Education Service Center Address
8506 E. 61st Street-
Tulsa, OK 74133-1926
Union Enrollment Center
6011 S. 89 E. Ave
Tulsa, OK
History
Union’s proud tradition began with its formation in 1919 when four rural communities – Alsuma, Boles, Mayo and McCollough – consolidated.
There were only four students in its first graduating class. Union’s original borders were much broader, extending as far northwest as 21st Street and South Yale. Those portions, however, were annexed by the Tulsa Public School District in the 1950s, making Union’s current northwest border 31st and Mingo Road.
During the next 20 years, enrollment gradually increased and new programs were added. Then, Tulsa’s development rapidly spread toward the southeast, leading to new office and home construction and a burst of growth for Union. In 1968, there were 800 students in the entire district. In 1995, that number grew to 11,500 and to more than 14,000 in 2010.
Mission
Our mission is to graduate 100 percent of our students,
college and/or career ready.
Core Values
The following core values serve to guide our strategic
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.
Inclusiveness – Cultivate an organizational culture of accepting children, families, and employees for who they are rather than categorizing them by income, ethnicity, or ability.
Empowerment – Help people reach their full potential.
Accountability – Accept responsibility for achieving results.
Thoughtful Planning – Use data and district values in planning and decisionmaking.
Strategic Goals
These strategic goals in the following focus areas provide guidance for leadership, policy decisions, and development of initiatives, programs, and strategies to achieve our mission.
Learning
-Ensure that all students – through greater personalization -- have access to a high-quality instructional and educational environment that prepares them for college or a career.
- Enhance the communication, advocacy, and engagement with our students and families.
- Close achievement gaps for all learners.
Teaching
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Promote ongoing professional learning for teachers and leaders.
- Successfully implement the TLE Evaluation System and Oklahoma Academic Standards.
- Use multiple measures for student success.
Partnerships
- Expand partnerships to enhance learning opportunities for student success and for greater human and organizational capital.
- Promote greater awareness and engagement among school stakeholders to enhance support and funding for public education.
- Establish business and alumni partnerships in order to garner and sustain continued support for Union Public Schools.
Human Capital
- Recruit, develop, retain, and support caring, motivated, innovative professional faculty and staff.
Business/Operations
- Ensure the operating and capital budgets reflect our priorities as well as areas of focus and need.
- Promote operational safety and high-quality infrastructure to ensure effective and efficient learning and working environments.
- Maintain a technology system that promotes teaching/learning and efficiency within the operational functions of the organization.
Culture
- Foster an atmosphere of respect and effective communication.
- Promote a commitment to equity and excellence.
- Maintain a caring, professional, and ethical organization.
- Maintain a safe and secure teaching and learning environment.
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