors contest.

Superintendent‑level and school staff introduced the students and read nomination text describing behavior and accomplishment. Winners named at the meeting included Payton (praised for respect and school citizenship), Tyler (recognized for kindness and empathy), Addie Munson of McCabe Elementary and Olivia of Marlowe Middle School among others. Michelle Buske, introduced as the district's 3–5 coordinator for the Young Authors program, said the contest drew more than 350 submissions; coordinators then read individual winners' names and teacher associations during the meeting.

Why it matters: The recognitions gave board members, parents and the public a chance to see student work and hear brief nominations that the district said illustrate core expectations for behavior and learning. The Young Authors program included judges and coordinators across grade spans; businessto school and parent support were acknowledged.

The board took no policy action related to the recognitions; the segment was ceremonial.","The board recognized elementary through high‑school students at the April 17 meeting for the district's Young Authors contest and the 'Hotmail High Five' awards, highlighting dozens of student winners across grade levels.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267799,"Community and colleagues salute Tony Quagliano for two decades on Huntley 158 board",1531,2869000,4400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3063114-2fa3b15bd67251dd5078d2dfe35049b8&start=2869&end=4400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3063114-2fa3b15bd67251dd5078d2dfe35049b8/thumbnail_2869000.jpg","/articles/6267799/Illinois/Community-and-colleagues-salute-Tony-Quagliano-for-two-decades-on-Huntley-158-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267799-ad67cfdb412825a3022839adef37f423/orig.mp4?Expires=1770741815&Signature=L9z14HM8gPjITco9W1O0xhVnUtzxl57bGb12d3y0kS3HZ~mG2tPv5CeNjGeahffyg7q7wMdry9BzuNabt~JQvGEB3f1EKqIBw3MVbHUTTQ3WSltUK9Jt7yOe4DXq0A8PN5TwRAEWmyC6ntH-P2u9dED6H79mQOHdeZoTVW-YuHRLpeucYWdEUxo5DGFnT5cN7UlBUNwcVKPsFYxYwcpB-wP3rVHEHYMfkGtGb~qjURdiAlpR7aULfD7Ge-EMQfLaHIx2167ZjEiyS19~xNV4XFIr2oDMNG0Jz0F2LDLzO5AAcNDVAsXhv1RFwS7lGLd8KKu517exNyzc-jJVgSvdMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public commenters, former board members and fellow trustees used nearly an hour of the April 17 meeting to recognize Tony Quagliano for more than 20 years of service on the Huntley Community School District 158 Board of Education.

Jennifer Troy read written remarks from former board member Kim Skajah recounting Quagliano's role finding what she described as a tax‑cap loophole and traveling to Springfield to help craft a legislative fix. \"It was Tony who discovered this problem, and it was he who traveled to Springfield on numerous occasions working with other board members and our state legislators to fix the loophole,\" the remarks read.

Commenters praised Quagliano's fiscal leadership during a period when the district faced cash shortages and had to issue tax‑anticipation warrants, credited him with helping the district recover financially and described him as a steady collaborator during teacher contract negotiations and district growth. Several speakers — including Dr. Rowe, Kevin Gentry and others who identified themselves as former board members or long‑time community residents — noted Quagliano's role in referenda, debt management and negotiations with state officials.

The board presented plaques and a newly created \"platinum pass\" — a token that, the superintendent said, will allow outgoing members to attend district home athletic and fine‑arts events as a guest — and other gestures of appreciation. During the public‑comment period and later in board remarks, speakers repeatedly thanked Quagliano's family for their support.

Why it matters: Multiple speakers credited Quagliano with technical knowledge of school finance that they said benefited the district and, in at least one instance, other Illinois districts. Comments described policy work that reached beyond local budgeting into interactions with state legislators to change the application of a tax cap provision.

Quagliano spoke briefly near the meeting's end and thanked colleagues and his family. The board did not take any formal governance action arising from the tributes; the remarks were recognition and public comment.

