Notable Milestones

Community Support • Stacey Roemerman was re-elected to a five-year term representing Zone 4 on the Board of Education.

The Union Schools Education Foundation awarded 40 educational grants in fall 2018 totaling $31,140.33, and granted an additional 25 projects valued at $24,671.21 in spring 2019. The Foundation awarded a total of $55,811.54 during the 2018-2019 school year. The projects to be funded ranged from $25 to $5,000.

In addition to educational grants, the Foundation also supported several programs including Special Olympics, Union Pre-K Camp, High School Leadership, Teacher and Support Person of the Year, Graduation Celebration and several other projects totaling over $14,000.

The Foundation welcomed nearly 600 guests and raised $218,104 during “A Night of Focus,” its annual dinner and auction held at River Spirit Resort. The online auction increased the grand total to $229,904, breaking an all-time record for the organization.

TTCU Federal Credit Union presented Union Public Schools with a check for $6,500 in August 2018 in conjunction with the School Pride program. The district receives funds based on usage of the Union School Pride Visa Check card.

The Rotary Club of Southeast Tulsa gave a generous donation to Roy Clark Elementary to buy books and provided volunteers to read and mentor students.

Team Union Special Olympics received a $1,500 donation from Walmart at 68th & Memorial.

Board Member Heather McAdams was one of five school board members selected by the Oklahoma State School Board Association for the 2019 All-State School Board for outstanding service on behalf of their local school boards and to the state.

Business/Technology Highlights • New wireless access points to enhance wireless availability at the district.

Upgraded district internet from 4 GB to 30 GB.

Replaced the intercom systems at Alternative Education, Union High School, and Union High School Freshman Academy.

Replaced telephones at Andersen Elementary.

In May 2019, Union Public Schools became the first district in the U.S. to issue digital diplomas and transcripts using blockchain technology. This enables graduating seniors to be digital owners of their diplomas and transcripts via a desktop or mobile app.

Union launched the Oklahoma eSport League – the first high school-sponsored league of its kind in Oklahoma – in partnership with nine other school districts across the state. This new league will allow students of member schools in grades 9-12 to compete in five popular video games. According to Todd Borland, Executive Director of Technology for Union, “A number of colleges are offering scholarships to eSports teams, so by becoming the State Champion in a game, students will increase their chances of helping to cover college tuition. This relates directly to Union’s mission of ‘100% Graduation, College & Career-Ready.’”

The Oklahoma Association of School Business Officials honored Associate Director of Budgeting & Treasury Becky Byers as only the second Oklahoman to be recognized as a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations.

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