Page 149 - Superintendent Annual Report 2023-24
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Mental Health and Wellness
        Initiatives under the theme of Mental Health and
        Wellness  involve  providing  resources  for  mental
        health support, implementing strategies to reduce
        stress and anxiety, and promoting a positive school
        climate where students feel supported and valued.
        •  Curated  relationship-matching  strategies,  best
          practices,  and  conversation  starters  for  school
          staff.
        •  Awarded DOJ grant to provide support to school
          teams.
        •  Piloted  the  School  Resource  Mapping/Quality
          Assessment Tool (SRMQAT) in five schools.
        •  All principals, behavioral health professionals, and school psychologists have been provided professional learning on
          trauma-informed care.
        •  Created 13 additional school relaxation rooms and 20 more department relaxation stations.


        Committed and Impactful Employees
        The theme of Committed and Impactful Employees
        focuses  on  strategies  that  enhance  staff  well-
        being  and  provide  the  necessary  resources  and
        programs to achieve outstanding performance.
        •  Completed  the  Annual Employee Satisfaction
          and Wellness Survey.
        •  Developed course pilot for school and District-
          based  supervisors  to  foster  employee  success
          and  provide  the  knowledge  and  skills  for  the
          effective and efficient use of resources.
        •  Relaunched  the  District’s  brand,  Your Best
          Choice .
        •  Designed and launched the District’s Catch the
          WAVE of Customer Service Excellence campaign.
        •  Designed an eLearning Catch the WAVE course. Twenty thousand staff members completed the course.

































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