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Union Hill ISD

Superintendent

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH. ONLY THE LONE FINALIST WILL BE REVEALED.

District Web Site: https://www.uhisd.com/
ESC Region: 7
Timeline:  Approved
Community involvement sessions: Online Ongoing
Application Deadline: May 2
Review of applications:  May 7
First-round interviews: May 14,15, and 16
Follow-up interview preparation: May 16
Second-round interviews: May 21,22, and 23
Vote to name finalist: May 29
Vote to hire June 20

 

Mission Statement

The mission of Union Hill I.S.D. is to provide quality educational opportunities and resources to all students equally and to teach skills required to pursue a higher education or to enter into the diverse, ever-changing society.  A comprehensive curriculum will be taught with strong emphasis on good citizenship, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Strong emphasis will be placed on high expectations, mutual respect, and life-long learning for all students, PK through grade 12, to achieve their full potential. Parents, teachers, administrators, school board, and community will work together to reach our goals and to ensure a safe environment conducive to learning.

About Community: Gilmer is located in Upshur County on U.S. Highway 271 and State highways 155 and 154 thirty-five miles northeast of Tyler and twenty-two northwest of Longview. Union HIll ISD serves the northwestern part of Upshur County and a small portion of northeastern Wood County. 

 

2021-2022 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 

Accountability Rating: B
Total Number of Schools: 2
Total Students: 

284

African American: 5.6%
Hispanic: 14.4%
White: 73.9%
Others: 6%
Econ. Disadvantaged: 69%
Total FTE Staff: 62.1
Total FTE Teachers: 52.4

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

  1. An effective communicator with refined interpersonal skills who is visible, willing to listen and learn, and interacts well with the staff and community.
  2. A leader with a successful record of leading and monitoring the curriculum necessary for all students and teachers to excel academically and personally.
  3. Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.
  4. An experienced financial manager who understands Texas school finance, how to maximize the district’s resources and tap alternative sources of funding.
  5. Is a progressive visionary that has had proven success in implementing instructional technology and innovative strategies in today’s classroom.
  6. An effective problem solver who actively solicits input from those involved reviews the facts, makes the tough decisions and supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment.