Union Public Schools board meeting, Jul 13, 2026

29 min · 0 public speakers

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Union school board hears strategic plan update, votes on HVAC contracts 1:53

A presenter gave an update on district progress and implementation of the district strategic plan, covering support services, graduation, attendance, test scores and advanced coursework. 1:53
The board considered the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school calendar, a $110,000 agreement with Tulsa Technology Center and a new evaporator coil for the Freshman Academy. 17:44
On the Tulsa Technology Center agreement, one member abstained, citing a connection with Tulsa Tech. 20:15

Item by item (9)

Opening and consent agenda 0:00
- The meeting opened with the flag salute, and the record showed all board members present. 0:00
Strategic plan progress update 1:47
- The presenter said child nutrition dietitians taught 423 nutrition education classes from 2023 to 2025 and that the district transported about 9,500 students each day on 66 routes. 3:23
- The presenter said the graduation rate has gained since 2021 but is still climbing back toward the pre-pandemic level of 93%, and college enrollment rose slightly to 54% for the 2025 cohort. 7:28
- The presenter said the district received a $6 million federal grant called Project Inspire to provide mental health support. 15:05
School calendar 17:44
- A staff member said the calendar has no changes from last year and is based on 1,086 hours of instruction to allow flexibility for snow days. 18:05
Tulsa Technology Center training services 18:36
- A staff member said the agreement would let Tulsa Tech provide an instructor for the electrical construction and HVAC programs at the high school, which serve approximately 45 students. 18:58
- The staff member said the annual cost is $110,000, with half covered through a 3-year commitment through the Union Schools Education Foundation and the rest from the general fund. 19:30
- Asked whether the class would continue at the Innovation Lab, the staff member said it would. 20:01
Nearpod student engagement software 20:25
- The board considered a purchase of Nearpod software from Renaissance Learning Inc. in the amount of $103,527.60 from bond funds. 20:25
- A speaker said the software uses STAR scores to help teachers align lessons and is used at the secondary level. 20:51
Adjunct teacher appointments 21:33
- The board considered appointing certified adjunct teachers for the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school year in chemistry and physical science, math and art. 21:33
- A staff member said these are certified teachers asked to teach just outside their certification, with 4 renewals and one new appointment. 21:50
Freshman Academy evaporator coil 24:49
- The board considered purchase and installation of a new evaporator coil for the Freshman Academy for $209,030 from bond funds. 24:49
- A speaker said the condensing coil was purchased last month for about $90,000, that the total covers both units, and that the old unit runs discontinued R-22 refrigerant. 25:10
High school HVAC commissioning services 26:23
- The board considered an agreement with Henderson Engineers for commissioning services for the high school HVAC replacement Phase 1 project for $173,420 from bond funds. 26:23
- A speaker said the firm would test every point after the work is complete to make sure it was installed correctly. 26:37
Closing remarks and adjournment 27:31
- No speakers were signed up. ~27:33
- A staff member said ongoing construction projects across the district are on track and on schedule. 27:46

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Video: posted by the district as “Union Schools Board Meeting 7-13-26”