Contact Dena Settlocker, Child Nutrition Director, dena.settlocker@colmesneilisd.net for further information.
Latest Adopted Revision of Local FFA COLMESNEIL ISD LDU 2016.03 DATE ISSUED: 11/14/2016
Notice of SHAC Meetings and Minutes
SHAC Meeting October 17, 2024 Notice
SHAC Meeting October 17, 2024 Agenda
SHAC Meeting October 17, 2024 Minutes
Annually, the District will notify the public about the content and implementation of the wellness policy and plan and any updates to these materials.
At least every three years, as required by law, the District will measure and make available to the public the results of an assessment of the implementation of the District’s wellness policy. This “triennial assessment” will evaluate the extent to which each campus is compliant with the wellness policy, the progress made in attaining the goals of the wellness policy, and the extent to which the wellness policy and plan compare with any state- or federally designated model policies. The SHAC will consider evidence-based strategies when setting and evaluating goals and measurable outcomes.
What is SHAC?
The mission of the SHAC is to provide advice and recommendations/counsel prior to decisions pertaining to the areas of health education curriculum appropriate for specific grade levels that may include a coordinated school health program designed to prevent obesity, cardiovascular disease, and Type II diabetes through coordination of: health education, physical education, nutritional services, parental involvement, staff wellness, environmental health, mental/emotional wellness, and health services.
What does the SHAC do?
The SHAC is responsible for making policy recommendations to the board on a wide variety of issues regarding student health in district programming and curriculum, including:
the number of hours of instruction to be provided in health education.
appropriate policies, procedures, strategies, and curriculum to prevent physical and mental health concerns, including:
obesity
Type 2 diabetes
suicide
strategies for integrating health curriculum components in a coordinated school health program for the district
if feasible, joint use agreements or strategies for collaboration between the school district and community organizations or agencies
strategies to increase parental awareness regarding risky student behaviors and early warning signs of suicide risks and behavioral health concerns, including mental health disorders and substance use disorders
Notably, the SHAC is also responsible for making recommendations to the board regarding appropriate grade levels and methods of instruction for human sexuality instruction and for instruction on child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking.
The SHAC addresses all factors of the District's Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) including:
Family and community involvement
Nutrition services
Physical education
Health education
Counseling, psychological & social services
Health services
Health promotion for school staff
For more information, view the School Health Advisory Council: A Guide for Texas School Districts