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Everett Public SchoolsCreating a Culture of Wellness
"Our mission is to create a culture of wellness by promoting opportunities that enhance the overall health and quality of life for all district staff."
Everett Public Schools
Background
Employee Wellness Program Overview
Everett, WA is located 25 miles north of Seattle. It is home to Boeing.
Everett Public Schools 2,100 Employees 18,000 Students 26 Schools, 2 Admin Buildings, 1
Maintenance
• Everett School Employee Benefit Trust (ESEBT) — Everett School Employee Benefit Trust
(ESEBT) oversees the benefits of ESD employees. — Self Insured prior to 2012. Now fully
funded and part of the WEA State Plan
— Wellness Program is entirely funded through the Trust (completely separate budget from the district).
ESEBT-adopted Employee Wellness Program in 2006 2006 conducted a health risk
assessment with 300 participants
2008 hired a full time wellness program director Conducted an employee interest
survey Developed a 5 year strategic plan
Roadmap for success: SEW Guidebook, HERO, WELCOA, North Carolina: Health Smart Tool Kit
SEW Steps…A recipe for success
1. Obtain administrative support ESEBT Superintendent Principals
2. Identify a leader Wellness Coordinator hired 2008
3. Identify resources
Internal Resources IT Food Services Human Resources Athletics
External Resources Local Gyms YMC Local Park and Rec’s Department Weight Watchers Local Hospitals/Clinics American Heart Association and
American Cancer Society
4. Gather and Analyze Data Employee Interest Survey End of Year Survey Pre and Post Seasonal Campaign Survey Health Risk Assessment Participation Rates Medical and Pharmacy Claims-D2 Hawkeye
5. Organize a committee Wellness Teams at every site Wellness Council of 10
Dr. Gary Cohn, Superintendent
Educational Services Center, Wellness Team
HRA Results
SEW Steps…A recipe for success
6. Develop a Plan 5 Year Strategic Plan
SMART Goals Create a culture of Wellness Increase physical activity Improve nutrition Lose weight Decrease absenteeism Lower incidence of hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension
7. Implement the Plan Create a Culture of Wellness
Increase Health Awareness Newsletters, HR Payroll, District News, Monthly Tips District Webpage: Wellness Site
Increase Physical Activity The Wellness Challenge® Seasonal Campaigns: Walktober, Trails Challenge Gym Discounts Fitness Classes at worksites-YMCA
Improve Nutrition Five-A-Day: The Wellness Challenge® Healthy Cooking Classes 8 Weeks to Wellness 31 Day EAT SMART Nutrition Campaign Encourage healthy snacks at staff meetings Veggie Clubs
Lose Weight Weight Watchers at Work Mind Body Weight Management
Decrease Absenteeism Annual FREE seasonal Flu Vaccine clinics and health fairs
Decrease incidence of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes Health Awareness Campaigns following National Health Observances i.e. Healthy Heart Tick-Tack Toe
EPS Trails Challenge
600 participants walked 40,197 miles and 80 million steps
“I think this challenge was a great idea, it created a lot of camaraderie and a sense of
team spirit at our school”
“The Walktober campaign helped increase friendships
with my colleagues and team members”.
SEW Steps…A recipe for success8. Evaluate and adapt the program
Pre and Post Campaign Surveys Pre and Post Wellness Challenge Surveys Program Surveys End of Year Wellness Program Survey Annual Health Risk Assessment Participation Rates
District Wide By School
AbsenteeismWellness Snapshot
(First Wednesday)
Sick Leave Leave w/o
Pay
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
September 24 17 15 4 2 0
October 74 78 80 2 3 1
November 120 109 71 3 1 3
December 128 118 110 1 3 3
January 98 122 96 1 3 4
February 100 123 86 6 6 3
March 99 110 85 3 4 2
April 78 92 107 2 2 4
May 106 125 101 8 4 2
June 93 100 77 4 4 4
SEW Steps…A recipe for success
9. Sustain the program Broadcast Successes
Leadership Team Presentations School Board Presentations Awards Press Wellness Champions Wellness Team Champions
Cultivate, Promote, Encourage grassroots wellness effort at sites Veggie Clubs Wellness Wednesdays Walking Clubs Staff Wellness Day
Forest View Elementary Wellness Team Members
Shanai ColeWellness Champion
Establish a Supportive Environment to Cultivate a Culture of Wellness
One of the main goals of the EPS Wellness Program is to "create a culture" of Wellness.
