School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

Texas law (Texas Education Code, Section 28.004) requires the establishment of a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for every school district. A SHAC advisory group consists of members from different areas of the community and school district. The SHAC's job is to provide recommendations to the local school board, helping to ensure that the school district's health programs and health education instruction reflect local community values.

School Health Advisory Councils play an important role in strengthening the connection between health and learning. They can help parents and community stakeholders reinforce the knowledge and skills children need to stay healthy for a lifetime.

The council's recommendations and practices strive to align with the following components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach to health and learning as developed by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Health Education
Physical Education and Physical Activity
Nutrition Environment and Services
Health Services
Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services
Social and Emotional Climate
Physical Environment
Employee Wellness
Family Engagement
Community Involvement

Learn more about the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and Texas School Health Programs by clicking this link.

CISD SHAC Statements:

Vision: We envision a future where every CISD student can live a healthy lifestyle, be physically and emotionally safe, and reach their full personal health and academic potential.

Mission: Our mission is to promote sound school policies and practices within CISD that will improve and maintain the health and wellness of its students, faculty, and community. Committee work will mirror CISD’s values.