United ISD is aware of the financial burden placed on their employees and the Teacher Depot is an initiative to provide a dedicated place designed to empower our educators with easy access to a plethora of school supplies, materials, and instructional tools where teachers can acquire at no cost. The depot will accept UISD Teacher Bucks earned by the teachers in exchange for classroom supplies. Our mission is to enrich our classrooms by providing teachers with supplies and equipment to aid in the planning and development of their lessons; hence, enhance the student learning.
How it works
TEACHER BUCKS: Teachers may choose to collect enough UISD Teacher Bucks to redeem. Once ready, they may choose their supplies through the Teacher Depot Online Order Form. There will be an email confirmation with date and time of pick up.
WORKROOM: Space is limited so only 5 teachers are allowed for each time slot. Please use the link to reserve a spot to work at the Teacher Depot. Everyone must check in at the Teacher Depot desk and show a current UISD badge. For safety reasons no children are allowed in the Teacher Depot. Only school and district projects may be done.
Teacher Bucks are a non-monetary reward system used within a school district to incentivize and recognize staff achievements. Here's how the system works:
Earning Teacher Bucks
Distributed by district staff
Available at staff development trainings
Redemption Process
Accumulate Teacher Bucks over time
Place an order when sufficient bucks are collected
Receive email confirmation with pickup details
Present Teacher Bucks during item pickup
What is available?
The Teacher Depot is a comprehensive resource center designed to empower educators in creating custom instructional materials. This workspace offers teachers a dedicated area with specialized equipment to develop engaging classroom resources.
Workspace Equipment
Two computer workstations
Xerox Machine
Printer
Laminating equipment
Poster maker
Die cut machine
Binding equipment for booklets
Arts and crafts supplies
Production Capabilities
Teachers can utilize this center to create:
Educational games
Worksheets
Art projects
Visual curriculum aids
Important Note
There are specific limitations on the use of laminating equipment and poster maker.
Laminating: 2 yards per teacher per visit
Poster Machine: 1 poster per teacher per visit
Hours of Operation
Drive thru services will be available once a month from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
The Teacher Depot Workroom is also open by appointment once a month from 9:00am-12:00pm (See reservation form for dates) Please fill out form to secure your time and wait for confirmation email.
UMS 6th Grade Campus Room 6
1001 E. Del Mar Blvd.
Laredo, TX 78045
CONTACT INFORMATION
Celia Taboada at 956-473-5251
Esmeralda Cortinas at 956-473-8300
Teacher Depot Phone: 956-473-1729
Email: teacherdepot@uisd.net
Frequently asked questions
The store is located at UMS 6th Grade Campus Room 6
1001 E. Del Mar Blvd.
Drive thru services will be available on the last Thursday of the month from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
The Teacher Depot Workroom is also open by appointment once a month from 9:00am-12:00pm
These Teacher Bucks will be given to district staff to give out. They will also be available at district staff development trainings. Emails will be sent with available currency.