| Why is this important? | Well-being is central to our mission of developing Merino graduates who are adaptable, socially responsible, hardworking, well-prepared, and confident. These qualities provide lifelong advantages in health, career readiness, relationships, and creativity. By prioritizing wellness and nurturing the whole child, the district strengthens academic performance, positive behavior, social connectedness, and overall student success.
Well-being also enhances teachers’ ability to connect with students, deliver effective instruction, navigate challenges, prevent burnout, and maintain confidence in their capacity to support and guide students toward achievement. |
| Action steps related to the priority | Implementation of Sources of Strength and character education in 3rd-12th grades.
School-wide behavior expectations K-6 and Positive Behavior Supports in the elementary.
Implement the After School Program to support Tier II students in the four behavior categories in the elementary
Utilize BOCES Mental Health support staff
K-12 Mental Health Specialist
Partnership with CMH
Homegrown Talent Initiative
Facilities improvement
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| Evidence of Implementation | District-Wide Initiatives
Implementation of consistent office referral procedures
District “Theme” Word of the year-Mindfulness (2025-26)
Global travel partnership-EF Tours (2022)
Establishment and ongoing use of the Superintendent Advisory Committee
Completion of major facilities improvement projects, including:
Colorado Department of Energy Office/Schneider Electric HVAC system upgrades, sealing and replacement of exterior and interior doors, installation of LED lighting(22-24)
Track/Football Press Box(23-24)
High School Gym renovation(24-25)
Baseball field renovation(25-26)
Elementary playground renovation(26-27)
Salary schedules, insurance benefits, hybrid school calendar
Elementary Level
Systematic collection of staff feedback through open-ended questionnaires, Google Surveys, S-CAP surveys, and TLCC processes
Secondary Level
Monitoring and improvement of graduation rates
Implementation and expansion of the Homegrown Talent Initiative to support student pathways and career readiness
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| Evidence of Impact | District Wide:
SCAP survey
Google Surveys- Mental Health Specialist, Wellness Team
NWEA/AimsWebPlus data
Eligibility List/Honor Roll |
