Rachel Casteel

The strategic plan for Ten Sleep Schools outlines its mission to educate students for life and career readiness, with a vision of 100% graduation and post-graduation planning. Key priorities include providing authentic and innovative learning opportunities, celebrating achievements, fostering relationships based on integrity, and making data-informed decisions. The plan sets specific school improvement goals to increase student proficiency in WYTOPP math and ELA by 5%.

This Communications Plan outlines a comprehensive program for internal and external publics at Ten Sleep School, designed to foster public understanding and awareness of educational opportunities. It aims to establish a positive school climate that promotes cooperation, family and community involvement, and professional learning within a safe and disciplined environment, thereby developing good character and citizenship. The plan details communication beliefs, identifies targeted internal and external publics, and lists various communication channels including electronic, print, media, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement.

The board conducted a work session focusing on book study, reviewed student character traits, received superintendent and academic reports, and handled consent agenda items. Key policy discussions included the first reading of several education profession codes and the second reading of a census policy. The board further addressed a library contract, authorized an employee holiday gift, and entered an executive session to discuss legal matters.

The board meeting included a report on the new school update and the Pioneer Way, as well as a review of various consent items, such as the business manager and principal reports, payment of bills, a mental health grant, isolation pay, a physical therapy contract, and supervision stipends. The board held a first reading for several policies related to the learning environment, nondiscrimination, and harassment. Additionally, the 2025-2026 school calendar was approved, and the board entered into an executive session to approve services with NW Boces.

The Board discussed various educational and administrative matters, including staff presentations from the kindergarten and first grade, the Superintendent's report, and the approval of a contract for speech and language therapy with Trilogy Therapy. Key action items included the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for the Foster Grandparent program, the first reading of several board policies regarding the code of ethics and teacher duties, and the second reading and approval of policies concerning substitute teachers and personnel concealed carry rules. The Board also entered an executive session to conduct a principal evaluation.