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Dr. Burden to retire June 30, 2013

August 17, 2012

After 19 years of heading Union Public Schools, Superintendent Cathy Burden announced to teachers and staff Thursday that she will retire after this school year.

"This has been the highlight of my career. I am Union through and through," she told the Tulsa World. "No doubt I love this job. It's been a joy." Burden said she wants to spend more time with her grandchildren after 41 years in education.

She announced her retirement during the yearly kickoff program for teachers and staff Thursday. More than 1,700 employees packed the Union Performing Arts Center.
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Union fetes Collegiate Academy

August 17, 2012
The new Union Collegiate Academy resembles a college campus rather than a high school - with tiered lecture halls instead of just typical classrooms and study areas spread throughout the building. On Monday, 3,200 Union 10th- to 12th-graders will be the first to attend classes there, finding both new learning opportunities and different kinds of spaces as they begin school.

The Union Collegiate Academy will open its doors to 3,200 10th- to 12th-grade students Monday. JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World
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Meet the Teacher 3 to 5 p.m. today, Aug. 17

August 17, 2012
The annual Meet the Teacher conferences for elementary students and parents will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, August 17. During this time, parents have the opportunity to visit their children's elementary school and meet their teachers, sign up for PTA, buy a school shirt and learn about what is in store for the coming year.... more
Dr. Cathy Burden announces intention to retire

August 16, 2012

After nearly two decades as the district’s top administrator, Union Superintendent Dr. Cathy Burden plans to retire next summer. Dr. Burden made the announcement during the employee annual back-to-school kickoff today, Thursday, August 16, at Union High School’s Performing Arts Center.

She explained, “I have been one of the most fortunate people on earth to spend 19 years at Union in a profession that I am passionate about and in a district and job that I love. But at the end of this school year, on June 30, I will retire – a Union Redskin for life!”
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College, career center named after Dr. Burden

August 16, 2012
The Union Board of Education is proud to announce that the brand new Union Collegiate Academy College and Career Center shall be known as the Catherine E. Burden College and Career Center. See comments by Board of Education member Ed Payton inside.
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It is about us – 'The Union Family'

August 16, 2012

First let me say, there will never be another Dr. Cathy Burden.

I am extremely humbled and honored to serve the district in this capacity. I am thankful for this opportunity and want you to know that there is no other place that I would like to be. Rest assured that I recognize the magnitude of this job and will do my best to continue our never-ending pursuit of excellence, or as we call it “The Union Way!” This transition is not about me. It is about us – The Union Family - collectively working to ensure that we preserve our culture while stimulating progress.
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Heather McAdams: The Union Way

August 16, 2012

The “Union Way" is to persevere and put our students first. We are not going to let our students suffer because legislators can’t see the value in what we do. We know we make a difference and no one can take that away. While we fight a constant battle for classroom funding, you are forced to deal with crowded classrooms. While we fight a battle to reduce testing, you have to deal with the stress of now having those testing statistics directly tied to your teaching certificate while still aiming to graduate well-rounded students who haven’t just been taught to a test. And what do you do? YOU excel! You take these challenges and you rise above them and you put the student at the forefront of everything you do because that is why we are here. No one can keep a good team down no matter how many words are slung or how many obstacles are thrown. Union is most definitely a good team to be on! .... see entire speech inside ... more
All offices to close at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 16

August 15, 2012
The Education Service Center and all school offices will be closed at 11:30 a.m. today, Thursday, August 16, for a required district wide employee meeting. Normal hours will resume Friday, August 17. ... more
State Court will rule on voucher issue

August 15, 2012
Edmond Sun: State high court to decide fate of autism scholarship (vouchers) ... The state high court will rule on the constitutionality of a scholarship for children with autism and other neurological disorders. Last month, the Oklahoma Supreme Court agreed to decide the constitutionality of House Bill 3393, the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program Act. ... more
Taekwondo/karate classes begin Sept. 5

August 15, 2012
... information for Taekwondo/karate and rates inside! Classes begin September 5. Deadline to enrollment is Friday, August 31.... more