About rich bobby

Rich Bobby is running for the Huntley Community School District 158 Board of Education with a vision to enhance special education, support educators working with students with behavioral needs, and create a safe, inclusive environment for all. He is committed to using tax dollars efficiently to make the greatest impact on “All Students Always.”

Currently, Rich serves as the volunteer Board President of the Huntley 158 Education Foundation, a nonprofit separate from the district that advances student and educator excellence through fundraising events such as the Huntley Hootenanny, and awards D158 student scholarships and grants for projects such as an auto lift for Huntley High School’s automotive program and middle school robotics equipment. If elected, he will step down from this role to avoid any conflicts of interest.

As a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years in children’s services and more than 20 years in leadership, Rich is the CEO of Little City, a $50 million nonprofit supporting children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. Under his leadership, Little City established a specialized school for students with severe autism and intellectual disabilities—one of Illinois’s most intensive educational environments.

Rich has over a decade of additional board and committee experience, including roles on the D158 Superintendent’s Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee, D158 strategic planning, an appointed member of the Illinois Child Welfare Advisory Committee, and a Board member of the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF). Throughout his career of service, he has consistently advocated for systemic improvements in children, navigating challenges like funding crises, a state budget impasse, a global pandemic, and a workforce crisis.

Rich is a dedicated, imperfect father of two boys, enrolled in 1st and 6th grades at D158 schools. His wife of over 20 years, is a public school teacher in another district, and they have lived within the D158 community as property tax payers for over 9 years.

By joining the Board of Education, Rich will leverage his experience to support special education, ensure resources are provided for teachers and parents with students who have behavioral support needs, and maximize the impact of the community’s tax dollars and investment in education. Together, he believes we can build an inclusive, efficient, effective, and forward-thinking educational environment for every student in Huntley District 158.