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A School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group appointed by the school district to serve at the district level. Members of the SHAC come from different areas of the community and from within the school district. The majority of members must be parents who are not employed by the district. Texas law (Texas Education Code, Title 2, Subtitle F, Chapter 28, Subchapter A, §28.004) requires the establishment of a SHAC for every school district. SHACs are required to meet at least four times each year. All meetings are held at the Midway ISD Administration Building located at 13885 Woodway Drive.

Main contacts: Anne-Marie Zellers and DeeAnn Kleypas, 254-761-5610

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About SHAC

The Texas Department of State Health Services has developed the School Health Advisory Council: A Guide for Texas School Districts [PDF]. This guide provides school staff and community members basic information about the value of SHACs to create a healthy school environment for students.

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 MISD on aspects of the school district's health program. Generally, the members of SHAC are appointed by the Board of Trustees. Texas law (Texas Education Code, Title 2, Subtitle F, Chapter 28, Subchapter A, §28.004) requires the establishment of a SHAC for every school district, and SHACs are required to meet at least four times each year. The SHAC has a variety of roles addressing all components of a comprehensive school health program. The components include:

Health and Safety Policies and Environment
Health Education
Physical Education
Nutrition Services
Health Services
Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services
Health Promotion for Staff
Family and Community Involvement

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Very Important Parent (VIP) Nights

Very Important Parent Nights (VIP) are hosted each month, sometimes online and sometimes in person. Anyone in the District is invited to join online and hear information about relevant topics that impact our students and families. VIP nights have covered many important issues like school safety, online safety, substance abuse, community resources, mental wellness, healthy relationships, vaping, social media, and other current issues. Please look for notices in ParentSquare from your child's campus with the Google Meet link to join our monthly VIP nights.

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