WILLS POINT ISD
INVITATION TO ATTEND AND PROMOTE SHAC
SHAC is a group of individuals representing segments of the community and school district which provides advice to the district board on coordinated school health (CSH) programming and its impact on student health and learning. SHAC is a guide for Texas School Districts that focuses on eight components of Coordinated School Health:
Nutritional Services Staff Wellness Promotion
- Health Services Parent/Community Involvement
- Healthy/Safe School Environment Physical Education
- Counseling/Mental Health Issues Health Education
Every independent school district is required by law (Texas Education Code Title 2, Chapter 28, Section 28.004) to have a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). Research suggests that collaboration among families, communities, and school is the most effective approach for prevention and intervention. Mandates ensure the responsibility for developing and managing programs addressing physical, emotional, and social aspects of health is shared by all segments of the community and reflect community values.
A majority of SHAC members should be parents of students enrolled in the district who are not employed by the district. Additional members can be drawn from the community and district employees. The broader your representation, the better your chances are of meeting the needs of the school/students and the community.
WPISD conducts four SHAC meetings per year which will be held at Woods Intermediate Café, following the PTO meetings around 6:30 pm. Notification of exact dates and times of the meetings will be posted on the district web page. Anyone and everyone is strongly encouraged to attend/or become a member.
If you are interested in becoming a SHAC member, to help promote your child’s and the community’s well- being and wellness, please come join the SHAC. We are in need of parent and community involvement. We are looking for parents who are willing to commit to SHAC. We are very interested in your thoughts and ideas.
Tammi Lide, RN
Health Services Coordinator/MS Nurse
W: 903-873-5153 F: 903-873-2465
Wills Point Independent School District does not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, political information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
