School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC) is a state-mandated advisory council made up of parents, students, teachers, and community members. The program is based on local needs, resources, standards and values. It is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team that is accountable to the community for program quality and effectiveness by providing a healthy environment along with a wide range of activities to ensure academic success and the development of healthy behaviors. SHAC meets four times a year. If you are interested in becoming a member or attending a meeting, please contact Dr. Lori Nunez, Chief Special Programs Officer, at 817-783-1041.
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is implemented because:
- Healthy children learn better.
- Healthy homes and healthy schools support healthy children.
- Schools play an important role in teaching healthy habits.
- It is Texas law.
The eight priority components of a coordinated school health program include:
- Family and community involvement
- Nutrition services
- Physical education
- Health education
- Counseling, psychological and social services
- Health services
- Healthy school environment
- Health promotion for school staff
Scheduled School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) meetings for 2022-2023:
- Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 1:30pm - Alvarado Central Administration Boardroom
- Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 1:30pm - Alvarado Central Administration Boardroom
- Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 1:30pm - Alvarado Central Administration Boardroom
- Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 1:30pm - Alvarado Central Administration Boardroom
Scheduled School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) meetings for 2021-2022:
- Tuesday, September 21 at 1:30pm - held by Zoom
- Tuesday, November 16 at 1:30pm - Alvarado Central Administration Boardroom
- Tuesday, March 22 at 1:30pm - Alvarado Central Administration Boardroom
- Tuesday, May 17 at 1:30pm - Location TBD