Huntley Community School District 158 is governed by a Board of Education consisting of seven members serving without compensation. The term of office is four years. Powers and duties include the broad authority to adopt and enforce all necessary policies for the management and government of the public schools.
The Board generally meets as a Committee of the Whole, typically on the first Thursday of each month, followed by a regular meeting, typically on the third Thursday of the month. Members of the public are encouraged to attend all meetings to learn and comment about issues pertaining to the District.
Meetings are streamed live on the website, and meeting agendas and minutes are available through BoardBook.
Meet the Board
Email me Committee Chair: Legislation / Policy Other Committees: Finance, Human Resources
Current Term Expires: Spring 2027
Andrew Bittman, President
Andy and his wife Diane have lived in Algonquin since 2017 with their three children: Victoria, a Class of 2019 Huntley 158 graduate; Teddy, a class of 2021 Huntley 158 graduate; and Lucas, who is a current student at Huntley High School.
Andy holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Marquette University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Since starting his career as an engineer for a 4-person startup company, he has experience designing over 50 complex digital signal processing products for unique applications. In various management roles, he has been closely involved in the design and management of highly complex technical products and systems. In 2013, Andy spent seven months working internationally to build a new engineering site in Oradea, Romania. Andy currently serves as the general manager and president of the North American operations for an Italian multinational corporation which designs, builds, and deploys custom automated production systems for customers in the pharmaceutical, medical devices and e-mobility markets.
Outside of work, Andy spends most of his time with his family and their two rescue dogs while taking every opportunity to learn while traveling the world.
Email me Committee Chair: Community Relations & Student Outreach Other Committees: Legislation / Policy, Special Education
Current Term Expires: Spring 2027
Laura Murray, Vice President
Laura was elected to the Huntley Community School District 158 board in April 2023. In this role, Laura is committed to listening to and really hearing the needs of our community and its stakeholders, including teachers, staff, parents and students. She believes in a common sense approach to education.
Laura & her husband Scott have been Huntley residents for 16 years. They live in the community with their two sons. Laura has worked in the customer service industry for over 25 years, which has fueled her love of working in a team-focused environment.
Dana Wiley was appointed to the Huntley Community School District 158 board on November 3, 2023. She is a Huntley 158 parent with a background in business leadership and project management in the insurance and IT industries. Ms. Wiley is currently working as a proposal manager for a software development firm. Over the past 15 years, she has been actively involved in D158 and the community, serving on the Chesak-Martin PTA for eight years and on various district committees (strategic planning committee, elementary parent advisory committee, and dual language committee), as well as volunteering through church and youth sports programs. Ms. Wiley holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from DePaul University.
Email me Committee Chair: Human Resources Other Committees: Buildings & Grounds, Community Relations & Student Outreach
Current Term Expires: Spring 2025
Sean Cratty
Sean Cratty was appointed to the Board in July 2020.
Mr. Cratty is currently the Director of Retail Banking at First National Bank of Omaha and has served the community in a number of roles, including organizer of Huntley Fall Fest, Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer of St. Baldrick’s Huntley, member of the Huntley Park Foundation Board, member of the Huntley 158 Education Foundation Board, and member of the Huntley Area Public Library Board.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Monmouth College and is a graduate of the Leadership Greater McHenry County program.
Sean lives in Lake in the Hills with his wife Emmy, and their three children, Hailey, Michael, and Hannah.
Email me Committee Chair: Finance Other Committees: Buildings & Grounds, Legislation / Policy
Current Term Expires: Spring 2025
Anthony Quagliano
Mr. Quagliano and his wife, Carol, have lived in the District 158 community for 24 years, where they raised their three sons. Joe, Jason, and Kyle all are HHS graduates.
Tony received a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana) and is employed at Eric J. Fernandez & Co. CPA’s and Business Consultants in West Dundee and McHenry, where he has worked for more than 32 years. He has been a Certified Public Accountant for more than 38 years.
During his free time, Tony enjoys planning family vacations, cooking, golf, and hiking. His interests include laws and legislation concerning education finance and property taxes. He was a founding member of the D158 Citizen Financial Advisory Committee and has been a Lake in the Hills youth baseball manager for several years.
Email me Committee Chair: Curriculum & Instruction Other Committees: Comunity Relations & Student Outreach, Finance
Current Term Expires: Spring 2025
Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson was elected to the Board of Education in April 2023, has lived in Huntley, IL for more than 20 years, and is the father of seven children.
Michael is the director of research for a medical non-profit organization. He is committed to giving Huntley 158 families and residents a voice in the district and listening to the concerns of the community. In his free time, he enjoys cigars, fishing, and live music performances.
Email me Committee Chair: Building & Grounds Other Committees: Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education
Current Term Expires: Spring 2025
Member Development
All Illinois school board members must receive training in professional development leadership (P.A. 97-8) and the Open Meetings Act (P.A. 97-504). Mandatory training will also be required after the new teacher evaluation requirements are implemented in each school district. For additional information, see Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development.
The following table contains mandatory and non-mandatory training and development activities that were completed by each Board member. When the training was provided by the Illinois Association of School Boards, the acronym “IASB” follows the listed activity.
