Union Springs Central School District

What Union Springs Central School District does

Union Springs Central School District is a public K-12 school district organized under New York State Education Law, serving students residing within its boundaries in Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York. The district operates three schools on a single campus at 239 Cayuga Street: Andrew J. Smith Elementary School (K-5), Union Springs Middle School (grades 6-8), and Union Springs High School (grades 9-12), with an additional continuing education center. Programs span core academics, college-preparatory coursework, dual enrollment with Cayuga Community College, FFA/agricultural education, performing arts, and a comprehensive athletics program spanning fall, winter, and spring seasons.

The district operates on a government-funded revenue model: primary funding derives from local property taxes, New York State education aid (including foundation aid and expense-driven aids), and federal programs (Title I), with an annual budget subject to voter approval each May. Ancillary, non-tax revenue includes a community Fitness Center membership program ($50 individual / $75 family annual), digital ticketing via GoFan for sectional athletic events (approximately $7.30 per game), and modest fees for theatrical performances. The 2026-27 budget was approved with 80.3% voter support, alongside separate propositions for buses (86.0%) and vehicle replacement (82.3%). Customer segments are exclusively district residents and families, making the customer base geographically captive rather than commercially selected.

The district's technology stack is built entirely on third-party EdTech platforms: SchoolTool for student information and parent portals, ClassLink for single sign-on, ParentSquare for family communications and emergency notifications, Frontline/Aesop for absence management, BoardDocs for governance transparency, Hudl for athletic video streaming, GoFan for digital ticketing, and Google Workspace plus Microsoft 365 for productivity. The district is compliant with WCAG 2.0-2.1 A/AA and Section 504 / Title II of the Rehabilitation Act for accessibility, and operates under an Ed Law 2-d data privacy framework. Day-to-day operations are managed by Superintendent Dr. Jarett Powers, building principals, and an elected nine-member Board of Education with three-year overlapping terms; the district employs 51-100 staff and is governed through public referenda, with no venture or equity ownership.

Name

Union Springs Central School District

Legal name

Union Springs Central School District

Website

https://unionspringscsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Union Springs Central School District is a public K-12 district in Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York, operating three schools (elementary, middle, high) and serving district-resident students with academic, athletic, FFA, performing arts, and dual enrollment programs funded by local taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary secondary school
• Dual enrollment college credit
• FFA agriculture education
• Interscholastic athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Union Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: Union Springs Central School District is a public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state aid (including foundation aid and expense-driven aids), and federal funding (including Title I programs). The district operates on an annual budget approved by voters during the May budget vote and BOE election. The 2026-27 budget (Proposition #1) passed on May 19, 2026 with 80.3% voter approval (278-68). Additional propositions included a bus purchase (86.0%) and vehicle replacement (82.3%).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Union Springs Central School District provides tuition-free public K-12 education to district residents across three schools: Union Springs High School (grades 9-12), Union Springs Middle School (grades 6-8), and Andrew J. Smith Elementary School (grades K-5). The district delivers comprehensive academic programs, dual-enrollment college credit through Cayuga Community College, interscholastic athletics, FFA and agricultural education, performing arts, special education, counseling, food services, transportation, and library services to children and families residing within district boundaries in Cayuga County, New York.