Speakers who contributed remarks in the meeting included Jennifer Troy (who read Kim Skajah's comments), Kim Skajah (former board member; remarks were read), Dr. Rowe (identified with the honorific \"Dr.\"), Michael Clark, Don Trudell, Kathleen Truffman, Kevin Gentry and multiple current board members who offered personal reflections and public thanks.","Dozens of residents, former colleagues and board members paid tribute April 17 to outgoing board member Tony Quagliano, citing his role on finance committees, work to fix a state funding loophole and steady leadership through growth and contract negotiations.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267802,"Huntley 158 reports rapid growth in assistive communication program, highlights device access and inclusion",863,895000,1758000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3063114-2fa3b15bd67251dd5078d2dfe35049b8&start=895&end=1758","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3063114-2fa3b15bd67251dd5078d2dfe35049b8/thumbnail_895000.jpg","/articles/6267802/Illinois/Huntley-158-reports-rapid-growth-in-assistive-communication-program-highlights-device-access-and-inclusion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267802-0c17a2efcb1811263d91f86d6f754b13/orig.mp4?Expires=1770741815&Signature=lMafubB-BZa5ik7tZdNc2eu3-6kd-I9Vg1~KoMwC9SlTsXpGo-C~0a2eE~YHqQQTbEws46E6dGnxa95jAeFrdQMS1Pe6cXLSrvxEFqKXWUj5QMeK8QHHWkoDnvMrUB~cooVAu5-iCma3CRXa-~tA1AvRV7NIWoxTByxlZh9MjoyHlj7~3mf9SBy5TO3-I7I32M4VuZW3LQdwI7iipyo4ae7GNxItI7NOMrUL7dXN5RbuT9QsSI17Nf8LcPN6q~fCNPMGioR0Fku2PZyapQrTYwyELqlOyqXdG1CRjPJBdBrb6mvmkoH3jeb2LWawpHuC-aObXTY-kycA0~ip2Z0WGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carly Smith, an AAC facilitator and speech‑language pathologist for Huntley Community School District 158, told the board April 17 that the district has tripled the number of students using high‑tech augmentative and alternative communication devices in five years. \"We've tripled the number of high‑tech AAC users in the district over 5 years, which is remarkable,\" Smith said.

The presentation, delivered by Smith and a co‑facilitator identified in the meeting as Debbie, described the district's approach to AAC — from low‑tech picture boards to iPad‑based systems — and the procedures staff use to streamline evaluation, training and device deployment. The presenters said the district uses a consistent, districtwide app layout (TouchChat HD with WordPower) to reduce training time and improve motor‑planning consistency between classroom boards and student devices.

Why it matters: Board members and staff said the work is aimed at increasing meaningful access to communication and instruction for students with complex communication needs. Smith said the district now supports an expanded set of tools, including two eye‑gaze systems in exploratory use for students who cannot access devices with their hands. \"It's been really soul filling,\" Smith said of watching students use eye‑gaze to interact and play.

Presentation highlights included the district's referral and trial timeline (staff said trials can begin the next day after referral), a move to a single primary communication app across many users to speed training, use of an iPad mobile‑device management system to centralize updates and app installs, and a protocol to allow graduating or leaving students to purchase their devices from the district so they do not lose access.

Presenters emphasized devices travel with students. \"They go everywhere with the student,\" Smith said, noting the devices are district property lent on long‑term loan so students can use them at school, in the community and at home. The presenters also described partnerships used to develop durable cases and tactile accessories (a high‑school Project Lead The Way class printed parts with a 3‑D printer) and the district's membership in an assistive‑technology cooperative that provides training and awards recognition for students.

Data provided in the presentation shows high‑tech AAC users rose from about 15–18 in 2018 to 105 in 2025; staff said the increase reflects both faster identification and broader adoption of AAC options rather than a sudden rise in need. Board members asked about topics including home use, whether phones could host the apps, and how sign‑language clubs might partner with AAC users; presenters said phone‑based apps are being explored and that sign‑language is treated as one of many multimodal communication approaches.

Looking ahead, presenters listed continued capacity building (training for dual‑language and ELL populations), more phone‑app pilots for older students and further refinement of device‑purchase protocols for students who transition out of district programs. Board members and administrators thanked the presenters and highlighted a request from a public commenter to protect funding for AAC services if district finances tighten.

The board did not take a policy vote on the AAC items at the April meeting; staff said formal recommendations or budget requests related to AAC would come forward in future agenda items if needed.","District staff described a five‑year expansion of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services that now supports 105 students with high‑tech devices, explained device management and loan policies, and outlined next steps including eye‑gaze trials and phone‑based AAC pilots.","actionData","errors"]

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