SHAC

Contact Information:

Melissa Schumpert, RN
Health Services Coordinator

T: (325)947-3838 x530

What is SHAC?

The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is an advisory group comprised of individuals who represent segments of the community.  The group acts collectively to provide advice to the SAISD Administration on aspects of the school district’s health program.  Generally, the members of SHAC are appointed by the Board of Trustees.

What does the SHAC do?

The SHAC has a variety of roles addressing all components of a comprehensive school health program.  The components include:

  1. Health instruction
  2. Healthful school environment
  3. Health services
  4. Physical education
  5. School counseling
  6. Food Service
  7. Health promotion for staff
  8. Integrated school and community programs

The local school health advisory council’s duties include recommending:

  1. The number of hours of instruction to be provided in health education
  2. Health education curriculum appropriate for specific grade levels that may include a coordinated health education program designed to prevent obesity, cardiovascular disease, and Type II diabetes
  3. Instruction to prevent the use of tobacco
  4. Appropriate grade levels and methods of instruction for human sexuality education

Last year’s focus was preparing and recommending a Wellness Policy.  This year’s focus will be to monitor the implementation of the Coordinated School Health Program (CATCH).

Mission Statement

The Mission of San Angelo ISD SHAC will be to advise and advocate to the SAISD school board of trustees and administration that our children are provided with accurate, relevant, and age appropriate educational programs that will motivate them to live healthy, happy, and productive lives.

2011-2012 Member Directory
Name Affiliation Position Contact
Carol Asbill SAISD Assessment/Counselors carol.asbill@saisd.org
(325)947-3838 x 528
Mark Baker SAISD Assistant Athletic Director mark.baker@saisd.org
(325) 947-3838 x717
Eddie Heath SAISD Pupil Services edward.heath@saisd.org
(325) 947-3838 x170
Melissa Schumpert, RN SAISD Health Services Coordinator melissa.schumpert@saisd.org
(325) 947-3838 x530
Gloria Hummingbird
(Co-chairman)		 Angelo State University Librarian/Parent Gloria.hummingbird@angelo.edu
(325) 486-6533 (W)
Paulette Schell ADACCV Director of Operations/Parent paulettes@adaccv.org
Dawn Empey Shannon Diabetes Program Diabetic Educator dawnempey@shannonhealth.org
(325) 659-7285 (W)
Pete Thiry (Chairman) YMCA Business pthiry@ymcasanangelo.org
(325) 655-9106
Colman Rabourn ASU/San Jacinto School Clinic Business colman.rabourn@angelo.edu
Sammy Sablan MHMR Services of the Concho Valley Parent slsablan@mhmrcv.org
Sherian Briley San Angelo Community Hospital PR Coordinator/Parent Sherian.briley@sacmc.com
Crystal Conner Shannon Health and Wellness Coord. Of Sponsored Projects crystalconner@shannonhealth.org
Becky Guerrero   Parent guerreros7@verizon.net

 

Meeting Dates

All meetings are held at the SAISD Administration Building from 12:00 - 1:00pm in the downstairs training room.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Operating Procedures

  1. Membership
    The school board shall select members of the SAISD SHAC to hold a term of two (2) years.
  2. Leadership
    The SAISD SHAC will have three officers. These are the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Recording Secretary. These officers will hold terms of two (2) years and will be nominated on an alternating basis.
  3. Developing the Agenda
    The SAISD SHAC Chairperson will set the agenda for the meetings. If a council member would like something placed on the agenda, they will need to notify the chairperson two weeks in advance. The Recording Secretary will mail the agenda to the membership one week prior to the meeting unless one emergency meeting is to be called.
  4. Conduct Meetings
    Meetings will be held at least twice a year or at the discretion of the council chair.
  5. Voting
    Voting on issues will be done by a quorum of at least five (5) voting members with a simple majority passing/failing the issue.  In the event there is not five (5) members present, the issue will need to be tabled until a quorum is met.  If a member has a concern with an issue that has been addressed, a narrative summary of those concerns will be added to any information that is released to the board or other entity following district policy.
  6. Request for Information/Complaint
    The SHAC member will tell the person that has requested the information or lodged the complaint the chain of command to follow. Referral of all of these requests and complaints are to go directly to the Chairperson. The Chairperson will keep a record of all complaints and requests to give to the SHAC during the next scheduled meeting.

Wellness Policy

One of the responsibilities of the SHAC is to assist in the development of nutrition guidelines and wellness goals. These guidelines should advance student health and reduce childhood obesity and promote the general wellness of all students through nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities.

View the district Wellness Policy