Union School District R-XI

This Education Technology Plan outlines the Union R-XI School District's strategic approach to integrate technology into all aspects of its operations, with a focus on student achievement. The plan prioritizes enhancing educational programs through technology integration, providing continuous professional development in technology for staff, maintaining and upgrading technology resources and infrastructure, fostering improved communication and involvement with parents and the community using technology tools, and ensuring efficient governance through technology-supported program and resource management. The overarching vision is to empower students to become independent, lifelong learners while supporting the district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

This document outlines the Union R-XI School District's Comprehensive Guidance Plan, a developmental and sequential program for all students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The plan focuses on providing an excellent education by setting high standards, promoting community support, and utilizing technology. It addresses three core areas: personal and social development, academic achievement, and career exploration. Key objectives include improving academic results, enhancing district and community communication, increasing student attendance, and effectively integrating technology.

This document outlines the District Career Ladder Plan (DCLP) for the 2025-2026 school year, emphasizing academic excellence and positive contributions. The plan aims to enhance student educational experiences by recognizing and rewarding effective educators through a structured career ladder program. It details a single stage (Stage I) with specific qualifications, responsibilities, and supplemental pay. Key areas of focus include alignment with the District School Improvement Plan, Curriculum Development Plan, Professional Development Plan, and the Missouri School Improvement Program. The plan also describes teacher, administrator, and patron involvement, assessment provisions, and an appeal process, along with various categories for teacher participation, such as externships, coaching, mentoring, and professional development.

The committee meeting agenda included reviews of support staff leaves, professional and support staff compensation, and several policies under the MSBA 2025D packet. Key topics for discussion involved policies regarding artificial intelligence use, reduction in professional staff work force, special education, school admissions and enrollment eligibility, student dress code, weapons in school, student discipline, discipline reporting, behavioral threat assessment, suicide awareness and prevention, child abuse reporting, and records requests.

The Union R-XI School District's strategic plan is centered on achieving academic excellence and making positive community contributions. Its mission is to prepare individual learners for life success in a safe and caring environment, guided by values of Whole Child, Integrity, Leading & Serving, Dedication, Community, Accountability, Teamwork, and Success. Key strategic focus areas include Academics (Student Success), Business (Financial and Service Support), and Community (Students, Staff, Parents, & Members). The plan details a four-phase, long-range curriculum development process involving resource selection, document creation, assessment validation, and implementation to ensure alignment with Missouri Learning Standards and continuous improvement.