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Board hears Character Strong counseling update; Bulldog Pantry expands supports
Summary
TCE staff told the board that Character Strong scored highly in teacher feedback and that the district will emphasize tier II interventions and expand the Bulldog Pantry program to support families in need.
TCE Counselor Taylor Pitt and TCE ELC Teacher Katie Ouellette presented the Character Strong counseling program and reported strong teacher support for the curriculum, noting teachers "rated the program 9/10 in overall satisfaction and 8.7/10 in effectiveness." The district plans to emphasize tier II targeted interventions in 2025–26 and continue clubs for grades 3–5 to foster student connections.
Pitt and Middle School Counselor Gretchen Pederson also reported ongoing expansion of the Bulldog Pantry to help students and families access community resources when in need. The board received the presentation as information; no formal action was associated with this presentation.
