Mount Union Area School District

The Mount Union Area School District's Comprehensive Plan aims to prepare all students for success and productivity in a global society by fostering lifelong learners. Key focus areas include ensuring access to a safe and caring educational environment, providing high-quality learning experiences, building strong community partnerships, and equipping students with essential skills. The plan emphasizes a continuous review of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in Math and English Language Arts, alongside developing a framework for K-12 instructional support in academics and behavior.

The document certifies the use of PDE-2028 for public inspection of the 2021-2022 proposed budget, as required by Section 687(a)(1) of the School Code. It includes validations for the final general fund budget, estimated revenues, tax data, and a comparison of tax rate changes. The budget covers various funds, revenues from local, state, and federal sources, expenditures for instruction, support services, and debt service, as well as schedules of cash, investments, and indebtedness.

The Gifted Education Plan for Mount Union Area School District outlines the district's approach to identifying and supporting gifted students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It details procedures for public notice, student screening, eligibility determination, and the provision of gifted programs. The plan emphasizes a continuum of services, including pull-out enrichment, co-teaching, in-class support, acceleration, and participation in district-wide activities, tailored to individual student strengths and needs, with a focus on academic enrichment and post-secondary planning at the secondary levels.

The school plan for Mount Union-Shirley Township School focuses on ensuring all students have access to a safe, caring educational environment and high-quality learning experiences. Key priorities include continuous review of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in ELA and Math to prepare students for the future. The plan aims to improve data analysis processes to target instruction and enhance student performance, with a focus on implementing a system that supports the instructional needs of all students K-12 academically and behaviorally.

The Mount Union-Kistler School Plan for 2022-2023 envisions a community of lifelong learners who are empowered to explore, innovate, and contribute positively to their local communities and the world. It focuses on ensuring all students have access to a safe, caring educational environment, high-quality learning experiences, community partnerships, and educational resources to become productive citizens. Key priorities include professional development with PATTAN on Spring Math and a new process called ECRI, with a measurable goal to get 70% of students in K-2 to proficient or advanced in Math.