Connie Mack
D51 Benefits Manager
970-254-5176 or extension 11155
D51 Benefits Manager
970-254-5176 or extension 11155
District Wellness Coordinator
970-254-5332 or extension 13126
ayme.zortman@d51schools.org
The District will provide an employee wellness program to improve employee health and promote a healthier work environment in order to increase employee productivity, job satisfaction, job effectiveness and reduce absenteeism.
Employee wellness initiatives support a broad range of employee needs, including physical, emotional, and financial well-being. A comprehensive employee wellness initiative can boost staff productivity, morale, performance, and retention while improving student outcomes and decreasing costs.
The District shall:
Provide opportunities for employees to access targeted initiatives, wellness promotion, education, and resources that promote good nutrition, physical activity and mental health.
Provide and promote participation in health-related programs (i.e. health screenings, lifestyle modification, employee, and other programs) that are linked to a healthy work life balance.
Conduct annual wellness surveys and/or health risk assessments; and
Principals and/or site leader shall:
Promote the wellness policy in its entirety.
Encourage and support participation in wellness activities and/or programs.
The Employee Wellness Champion shall:
Promote the wellness policy in its entirety.
Promote and/or coordinate employee wellness, activities and education within contractual time;
Promote participation in health-related programs (i.e. health screenings, lifestyle modifications, and other programs) that are linked to a healthy work-life balance; and
Provide awareness and encourage utilization of health and wellness resources.
If you or your family members are struggling with mental health concerns, please check out the TRIAD information below for no cost counseling services and other helpful tools. If you need a daily pick me up check out our new Virtual Relaxation Room and sign up for Headspace!
Look for a fun Staff Wellness Activity? Try Bungee One! Bungee One is giving D51 Employees 25% off each session. Get a group of up to 12 people together and click the link below to schedule a session or call 970-664-2762.
Taking care of your physical health is essential for your mental health. Movement and exercise release the feel-good neurotransmitters called endorphins that we all need to cope with anxiety and stress. Check out this article from the Mayo Clinic about Exercise and Stress. Here are some easy ways to get moving!
Each song lasts about 5 minutes and advances to the next song about the 0:15. (5 min 15 sec, 10 min 15 sec, 15 min 15 sec, etc...)
20 seconds of work / 10 seconds of rest
Click the exercise to learn how to do it or modify it!