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School Health Advisory Council
SHAC Links
SHAC Meetings
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
SHAC Meetings
The MISD SHAC meets at least four times and no more than nine times each year. Meetings are typically held in the board room of the Professional Development Center 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
2024-25 SHAC Members
Buchanan, Emily - Parent, Mackey Elementary and Horn HS
Carden, Josephine - Parent, Rugel and Tosch Elementary, and West Mesquite HS
Hernandez, Claudia - Parent, Agnew MS and Mesquite HS
Grubbs, Angela - Parent, North Mesquite HS
Montgomery, William - Parent, Vanguard High School
Paris, Joe - Parent, Austin Elementary and Kimbrough MS (co-chair)
Ridley, Steadman - Parent, Horn HS
Rodriguez, Belinda - Parent, Beasley Elementary, Kimbrough MS, and Poteet HS
Sherrard, Laura - Parent, Agnew MS
Welden, Sabrina - Parent, Gray Elementary, AC New MS, and West Mesquite HS
Dyer, Karen- Community Member
Gayler, Amy - Community Member
Braseull, Leah - Student, Mesquite HS
Green, Trinity - Student, West Mesquite
Munoz-Miranda, Daniel - Student, Vanguard HS
Lara Rangel, Adamaris - Student, Horn HS
Cundiff, Blake - Director, Strength and Nutrition
Dossey, Macey - Director, Health Services (secretary)
Farley, Leigh - Coordinator, Career and Technology
Rodarte, Daniella - Coordinator, PE and Health (co-chair)
Groves, Kody - Athletic Director (non-voting member)
Possession or Use of Tobacco
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.
Vending Machine Access
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.