Member Development
Member
Activity
Date Completed
Fleck Michael
Joint Annual Conference 2018
11/16/2018
Fleck Michael
Kishwaukee Division Dinner Meeting
10/25/2018
Fleck Michael
Joint Annual Conference 2017
11/17/2017
Fleck Michael
Get Your Message Out: Your Role in Crafting an Effective Public Image
11/17/2017
Fleck Michael
Joint Annual Conference 2016
11/18/2016
Fleck Michael
Kishwaukee Division Dinner Meeting
09/22/2016
Fleck Michael
Pre-netFORUM History
08/12/2016
Fleck Michael
Pre-netFORUM History
08/12/2016
Fleck Michael
Collective Bargaining
11/21/2014
Fleck Michael
Board Presidents
11/16/2013
Fleck Michael
Basics of Governance
05/11/2013
Fleck Michael
OMA
05/10/2013
Fleck Michael
PDLT/PERA
05/10/2013
Geheren William
Joint Annual Conference 2018
11/16/2018
Geheren William
Joint Annual Conference 2017
11/17/2017
Geheren William
Pre-netFORUM History
08/12/2016
Geheren William
Pre-netFORUM History
08/12/2016
Geheren William
PDLT/PERA
11/20/2015
Geheren William
Media Interest or Media Circus
11/21/2014
Geheren William
The Trust Edge
11/21/2014
Geheren William
Leadership by Design
11/16/2013
Geheren William
Diversity & Inclusion
11/16/2012
Geheren William
Inspiring Trust
11/16/2012
Geheren William
Vision Value Conflicts & Choices
11/18/2011
Geheren William
Basics of Finance
06/18/2011
Geheren William
Basics of Law on Board Meetings
06/17/2011
Geheren William
Basics of Governance
06/16/2011
Gentry Kevin
Joint Annual Conference 2018
11/16/2018
Gentry Kevin
Joint Annual Conference 2016
11/18/2016
Gentry Kevin
School Finance for School Board Members
11/18/2016
Gentry Kevin
Pre-netFORUM History
08/12/2016
Gentry Kevin
School Finance for Board Members
11/20/2015
Gentry Kevin
Social Media
11/20/2015
Gentry Kevin
PDLT/PERA
11/21/2014
Gentry Kevin
OMA - Kishwaukee
02/09/2012
Gentry Kevin
Data First
11/18/2011
Gentry Kevin
The Board's First Responsibility
11/19/2010
Gentry Kevin
Diversity & Inclusion
11/20/2009
Gentry Kevin
Superintendent Evaluation
08/13/2009
Gentry Kevin
School Law & Finance
06/08/2007
Melendy Lesli
Kishwaukee Division Dinner Meeting
10/25/2018
Melendy Lesli
Joint Annual Conference 2017
11/17/2017
Melendy Lesli
New Board Member Workshops - DeKalb Basics of Governance
06/03/2017
Melendy Lesli
New Board Member Workshops - DeKalb OMA
06/02/2017
Melendy Lesli
New Board Member Workshops - DeKalb PDLT/PERA
06/02/2017
Quagliano Anthony
Joint Annual Conference 2018
11/16/2018
Quagliano Anthony
Joint Annual Conference 2017
11/17/2017
Quagliano Anthony
Joint Annual Conference 2016
11/18/2016
Quagliano Anthony
Pre-netFORUM History
08/12/2016
Quagliano Anthony
Closing the Gaps AM
11/20/2015
Quagliano Anthony
PDLT/PERA
11/21/2014
Quagliano Anthony
Leadership by Design
11/16/2013
Quagliano Anthony
OMA - Kishwaukee
02/09/2012
Quagliano Anthony
Financial Oversight Essentials
11/19/2010
Quagliano Anthony
The Board and its Superintendent
11/21/2008
Quagliano Anthony
Making Meetings Matter
11/16/2007
Troy Paul
Division Officer 2018-19
01/02/2019
Troy Paul
Delegate Assembly
11/18/2018
Troy Paul
Joint Annual Conference 2018
11/16/2018
Troy Paul
Improve the Board, Improve Student Achievement: eXceptional Governance
11/16/2018
Troy Paul
Deep Equity Lens: A Systemic Leadership Process
11/16/2018
Troy Paul
Kishwaukee Division Dinner Meeting
10/25/2018
Troy Paul
LeaderShop Academy Symposium
06/09/2018
Troy Paul
Course: Test Course Community Engagement
06/01/2018
Troy Paul
Division Officer 2017-18
12/11/2017
Troy Paul
Joint Annual Conference 2017
11/17/2017
Troy Paul
Get Your Message Out: Your Role in Crafting an Effective Public Image
11/17/2017
Troy Paul
Fellow Pilot Participation
07/14/2017
Troy Paul
Kishwaukee Division Dinner Meeting
03/23/2017
Troy Paul
Nettelhorst Elementary School Tour
11/18/2016
Troy Paul
IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference 2016
11/18/2016
Troy Paul
A Courageous Conversation About Race and Its Impact on Achieving Equity in Schools
11/18/2016
Troy Paul
Kishwaukee Division Dinner Meeting
09/22/2016
Troy Paul
Pre-netFORUM History
08/12/2016
Troy Paul
Pre-netFORUM History
08/12/2016
Troy Paul
2015-2016 Summary
06/30/2016
Troy Paul
LeaderShop Academy Symposium 2016
06/18/2016
Troy Paul
Pre-netFORUM History
06/04/2016
Troy Paul
Closing the Gaps AM
11/20/2015
Troy Paul
Social Media PM
11/20/2015
Troy Paul
Media Interest or Media Circus
11/21/2014
Troy Paul
The Trust Edge
11/21/2014
Troy Paul
Leadership by Design
11/16/2013
Troy Paul
Tough Talking
11/16/2013
Troy Paul
Professional Development Leadership Training for School Board Members