Board approves tentative 2017 property tax levy
Truth in Taxation hearing scheduled for December 19th at 6:00 .m.
At its regularly scheduled board meeting on November 21 st, the Dakota School Board approved a tentative property tax levy and scheduled a Truth in Taxation Hearing for 6:00 p.m. at the Dakota Elementary School Library. The . . .
Dakota Pep Band selected to perform at IHSA VB state final
Scheduled for 3A and 4A championship matches
The Dakota Pep Band will perform at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Volleyball finals on November 11th at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University. The band auditioned and was selected by the IHSA to . . .
Dakota School Board hosts community focus group session
Twenty-six community members participate
On Wednesday, November 1st, the Dakota School Board hosted a community focus group session at the Dakota High School cafeteria beginning at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the community focus group session is for the Dakota School Board . . .
Dakota earns 2017 one of "Top 100 School Districts in Illinois" designation
Ranked 67th of over 800 Illinois School Districts
Dakota Earns “Top 100 School Districts in Illinois” Designation Dakota CUSD #201 was recently recognized as one of top 100 school districts in Illinois in the “NICHE 2017 Best School Districts in Illinois” . . .
Dakota Board approves resolution for April referendum question
Purpose is to provide resources for facilities and programs without raising the total tax rate
After discussing the topic for over a year, the board adopted a resolution to place a referendum question on April 2017 election ballot. The total tax rate following a successful referendum will not increase due to the fact that the last . . .
Dakota School Board adopts 2016 property tax levy
The total tax rate is expected to decrease
The board approved the 2016 property tax levy at it's December 13 regularly scheduled meeting. Due to the projected increase in 2016 Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) of 7.3%, the total tax rate for the district will likely . . .
Dakota School Board reviews high school courses for 2017-2018
Expansion of college dual credit, career and technical education and online courses
Mr. Rankin, principal, reviewed changes to the 2017-2018 high school course guide at the Dakota School Board's December meeting. There are no major changes to the guide, except for making Highland College dual credit courses and . . .
November 15, 2016 School Board Meeting Summary
The Dakota School Board held its regularly scheduled November meeting on the 15 th . Below are highlights from that meeting. Administrative Reports 2016 State Report Card Mr. Prusator reviewed the . . .
Dakota Celebrates Veterans
Fifty-six veterans honored
On Friday, November 11, Dakota JH/HS honored 56 veterans at an assembly in the gymnasium. Prior to the recognition ceremony, veterans were served breakfast in the cafeteria. The program featured performances by both the Dakota . . .
School Board hosts community focus group session
Approximately 50 community members attend (same night as game 7)
On Wednesday, November 2nd, the Dakota School Board hosted a community focus group session at the Dakota High School cafeteria beginning at 7:00 p.m. Unfortunately, this event conflicted with game 7 of the World Series where the Cubs . . .
Volleyball team wins IHSA regional championship!
Advances to Byron Sectional
The Dakota Indians volleyball team defeated Oregon to win the IHSA Class A Volleyball Regional hosted at Dakota High School. Dakota won in two games, 28-26 and 25-23. They will advance to the Byron Secional on Tuesday to play . . .
Dakota Elementary School students redeem PRIDE Tickets
Recognition for showing their PRIDE!
On Friday, Dakota Elementary School students are able to redeem PRIDE tickets for assorted prizes. Students earn tickets by meeting and exceeding behavior expectations by showing their PRIDE. Pictured are students waiting in line to . . .
Dakota Board to Host Community Focus Group Session
Scheduled for November 2nd at Dakota High School
The Dakota CUSD #201 School Board is hosting a community focus group session on Wednesday, November 2nd at Dakota High School at 7:00 p.m. One purpose of the focus group session will be to provide factual information relating to our . . .
Dakota Class of 1976 makes donation
Part of 40th homecoming reunion celebration
The Dakota High School graduating class of 1976 made a generous donation to the school district as part of their 40th reunion. A $1,000 donation was presented by Anita Ostergard and Sandee Mitchel on behalf of the class. The . . .
Kyle Kleckner finishes 10th in conference golf meet
Shoots 85 for top 10 individual finish
Kyle Kleckner shot an 85 to finish in 10th place at the NUIC Golf Meet held at Wolf Hollow Golf Course in Lena. Over 60 golfers competed in the meet. Nate Strang (senior) shot a 92 for 20th place. Congratulations to . . .
Board retreat held on September 28th
Part of strategic planning process
On Wednesday, September 28th, the Dakota School Board conducted a retreat to review the district's progress over the past year and begin future planning. Besides school board members, three teachers participated in addition to . . .
Dakota School Board approves FY 16 Annual Financial Report
Brian Anderson from WIPFLI reviewed the Fiscal Year 16 audit (annual financial report). Mr. Anderson reported that the district’s financial processes met the state’s standards of accounting. Additionally, he reviewed . . .