Strategic FrameworkEnhancing ways to continue student excellence in Union Public Schools is the focus of this strategic plan. Our belief that the pursuit of excellence is fundamental and unending serves to se-cure our place as one of the best school districts in the nation. Constant program and organization analysis at both the district and site levels and use of current educational research reflect our commitment to ensuring every child will have an opportuni-ty-rich learning environment. Our emphasis on early childhood education, community schools, STEM (Science, Technology, Engi-neering, and Math), and Union’s Collegiate Academy experience plays a significant role in equipping our students to be success-ful beyond their high school years.

We believe it is a fundamental right of every child to receive a high-quality public education. This strategic plan highlights programs and initiatives that are the foundation of the school system’s never-ending improvement efforts. The strength of the plan is the continued alignment of school system operations which revolve around our mission statement and require each of us to work together each step of the way.

Thanks to the initial contributions of employees, parents, stu-dents, and community leaders on the District Transformation Committee and additional work by our administrators and Board of Education members, this strategic plan is designed to be a dynamic, collaborative, living document that will serve as the foundation for our successful comprehensive pursuit of excel-lence. It contains specific objectives and identifiable ways to measure our progress and will be used to guide us in decision-making while helping us evaluate programs for effectiveness and relevance to our mission and goals.

Union spirit is synonymous with being the best we can be. We encourage you to join us as we continue to build on Union’s leg-acy of excellence, knowing that “Together We Make a Difference” for each of our students.

Kirt Hartzler, Ed.D.Superintendent

Mission Statement

Our mission is to graduate100% of our students,

college and/or career ready.

Inclusiveness – Cultivate an organizational culture of accepting chil-dren, families, and employees for who they are rather than categorizing them by income, ethnicity, or abil-ity.

Empowerment – Help people reach their full potential.

Accountability – Accept responsibility for achieving results.

Thoughtful Planning – Use data and district values in planning and decision-making.

The following core values serve to guide our strate-gic focus and actions in accomplishing our mission:

Commitment to Excellence – Pursue the highest measure of quality in all that we do.

Collegiality - Demonstrate respect and an ability to work as team members.

Honesty, Integrity, Transparency – Do what’s right and above board.

Innovation – Embrace new, effective thinking and programs.

Core Values

Organizational FeaturesThe following organizational features will assist us in shaping and focus-ing our work through 2018.

l Improve students’ outcomes in the areas of academic achievement, co- curricular engage- ment, and leader ship/character development.

l Maximize student, parent, and com- munity engage- ment.

l Improve our capacity to better serve our stu- dents, parents, staff, and community while expanding partnerships and garnering alumni support.

l Increase communications about our thoughtful strategies, effective programs, exemplary staff, and comprehensive services provided for stu- dents, parents, and community.

l Build greater capacity for gathering and analyz- ing data.

l Ensure strategic and efficient allocation of resources while implementing a new finan- cial system.

l Ensure that technology supports and promotes student achievement and efficien- cy of district operations.

l Maintain high-quality infrastructure, emer- gency preparedness, and safety.

l Attract, retain, and develop an excellent employee base and provide leadership development.

School Health Indicators Student Outcome Data

Organizational Effectiveness Measures

Strategic PlanStrategic Goals

These strategic goals in the following focus areas pro-vide guidance for leadership, policy decisions, and de-velopment of initiatives, programs, and strategies to achieve our mission.

Learningl Ensure that all students – through greater person- alization -- have access to a high-quality instruc- tional and educational environment that prepares them for college or a career. l Enhance the communication, advocacy, and en- gagement with our students and families.l Close achievement gaps for all learners.

Teachingl Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.l Promote ongoing professional learning for teach- ers and leaders.l Successfully implement the TLE Evaluation Sys- tem and Oklahoma Academic Standards.l Use multiple measures for student success.

Partnershipsl Expand partnerships to enhance learning oppor- tunities for student success and for greater hu- man and organizational capital.

l Promote greater awareness and engagement among school stakeholders to enhance support and funding for public education. l Establish business and alumni partnerships in order to garner and sustain continued support for Union Public Schools. Human Capital l Recruit, develop, retain, and support caring, mo- tivated, innovative professional faculty and staff. Business/Operationsl Ensure the operating and capital budgets reflect our priorities as well as areas of focus and need. l Promote operational safety and high-quality infra- structure to ensure effective and efficient learn- ing and working environments.l Maintain a technology system that promotes teaching/learning and efficiency within the operational functions of the organization. Culturel Foster an atmosphere of respect and effective communication.l Promote a commitment to equity and excellence.l Maintain a caring, professional, and ethical orga- nization.l Maintain a safe and secure teaching and learning environment.

Measuring Our SuccessThe following strategic planning framework will be used in order to guide student achievement and school improvement efforts.

l Student Health Core l Organizational Capacity l Instructional Capacity l Learning Capacity l Home and Community Capacity

l State Assessments l Graduation Rate l Advanced Placement l Concurrent Enrollment l National Merit Recognition l ACT

l Office and department performance measures l Employee engagement survey

Kindergarten Readinessl Early childhood emphasisl Pre-K emphasis

Grade 3

l Provide positive learning environmentl Reading at the proficient and advanced levels Grade 5 l Enhance Character/Civic Responsibilityl Reading and mathematics at the proficient and advanced levels in Grade 5l Engage parents in student support

Grade 6 & 7

l Inform parents of college requirementsl Explore talents and interestsl Expand social skillsl Reading and mathematics at the proficient and advanced levelsl Build leadership skills

Grades 8 & 9

l Formulate 4-year graduation planl Assess interests and skills/EXPLORE Testl Expand career awarenessl Register in OKCIS to begin college planningl EOI Biology and Algebra I at the proficient and advanced levelsl Involve parents in HS/Career Planning

Grades 10 thru 12

l Maximize dual credit opportunitiesl Earn graduation credits and pass EOIsl Advanced Placement 3 or higherl National Merit Scholarsl ACT 24 or higherl On-time graduation

Over the next five years, Union Public Schools will increase the performance targets while reducing disproportionate achievement gaps. The data will be closely monitored and disaggregated to ensure school improvement for all students.

Performance Targets

Union Public Schools8506 E. 61st Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133-1926918-357-4321

Find under District at www.unionps.orgOnline access to strategic objectives, action steps, performance measures, and progress.

Strategic Model