Hainline said adults' actions influence the choices kids make, so this initiative will be good for students as well as the employees.

Dunn gave a presentation about the wellness program to the school board members at their regular meeting July 14. Superintendent Greg Kasbaum said the project is moving forward with "baby steps" because of a tight budget. But the steps forward are positive ones, he said.

"We thought we would just do something that would help the employees," Kasbaum said. "... One of the goals is to make it so they are good role models for the students."

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