Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lauren Maness-Effler’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Union County Public School District LEA Plan 2026-2031
The Union County Schools LEA Plan outlines key goals and strategies for academic improvement and college/career readiness for the fiscal year 2027 through 2031. It focuses on achieving specific proficiency targets in ELA across all grades (K-10) and Math (K-11), significantly increasing ACT composite scores, and improving graduation rates, ready graduate percentages, and postsecondary enrollment rates for all students and identified subgroups. The plan employs strategies such as instructional empowerment for leaders, purposeful and deeper learning initiatives, comprehensive ACT preparation, specialized support for students with disabilities, expansion of dual credit and industry certification opportunities, work-based learning, and enhanced career awareness programs starting in middle school.
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Union County Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing various policies in response to new budget legislation requiring updates for the upcoming school year. Discussion topics included policy revisions for field trips in summer programs, school nutrition services meal selection, religious instruction attendance, student wellness regarding crisis lifeline information, parental involvement updates on diabetes disclosure, and the establishment of a community media advisory committee for instructional material challenges. The committee voted to fast-track these policies for final consideration by the full board.
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Union County Board of Education Meeting
The board meeting featured public comments concerning the elimination of crossing guards, school assignment boundary concerns, and frustrations over funding and budget allocations. The superintendent delivered a report on the opening of the school year and formally recognized a retiring administrative assistant for their years of service. Additionally, the board reviewed several policy updates, specifically focusing on modifications to school nutrition services and the implementation of excused absences for religious instruction.
Jul 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Union County Board Of Education Board Meeting
The meeting featured public comments concerning school funding advocacy and transparency. The Board addressed a proposed edit to the school trip policy, which was previously discussed in the policy committee. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding an interlocal agreement with the county, which includes set-aside funds for teacher and teacher assistant compensation. The Board Chair emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Board of Education and the Board of County Commissioners while asserting the independent authority of the school board as established by state statute.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