Product overview

Union Springs Central School District operates as a public school district with three schools: Union Springs High School (grades 9-12), Union Springs Middle School (grades 6-8), and Andrew J. Smith Elementary School (grades K-5). The district provides comprehensive educational programs including college preparatory academics with dual enrollment opportunities through Cayuga Community College, athletics across multiple seasons, FFA/Agriculture education, performing arts (theatre productions, music programs), Special Education services, Technology Department support, Food Services, Transportation, Library Services, and Counseling/College Planning. The district utilizes multiple third-party platforms for operations including SchoolTool (student information), ClassLink (single sign-on), ParentSquare (communication), BoardDocs (board governance), Hudl (athletic video), and GoFan (ticketing). The district also operates a community Fitness Center with membership programs.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Springs High School Public high school education for grades 9-12 delivering comprehensive college-preparatory academics including dual-enrollment college credit, Advanced Placement, FFA/Agriculture, performing arts, athletics, NHS, and career exploration for resident students.
• Union Springs Middle School Public middle school education for grades 6-8 emphasizing Project-Based Learning, exploratory coursework, National Junior Honor Society, performing arts, athletics, counseling, and transition support to high school for resident students.
• Andrew J. Smith Elementary School Public elementary education for grades K-5 covering academic core subjects, special-area classes (library, music), counseling, academic resources, PTO events, field trips, and assemblies for resident students.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletics across varsity, JV, and modified levels, covering multiple sports seasons (fall, winter, spring), with associated Athletic Hall of Fame, fitness center membership program, and Hudl video streaming coverage.
• District Fitness Center Community-accessible fitness center offering student, coach, and community hours with individual ($50/yr) and family ($75/yr) annual memberships for local residents, adults, and staff.
• College Credit Opportunities (Dual Enrollment) Dual enrollment program through Cayuga Community College (Cayuga Advantage K-12 distance learning and on-campus courses) enabling high school students to earn college credits and, in some cases, an Associate in Arts degree alongside their high school diploma.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four seniors annually earn both high school diploma and Associate in Arts degree simultaneously through dual enrollment with Cayuga Community College
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cayuga-Onondaga BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Union Springs students participate in BOCES programming including Food Systems Career Day. FFA member Avery Koch presented research conducted with Kirsten Workman of Cornell Pro-Dairy. BOCES Instructional Technology Specialist Karen Schaub leads STEM/PBL sessions including Makey Makey kit instruction for sixth graders. The district participates in BOCES PBL cohort for teachers including Janet Murphy's Mesopotamia project. Student attendance at BOCES-hosted events and career exploration programs.
• Cornell Pro-Dairy / Growing Hope CayugacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Union Springs FFA members Avery Koch and Troy Gardner partnered with Kirsten Workman of Cornell Pro-Dairy on biochar fertilizer research project with Growing Hope Cayuga. Successful harvest generated funds; FFA chapter presented $5,000 check to Growing Hope Global from crop proceeds, supporting global agricultural initiatives. Growing Hope Cayuga hosted Food Systems Career Day where FFA students presented findings.
• Cayuga Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Dual enrollment partnership through Cayuga Advantage K-12 distance learning program and on-campus courses. Four USHS seniors earned both high school diplomas and Associate in Arts degrees simultaneously through this partnership. Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant praised the students and partnership, noting Professor Sarah Yaw's leadership. Partnership spans Cayuga and Oswego counties plus select districts in Onondaga, Seneca, and Wayne counties.
• New York State Seal of BiliteracyminorOthers · 1 May 2025Eight USHS students earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), a state-level recognition of proficiency in two or more languages. This is a New York State education program recognizing students who demonstrate high proficiency in English and at least one other world language.
• Community Organizations and Local ResourcesminorOthers · 1 January 2025District maintains community resources page linking to: Cayuga County Mental Health, Union Springs Soccer Club (youth soccer), Girl Scouts, Auburn Ice Hawks (youth hockey), South Cayuga Little League, Camp Gregory, Camp Casowaco, Healing Heart Equestrian Center, Scipio Baptist Youth Group, Frontenac Park, John Harris Park, Frontenac Historical Society and Museum, Camp Y-Owasco, Long Point Camp, Horizon Program at Clarkson University, Springport Free Library, local fire departments, Cayuga County, Lions Club, and Village of Union Springs.
• SchoolToolcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025District uses SchoolTool as its student information system (SIS) for grades, attendance, schedules, and parent/student portals. SchoolTool is hosted at cnyric10.schooltool.com/uscs. Authentication via SchoolTool hosted login.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025District uses ClassLink as single sign-on (SSO) platform for students and staff to access digital learning tools and resources. Accessed via launchpad.classlink.com/unionsprings.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025District uses ParentSquare as its primary family communication and engagement platform. Used for announcements, newsletters, emergency notifications, lunch menus, event updates, and photo sharing. Parents access via parentsquare.com/schools/18407.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiTWWdXq2IWPvqiYk3ndL3g/videos?view=2&live_view=501
• Instagraminstagram.com/unionspringscsd
• Xx.com/unionspringscsd

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Profiles3 records

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