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Elgin staff wellness program grew from local contests to multi-year SEW grants totaling six figures
Summary
District attachments show the staff wellness program began with staff buy-ins and challenges and later received recurring SEW grants (including a $100,000 five-year award) and mini-grants, funding equipment, retreats and incentives for staff health and team building.
District attachments tracing the Elgin Wellness Program describe a progression from small, staff-funded 'Biggest Loser' challenges in 2017 to larger, externally funded initiatives. Beginning in 2019 the program received a $5,000 mini‑grant and formed a wellness committee; later SEW grants supported equipment, retreats, staff incentives and reimbursements for fitness trackers and shoes. A 2021 SEW award is listed as $100,000 over five years to fund items such as a massage chair, interactive fitness equipment, outdoor gear and staff retreats.
Staff feedback included in attachments cites increased daily steps, improved energy and reduced stress tied to program participation; the wellness room, Fitbits and group challenges were repeatedly mentioned as benefits. The materials show the program provided recurring staff gifts, snacks, and off‑site team-building events through at least 2024, with a final SEW grant year noted as 2024.
