Gadsden rolls out RethinkEd and RethinkCare for staff wellness, professional learning

GADSDEN — Gadsden ISD’s human resources office described a new staff wellness and professional‑learning partnership with RethinkEd and RethinkCare during the Feb. 27 board meeting, saying the resources are available now for employees and will be promoted and monitored by campus teams.

What leaders said - HR Associate Superintendent Burciaga said the platforms provide short, on‑demand videos, practical resources and written materials aimed at preventing burnout, improving adult social‑emotional skills and supporting staff mental health. The district described the rollout as a relaunch with campus teams, administrator buy‑in and plans to integrate brief sessions into PLCs. - Rethink representatives said the platforms include a library of short modules, articles and mindfulness resources that staff can access; completion certificates can count toward continuing‑education hours. - HR said the district will receive monthly usage data (by campus) and that teams will target local professional development accordingly.

Why it matters: District HR framed the program as part of retention work and a response to staff concerns about stress and workload. Access to on‑demand wellness and training resources is intended to be an optional benefit for all employees.

Operational details - The district already made the platforms available to staff and is working to integrate single‑sign‑on via Clever to simplify access. - HR said the program will be tracked monthly with campus‑level metrics showing which modules employees use most and where targeted interventions may be needed.

What was not decided: There was no board vote; district HR described the initiative and asked for continued support and participation from administrators.

Transcript evidence: HR presentation and Rethink vendor remarks outlining the content, campus teams and reporting cadence.