Do you feel that after the first year there has been a cultural shift toward wellness?
Yes 31
5 68%
No 15 3%
Maybe 11
3 25%
Other, comments 17 4%
Total46
0100
%
“Many people in my
workplace participated in
worksite classes, creating
a supportive culture for
changing habits”.
Mill Creek Elementary Weight Watchers at Work Group
Has your health improved as a result of having the EPS Wellness Program in place? If so, how? Please list ALL that apply below.
2011-2012
% surveyed
2010-2011
% surveyed
2009-2010
% surveyed
Weight loss 5-25 lbs 49%
45%
Weight loss 25-50 lbs 9% 6%
Weight loss of more than 50 lbs 2.% 1%
Weight Loss 2011-2012 61.
%
Weight Loss 2010-2011 52%
Weight Loss 2009-2010 45%
Lower blood pressure 23%
13%
16%
Lower cholesterol 18%
11%
11%
Healthier eating habits 73%
59%
52%
More physically active 69%
59%
75%
Less stress 40%
26%
43%
Improved sleep 29%
21%
28%
Need less medicine for chronic disease/condition 5% 3%
4.00%
Received a FREE flu shot and did not get the flu this year
48%
38%
32%
Fewer sick days this year 26%
20%
11%
Improved Fasting Blood Sugar (new question) 6%
Silver Lake Elementary, Hoop Dancing Class
Cascade High School, Wellness Team and “BIG CLIMB” team
One of the main goals of the EPS Wellness Program is to "create a culture" of Wellness. Please read the statements below and then rate all that apply. 201
1 201
2
Agree somewh
at
Strongly agree
2010 2011
Agree somewha
t
Strongly agree
2009 2010
Agree somewha
t
Strongly agree
I notice that my colleagues and I are more conscientious about our health since the inception of the wellness program.
49% 48% 17% 16% 17% 15%Wellness Program activities have helped to create a greater sense of camaraderie at my workplace. 50% 40% 19% 11% 17% 13%There is more general conversation and discussion about health and wellness topics.
40% 52% 17% 14% 16% 14%We have become more conscientious about having healthier food options for staff meetings and gatherings.
39% 46% 15% 14% 16% 12%Having a district wellness program in place makes me feel that my health and well being are an important priority for district administrators and leadership.
25% 70% 10% 23% 11% 22%Seeing district administrators and the leadership team involved in wellness activities inspires and motivates me to participate too. 43% 38% 15% 11% 14% 10%
Sustain the Program…Highlight Successes
Kelly ShepherdSequoia HS Principal
Enrolled in the Wellness ChallengeJanuary1st 2011…as a result
• Logs her healthy behaviors regularly• Goes to the gym every morning at 4:30
am• Weight Loss (over 65 pounds to date)• Started a “Veggie Club” at her school• Training for her first ½ marathon, ran
her first 5K last spring• Says she’s a better principal because
she FEELS better!
Wellness Team Champions
• Turkey Trot• Women with Weights• Weight Watchers at Work• Healthy Pot Luck Building Social
Wellness Champions
Longfellow Wellness TeamVeggie Snack Club Founders
Sustain the Program…..Inspire
Darcie CooperCascade High School
Journey began with….
• Eight Weeks to Wellness in January 2009
• To date, she has lost over 125 lb weight loss
• Lower cholesterol, blood pressure and fasting blood sugar.
• Completed the STP Bike Race this summer and the Danskin Triathlon.
• Currently training for her first ½ marathon.
• Awarded a Lifestyle Change Award by the American Heart Association
"I can definitely say the Wellness Program not only changed my life but
has truly saved it! I know it is all the work I have put in, but having the path to follow and the people who have guided and supported me have
made changing my life possible"!
Darcie Cooper, Lifestyle Change Award the American Heart Association
Changing Culture
“I have worked for this district for over 25 years and this year when the wellness program offered free flu shots I felt like the district really cared about my well-being”
Contact Information
Gail Buquicchio, NDEmployee Wellness Program Director
Everett Public [email protected]
(425) 385-4273http://www.everett.k12.wa.us/wellness
