OUR WORK
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Cultivate + Steward Trust
We commit to a culture of trying and one of transparency. We hold ourselves accountable to our community. We center voices that have been excluded or marginalized. We intentionally bridge differences of race and class.
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Embrace Discomfort
We speak truth to power to disrupt systems of oppression. We abandon privilege in service to equity and know that we will all be better for it. We claim our power and influence for the collective good of our children and our community.
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Be the Love
Rejecting a zero-sum mindset, we approach challenges + opportunities through the lens of abundance. We root for each other and amplify our community's joy, knowing that what is best for ALL our children is what is best for EACH of our children.
OUR STORY
THIS IS WHAT
COMMUNITY LOOKS LIKE
In 2019 a team of parents and alumni from across the School District of University City recognized that the traditional PTO systems we had in place were perpetuating systemic inequities and harming our children and our community. In partnership with our Superintendent, Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, we committed to change and to engage our community in new ways. In July of 2022, One U City was officially born.
We are a community-led organization of volunteers dedicated to serving all children in our schools. Our actions are rooted in creating an equitable, inclusive, and joyful community. In our first year we have seen levels of engagement and connection across our schools that we previously could have only imagined. Our Enrichment and Volunteer team coordinated a robust and equitable Lego League serving children at every elementary school for the first time. Barbara C. Jordan Elementary hosted a family game night with over 100 families in attendance. We have sustained strong engagement levels at our community meetings reaching families who previously felt disenfranchised by the traditional PTO model and have community leadership that is truly representative of our school communities.
University City School District has roughly 2,600 students in grades PreK-12. There is one early childhood center, four elementary schools, one middle, and one high school. The majority of students who attend University City Schools qualify for free and reduced lunch. 80% of the students identify as Black or African American, 15% as white, and 5% as Hispanic or Latino. The elementary schools are largely racially segregated along the Olive Divide, as is the community of University City.
OUR BUDGET
BUDGET
ITEMS
Community Meeting
Trunk or Treat
World Tour
Volunteer Corp
LEGO League
Prop U Celebrations
Event Support Items
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
$2,000
$1,500
$3,500
$1,000
$500
$750
$250
$5,000
TOTAL: $14,500
COMMUNITY
COLLABORATIVES
Barbara C Jordan Elementary
Brittany Woods Middle
Jackson Park Elementary
Flynn Park Elementary
Pershing Elementary
$3,593
$2,591
$2,962
$2,660
$2,694
Disbursement of funds to Community Collaboratives is based on student enrollment.
TOTAL: $14,500
OUR BOARD
Meet the UCrew. One U City's board of directors is comprised of parents and caregivers, teachers, and residents -- each one dedicated to the work of equity, fueled by love for this community of students.
PRESIDENT
Tricia Sanders & Philip Sher
VICE PRESIDENT
Kat Williams
TREASURER
Jordan Hohm & Rahkia Davis
SECRETARY
Gueron Pichon & Sara Collins
STUDENT ENRICHMENT TEAM
Rebecca Rodriguez-Anderson, Ryan Lanier
& Cate Williamson
FUNDRAISING
Angela McManis
SOCIAL MEDIA
Blythe Rizzuti
TECHNOLOGY
Emily Anstoetter
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is a Community Collaborative? And how is it different than a PTO/PTA?A Community Collaborative (CC) is a community-led organization of volunteers dedicated to serving our children. Everything we do is to create an equitable, inclusive, and joyful community for the children of our district. How each school’s CC chooses to achieve that objective may look very different from one school to another.
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When is the next 1UC event?So glad you asked! All of our events are on the official University City School District calendar. We look forward to seeing you!
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How can I contact my school's CC?Each CC has an email address: Barbara C. Jordan Elementary: 1uc.bcjcc@ucityschools.org Flynn Park Elementary: 1uc.fpcc@ucityschools.org Jackson Park Elementary: 1uc.jpcc@ucityschools.org Pershing Elementary: 1uc.pcc@ucityschools.org Brittany Woods Middle School: 1uc.bwmscc@ucityschools.org You can also contact 1uc@ucityschools.org and we will help you get in contact with others from your school.
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I'm interested in joining the board. What are my next steps?We love to hear it! Contact us at 1uc@ucityschools.org and we'll forward along the application.
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How do funds get distributed to each school's Community Collaborative?Funds are distributed to each school's CC based on enrollment numbers.