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STUDENTS
Physical Education
& Physical Activity Environment &
Nutrition
Employee Wellness EMPLOYEES Engagement COORDINATING POLICY, PROCESS, AND PRACTICE Counseling, Social Services Social & Emotional & FAMILIES
Community
Involvement
Services
Family
Psychological
HEALTHY SAFE
CHALLENGED SUPPORTED ENGAGED
Physical
Environment
Employee IMPROVING LEARNING AND HEALTH Health Climate
Wellness Education
Health
Services
COMMUNITY

Mission

The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to educate, engage and empower employees to
adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle to achieve their highest potential and optimal wellness by providing
information, activities and services designed to support positive attitudes and lifestyle choices.

Vision

The School District of Palm Beach County envisions an environment that educates employees on lifelong
healthy living practices and health risk reduction through the integration of health promotion programs and
resources. Employee Wellness is committed to sustaining a positive culture that will result in improving
employee productivity and morale by focusing on enhancing the health, well-being and quality of life for
employees, their family and the community.
Some of the accomplishments in FY22 include the following:
• Highest engagement in wellness programs due to being able to provide virtual options for all District
staff to attend. One hundred fifteen (115) virtual workshops were provided for staff throughout
COVID-19 pandemic, and many of them recorded for later viewing.
• Provided funding for more relaxation rooms utilizing partner funding. We now have 110 known
relaxation rooms throughout the District.
• Increased the number of sit-to-stand desks at District workstations. We now have over 121 known
standing desks throughout the District. Most of the desks were funded by a grant to reduce heart disease
and hypertension in employees. Others were purchased by the employees or by the departments.
• Our first ever Wellness Stategic Plan 2016-2021 concluded the school year, and three out of four of our
goals saw tremendous improvement during the five year period. Our next five-year plan will be create
in FY22 with new goals to achieve.
Celebrating our Success
9 2021 Silver Level American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index
9 2015-2022 - Cancer Gold Standard CEO Award

Wellness Program Support

By implementing our successful wellness programs, the District is taking steps to ensure that resources are
maximized to provide a strong, healthy, happy, and productive organization. By encouraging staff members
to pursue a healthy lifestyle, this, in turn contributes to improved health status, morale, and a greater personal
commitment to a culture of wellness and healthier school environment. In addition to happier employees
who have more energy and are less stressed which contributes to increased productivity, the outcomes prove
to be cost saving resulting in lower healthcare costs.

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