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School Health Advisory Council

SHAC - What is it?

Mesquite ISD believes that a healthy, physically active child is more likely to be academically successful. Results of numerous studies on the academics-fitness link found a consistent positive relationship between overall fitness and academic achievement. The Mesquite ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is an advocate for healthy students. It makes recommendations to the School Board pertaining to coordinated school health programs, human sexuality materials and instruction based on the values of the Mesquite community. By law, the majority of its members are parents of students who are not employed by the district. The Mesquite ISD SHAC consists of parents, students, community members and staff who work together to improve the health of all students.

All Texas school districts are required to have a Coordinated School Health program in place for grades K-8. The SHAC has adopted the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) program for grades K-8.

 

“Health and education go hand in hand: one cannot exist without the other. To believe any differently is to hamper progress. Just as our children have a right to receive the best education available, they have a right to be healthy. As parents, legislators, and educators, it is up to us to see that this becomes a reality.”    - Former Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello

  • The MISD SHAC meets at least four times and no more than nine times each year. Meetings are held at 6 PM in the Board Room of the Professional Development Center located at 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd. All SHAC meetings are open to the public. If you wish to speak at a SHAC meeting or review meeting minutes, please contact Daniella Rodarte at 972-882-7399 or DRodarte@mesquiteisd.org.

     

    2025-26 Meeting Schedule

    • Thursday, October 2
    • Thursday, November 13
    • Thursday, January 8
    • Thursday, February 19

     

    A group of diverse individuals stand together in front of a school district sign.

    • Carden, Josephine – Parent, Rugel Elementary, Frasier MS and West Mesquite HS
    • Coleman, Keena – Parent, Cross and Horn HS
    • Grubbs, Angela – Parent, North Mesquite HS
    • Hernandez, Claudia – Parent, Mesquite HS
    • Montgomery, William – Parent, Vanguard High School
    • Paris, Joe – Parent, Austin Elementary and Kimbrough MS (co-chair)
    • Rodriguez, Belinda – Parent, Beasley Elementary and Poteet HS
    • Rodriguez, Eric – Parent, McWhorter Elementary and West Mesquite HS
    • Sherrard, Laura – Parent, Agnew MS and Mesquite HS
    • Dyer, Karen – Community Member
    • Gayler, Amy – Community Member
    • Chavez, Chloe – Student, North Mesquite HS
    • Gamino, Ariana - Student, Mesquite HS
    • Garcia, Cylene – Student, Horn HS
    • Green, Trinity – Student, West Mesquite HS
    • Serrano, Melissa – Student, Vanguard HS
    • Karner, Amanda – Coordinator, Career and Technology (secretary)
    • McGregor, Madison – Registered Dietitian, Food and Nutrition
    • Rodarte, Daniella – Coordinator, PE and Health (co-chair)
    • Sherrill, Pamela – Director, Health Services
    • Groves, Kody – Athletic Director (non-voting member)

  • Per the MISD Student Code of Conduct, students shall not possess or use tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes. They shall also not possess or use matches or a lighter.

  • Mesquite ISD complies with the guidelines set forth in the Smart Snacks and Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines concerning student access to vending machines and food and drink dispensed from vending machines.

  • Thursday, October 2