Michael Schiffman, Superintendent 

Mr. Michael Schiffman received his Associate's Degree from Highland Community College and his Bachlor's of Science Degree from Illinois State University.  He earned his Master's in Administration and Educational Science Degree from Western Illinois University.

Mr. Schiffman lives in the area with his wife (Laura) and three children (Bryn, 10; Katelyn, 7; Noah, 4).  Before coming to Dakota he was a Junior High History teacher at Aplington Middle School, in Polo (8 years); High School Dean of Students at Forreston High School (1 year); Forreston Grade School Principal (4 years); Pearl City Jr./Sr. High Principal (3 years).

Contact information: 
400 Campus Dr.
Dakota, IL  61018
Phone:  815-449-2832, ext 260
FAX:  815-449-2459

Dakota Building and Trade Program

Dakota's Building Trades Program has been building houses for community members for many years.  Building Trades Instructor, Nick Katzenberger, and his "Trades" students build one house from the ground up each year.  In 2007-2008, the Building Trades Program built a house for Greg and Nancy Folk.  In 2008-2009, the Trades program  built a house for Mike and Whitney Lawler. In 2009-2010 the  project was built for Aaron Lawler.  The 2010-2011 project will be a home for Michelle and Neal Shippy.  2011-2012 the building and trades student will be working on an addition for Dave and Melody Graybill and a basement for Jayson and Holly DiModica.

Building Trades Design Proposal Bid Criteria

Building Trades Contract (completed upon proposal selection)

It's never too soon to start thinking about building a house with our Building Trades Program.  For more information, contact:
Mike Schiffman, Supt. 

Susan Gallagher, Superintendent's Secretary
815-449-2832