The Family Resource and Youth Service Centers (FRYSC) in the school district are set to expand from three to five centers for the 2024-2025 academic year. This expansion is made possible by changes in state funding, allowing for a more focused allocation of resources to meet student needs at each school.
All employees of Union County Public Schools (UCPS) will receive a pay raise for the upcoming school year. The Board of Education approved this measure on Tuesday night with the adoption of the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule. This marks the fifth time in six years that UCPS employees have seen a 2% salary increase, totaling a 10% rise over this period.
On August 28, Kentucky's Commissioner of Education, Dr. Robbie Fletcher, visited Union County Public Schools. Dr. Fletcher, who began his role as the chief state school officer and CEO of the Kentucky Department of Education on July 1, is making efforts to personally connect with school systems across the state.
Henderson Community College (HCC) has announced Margie McGraw as the recipient of its 2024 Pathfinder of the Year Award. McGraw, who serves as a Computer Programming Teacher and Perkins/Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Union County High School, was recognized for her outstanding contributions to guiding students in their educational and career pursuits.
Union County Public Schools has announced that five of its schools have been recognized as America's Healthiest Schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The honored institutions include Morganfield Elementary, Sturgis Elementary, Uniontown Elementary, Union County Middle School, and Union County High School. These schools are among 879 nationwide to receive this recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Shane Bosaw, the Director of Food Services at Union County Public Schools, took part in a training session for new food service directors in Frankfort this week. The Kentucky Department of Education invited him to join the event, seeking experienced directors who successfully manage their programs to share insights with newcomers to the director role.
Morganfield Elementary School and Union County High School will offer free summer meals to children aged 18 and under. The program at Morganfield Elementary runs from June 3rd to June 30th, while Union County High School's program operates from June 3rd to June 14th.
Dolly Parton visited Kentucky this week to mark the expansion of her Imagination Library into every county in the state. During her visit, she met with representatives from local Imagination Library programs to emphasize the importance of growing the initiative. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library offers a free book each month to children from birth to age five, aiming to foster a love for reading and enhance early literacy skills among preschoolers.
At a recent Union County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Patricia Sheffer received "Exemplary" ratings in her final evaluation. This marked the end of her tenure as she is set to retire at the end of the month. The Board evaluated Mrs. Sheffer on seven standards: Strategic Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Cultural Leadership, Human Resource Leadership, Managerial Leadership, Collaborative Leadership, and Influential Leadership.
Dr. Terra Hancock has been appointed as the new superintendent of Union County Public Schools, following a decision by the Union County Board of Education during a special meeting on Wednesday evening. The board approved a four-year contract for Dr. Hancock, which will commence on July 1, 2024.
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