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School Health Advisory Council

“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
Healthy Children Ready to Learn: An Essential Collaboration Between Health and Education, 1992

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.

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 Council Co-Chair Wendi Hatley at 972-882-7413 or whatley@mesquiteisd.org.
 

2021-2022 Meeting Information:

 Council Members:

SHAC

 

Jim Allen Donna Hammer
Lynn Barrera Dr. Jennifer Hammett
Tami Bern Wendi Hatley
Devin Bright Craig Himmelscher
Matt Cain Craig Johnson
Macey Dossey Alejandra Krone
Karen Dryer Mariela Lopez
Eleazar Esparza Kristy McCaleb
Leigh Farley Manny Mendoza
Amy Gayler Brittany Oswald
Max Graham Laura Sherrard
Kellie Haddock Sabrina Welden

 

Possession or Use of Tobacco

Per the MISD 2014-15 Student Code of Conduct (page 6), 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.