United School District Board of Directors
Eric Matava, President
Email: ematava@unitedsd.net
Dan Henning, Vice President
Email: dhenning@unitedsd.net
James Fry, Treasurer
Email: jfry@unitedsd.net
Aaron Conway
Email: aconway@unitedsd.net
James McCloskey
Email: jmccloskey@unitedsd.net
Shaun McGinnis
Email: smcginnis@unitedsd.net
Hunter Overdorff
Email: hoverdorff@unitedsd.net
Mark Somers
Email: msomers@unitedsd.net
Wayne Waugh
Email: wwaugh@unitedsd.net
Board of Directors Goals
Continuously update curriculum, assessment and instructional methodology.
Develop a differentiated curriculum that allows students to meet and exceed the Pennsylvania academic standards and to be prepared for post-secondary experiences and careers.
Support professional development initiatives that align with the goals of the district.
Review the post-secondary achievement of United graduates.
Provide resources that will enhance students' educational experience.
Create policies and procedures to support district-wide wellness efforts.
Provide a "highly qualified" staff that will be able to develop and implement a learning community that is child-centered and based on recognized "best practices."
Implement a professional development plan based on data-driven research.
Encourage and support continual educational growth aligned with best practices and state and federal requirements.
Continue to be fiscally responsible while providing students with a quality educational experience.
Explore grant opportunities that align with the mission and goals of the district.
Develop business partnerships that enhance the Districts' efforts.
Review operations for efficiency while continuing to provide students with a high quality education.
Maintain a facility that provides a safe, healthy and productive learning environment in which students and staff can maximize their efforts.
Identify building maintenance/construction project items.
Maintain a plan for facility improvement.
Continually assess safety practices.
Expand the district public relations/marketing plan to inform the public of education trends and school accomplishments.
Continue to offer community outreach classes
Develop a program for area Realtors.
Enhance district communications (newsletters and website).
Increase positive media presence.
School Board Meetings are now operating as public meetings in the Board Room located at the Junior/Senior High School.
If you wish to publicly participate at the Board Meeting, please submit your name on the sign in sheet in the Board Room at the High School during the Welcome To Visitors/public Comments portion of the meeting. You must provide your name and address to participate in the meeting.
Board Information