SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (SHAC)

Fit, Healthy, & Ready to Learn!

CISD School Health Advisory Council

WHAT IS A SHAC?

A SHAC (School Health Advisory Council) is a school board appointed advisory group of individuals who represent different segments of the community. By law, a majority of the members must be persons who are parents of students enrolled in the district and who are not employed by the district. The CISD SHAC is made up of students, parents, community members, and school staff working together to improve the health of all students and families through Coordinated School Health Programs.

WHAT DOES THE SHAC DO?

The CISD SHAC meets regularly to develop plans that address the eight components of a coordinated school health program.
1) Health Instruction
2) Healthy School Environment
3) Health Services
4) Physical Education
5) School Counseling
6) Nutrition & Food Service
7) School Site Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff
8) Involvement with Parents and the Community

Research shows that healthy children do better in school - from attendance and behavior to academics and overall performance. The CISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) works with the district to help school communities support good health and academic achievement.

Why do we need a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)?