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New River Cooperative
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Transportation
Transportation Clear Search Input Close Search Results Transportation Contact Us Union County School District, Florida 255 SE 8th Ave Lake Butler, FL 32054 352-448-0180 Fax: 386-496-4394 Tony Raish - Coordinator raisht @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.0180 Bus Routes Link Rules for Bus Ridership Link The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:
Technology Department
Technology Department Get Help! Submit a help ticket Contact Us Kevin Craft, IT Coordinator craftk @union.k12. fl. us Kyle Halfacre, IT Coordinator halfacrek @union.k12. fl.us Wesley Smith, Technician smithwe @union.k12. fl.us Cailyn Stalnaker, MIS Director mis @union.k12. fl.us The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC
Covid
Covid Covid Parent Letter Updates Covid Quarantine Guidance The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:
School Equity
School Equity Equity Coordinator Equity Coordinator Title IX CoordinatorChris Mecusker Director of Personnel and Secondary Education 55 SW 6th Street Lake Butler, Florida 32054 Equity Reports Equity Reports Notice of Non -Discrimination Notice of Non-Discrimination The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:
Federal Projects
Federal Projects Clear Search Input Close Search Results Federal Projects Title IA Title IA Title IIA Title IIA Grant Title IX Title IX The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:
Evaluation Plans
Evaluation Plans Clear Search Input Close Search Results Evaluation Plans Download File Evaluations Instructional Personnel Evaluation System School Administrator Evaluation System The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:
2024 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent* Survey
The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051
Bullying
Bullying Clear Search Input Close Search Results Bullying LinksBullying Programs Cyberbullying Bullying by BrainPop Bullying Prevention FDOE Technical Assistance Paper McGruff the Crime Dog Stop Bullying Stopbullying.gov Board Policy on Bullying Board Policy Forms ANONYMOUS BULLYING REPORTING FORM The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:
District Office Staff Directory
District Office Staff Directory Clear Search Input Close Search Results District Office Staff Directory Superintendent of Schools Mike Ripplinger - Superintendent [email protected]. us Department Link Kelly Holmes - Executive Secretary [email protected]. us P: 352.448.5054 Personnel & Secondary Education Chris Mecusker - Director mecuskerc @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5145 Department Link Cindy Howell - Personnel Specialist howellc @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5065 Tina Smith - Secretary smitht @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5067 Finance Deborah Parrish - Director cfo @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5068 Department Link Cindy Maddox - Secretary maddoxc @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5087 Brooke Bonds - Accounts Payable Specialist invoices @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5079 Kara Wainwright - Financial Assistant stalnakerc @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5086 April Pilcher - Payroll Specialist payroll @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5091 Pat Cunningham - Financial Reporting cunninghamp @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5078 Food Service Betsy Whitehead - Coordinator whiteheadb @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5102 Department Link Phillip Fretwell - Secretary fretwellp @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5105 ESE & Student Services Christie Whitehead - Director whiteheadchr @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5144 Department Link Kasey Kelley - Secretary kelleyk @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5139 Curriculum & Accountability Stacey Rimes - Director rimess @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5052 Department Link Marie Pittman - Secretary pittmanm @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.5106 Transportation Tony Raish - Coordinator raisht @union.k12.fl.us P. 386.496.2182 Monique Vanleeuwen - Secretary vanleeuwenm @union.k12.fl.us P. 386.496.2182 The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:
Handbooks
Handbooks Clear Search Input Close Search Results Handbooks Handbooks Uniform Assessment Calendar Union County School Leader Evaluation System Union County Instructional Evaluation System Volunteer Handbook The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:
Union County Virtual Instruction Program
Form Center District Forms Alternative School Transition Form Authorization of Salary Supplement Bus Requisition Form Documentation of Conferences Employment Recommendation Expense Reimbursement/Travel Individual Professional Development Plan NEFEC Reimbursement Form Progress Monitoring Plan Request for Transfer Requisition Form School Board Recognition Form Van Rental Request Volunteer Application Form High School Forms Event Form Off Campus Form Medical Authorization Form Fundraiser Request Form Middle School Forms Off Campus Form Elementary School Forms Volunteer Application Bus List for Field Trip Off Campus Form Parent Conference Form Request for School Lunches Tiger Up Morning Mile Permission Form The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051
Student Registration
Student Registration Registration Forms: This link contains two forms. You can type data into these forms but more than likely you won't be able to save them. You will need to print a copy before you close the file. If you have more than one child to register, consider completing for one child, printing and then changing the different information for the other child such as name, DOB, SSN, etc. If needed you can download a free version of Adobe Reader here Forms Link The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC
