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District wellness committee reports no policy changes, plans 14-week staff ‘Race to Summer’ challenge
Summary
The Aberdeen School District 06-1 wellness committee told the board it recommended no immediate changes to district wellness and nutrition policy but flagged an upcoming triannual review, expiring social-emotional curriculum subscriptions and a 14-week staff health challenge beginning in January.
A wellness-committee representative briefed the Aberdeen School District 06-1 Board of Education on Jan. 13, saying the committee reviewed district policy ADF and ADF-R and recommended no changes at this time but expects a triannual assessment next year.
Nut graf: The committee described staff- and student-focused supports, noted social-emotional curriculum subscriptions are nearing expiration, and announced a voluntary 14-week staff wellness challenge culminating May 20 with a 3K walk/run.
The presenter said the committee promotes available community resources for staff, including discounted local gyms and immunization clinics, and circulates information about mental-health resources covered by insurance. Physical-education curriculum is scheduled for a curriculum-committee review in two years. The committee noted social-emotional curriculum subscriptions are nearing their end and that the district will assess whether to renew or replace them.
On the staff wellness initiative, the presenter described a 14-week “Race to Summer” challenge for voluntary participation; the challenge will kick off with an announcement Jan. 20 and finish with an event at Central on May 20, featuring a 3K walk/run. The district foundation has offered support for prizes and logistics.
Ending: Board members reacted positively; the committee will present more details at the Jan. 20 staff/winter address and follow up on curriculum and subscription decisions as needed.
