Human Resources Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, December 3, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) as Silver Level for the American Heart Association's (AHA) Workplace Health Achievement Index (Human Resources Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The American Heart Association has identified best practices for employers implementing a culture of health for their employees. These practices include leadership, organizational policies, communications, programs, engagement, community partnerships, and reporting outcomes. As a result of our health and wellbeing initiatives, HCPS has been recognized at the Silver Level on the AHA Workplace Achievement Index. This is the highest level a first-time applicant can receive. We are excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association as having a healthy workplace, especially as we are seeing employee engagement in our health and wellbeing program at an all-time high.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, support, and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce • Develop, recognize, and reward employees • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders • Continuously improve processes and systems
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:

Tracy Schatzberg, Ed.D., SHRM-CP		Marie Whelan, Ed.D.
General Manager of Employee Benefits (813) 272-4665		Chief Human Resources Officer (813) 840-7328
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20191203_934 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 11