Parents
Parents Clear Search Input Close Search Results Parents Links & Resources FortifyFl Off Campus Activity Form Immunization Chart Family Empowerment Scholarship District/State Assessment Calendar K12 Comprehensive Reading Plan Jessica Lunsford Act Student Progression Drop Out Prevention Department of Food Service NCLB Complaint Process Florida Sex Offender Registry Florida Kid Care Open Enrollment SESIR Discipline Data Volunteer Application Form Instructional Objection Materials Parental Rights Parents Right to Know Bullying Stop Social Media Bullying Anonymous Bullying Reporting Form Board Policy on Bullying - Policy 5.101 Library Materials School Board Policy Request for Reconsideration Form LBES Book List LBMS Book List UCHS Book List McKay Scholarship Florida School Choice McKay Scholarship Letter Florida Kid Care FL Kidcare Additional Links Facts.org Positive Behavior Support PBS Parent Resource Links Florida Prepaid College Program Parent Involvement Plan Florida Department of Education Jessica Lunsford Act Florida Kid Care Renaissance Learning Home Connect FEMA DisasterAssistance-English FEMA DisasterAssistance-Spanish Open Enrollment Plan Family and School Partnership Colleges & Universities Florida's Community Colleges Florida's Public Colleges and Universities Florida DOE Bright Futures Scholarship Program U.S. DOE Direct Loan Program (Stafford & PLUS) Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Best-Trade-Schools Trade School Link The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:
The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District
The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051
New River Cooperative
Mary C. Brown Public Library | New River Public Library Cooperative Skip to main content Mary C. Brown Public Library Imagine. Discover. Connect. My Account | Change My PIN | Get a Library Card Libby Borrow eBooks and audiobooks. Bestsellers, new releases, and classics on any device. Browse Collection Gale Databases Periodicals, newspapers, and reference sources for students and researchers. Explore Events Story times, book clubs, workshops, and programs at your local branch. View Calendar Community Links Local organizations, partners, and resources across Baker, Bradford, and Union Counties. Learn More
Bradford County Public Library
Bradford County Public Library | New River Public Library Cooperative Skip to main content Bradford County Public Library Imagine. Discover. Connect. My Account | Change My PIN | Get a Library Card Libby Borrow eBooks and audiobooks. Bestsellers, new releases, and classics on any device. Browse Collection Gale Databases Periodicals, newspapers, and reference sources for students and researchers. Explore Events Story times, book clubs, workshops, and programs at your local branch. View Calendar Community Links Local organizations, partners, and resources across Baker, Bradford, and Union Counties. Learn More
Services
Mary C. Brown Public Library | New River Public Library Cooperative Skip to main content Mary C. Brown Public Library Imagine. Discover. Connect. My Account | Change My PIN | Get a Library Card Libby Borrow eBooks and audiobooks. Bestsellers, new releases, and classics on any device. Browse Collection Gale Databases Periodicals, newspapers, and reference sources for students and researchers. Explore Events Story times, book clubs, workshops, and programs at your local branch. View Calendar Community Links Local organizations, partners, and resources across Baker, Bradford, and Union Counties. Learn More
Emily Taber Public Library
Emily Taber Public Library | New River Public Library Cooperative Skip to main content Emily Taber Public Library Imagine. Discover. Connect. My Account | Change My PIN | Get a Library Card Libby Borrow eBooks and audiobooks. Bestsellers, new releases, and classics on any device. Browse Collection Gale Databases Periodicals, newspapers, and reference sources for students and researchers. Explore Events Story times, book clubs, workshops, and programs at your local branch. View Calendar Community Links Local organizations, partners, and resources across Baker, Bradford, and Union Counties. Learn More
Mary C. Brown Public Library Services and Resources
Mary C. Brown Public Library | New River Public Library Cooperative Skip to main content Mary C. Brown Public Library Imagine. Discover. Connect. My Account | Change My PIN | Get a Library Card Libby Borrow eBooks and audiobooks. Bestsellers, new releases, and classics on any device. Browse Collection Gale Databases Periodicals, newspapers, and reference sources for students and researchers. Explore Events Story times, book clubs, workshops, and programs at your local branch. View Calendar Community Links Local organizations, partners, and resources across Baker, Bradford, and Union Counties. Learn More
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Bradford County Public Library
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Mary C. Brown Public Library | New River Public Library Cooperative Skip to main content Mary C. Brown Public Library Imagine. Discover. Connect. My Account | Change My PIN | Get a Library Card Libby Borrow eBooks and audiobooks. Bestsellers, new releases, and classics on any device. Browse Collection Gale Databases Periodicals, newspapers, and reference sources for students and researchers. Explore Events Story times, book clubs, workshops, and programs at your local branch. View Calendar Community Links Local organizations, partners, and resources across Baker, Bradford, and Union Counties. Learn More
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