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AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN
SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCILS
Texas SCORE Project
SHAC Background
Texas Education Code, Chapter 28.0041998 – SHAC to address Human Sexuality
Instruction only2001 – SHAC responsibilities revised to also
address Coordinated School Health and Physical Activity in Elementary Schools
2003 - SHAC responsibilities also revised to include addressing Coordinated School Health and Physical Activity in Middle/Junior High Schools
Accountability and Implementation varies statewide
SCORE Project
Partners Governor’s Office Texas Education Agency Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Department of State Health Services Mayor of Arlington
Recognize School Districts going above and beyond through the Awards for Excellence in SHACs
Develop CriteriaDevelop and Market Application (listservs,
videoconferences, and conference presentations)Evaluate Applicants and Identify WinnersRecognize Winners (monetary award, listservs,
videoconferences, conference presentations, and website)
SHAC Criteria
Chair or Co-Chair is not a school district employee. Membership reflects representation from Coordinated School Health Components. Consists of no less than 5 voting members. More than 50% of the members are parents who are not employees. Meets a minimum of four times each school year. Maintains an updated website with the following:
Mission; Vision; Goals; Bylaws; and Meeting Minutes.
Uses research and data to drive decision-making. Serves healthy meals and snacks, when meals or snacks are provided. Reports directly to the District’s Board of Trustees and provides an annual report
with recommendations and guidance for implementing best practices and effective policies for improving school health.
Reviews current school health legislation and rules and provides recommendations for implementation to the Board of Trustees.
Supports the federally mandated district’s Wellness Policy through assessment or consultation.
Senate Bill 283
81st Legislative Session – 2009Senator Jane NelsonBased on existing and recognized district
practicesReflective of SCORE Project CriteriaStronger accountability and expectations for
implementation
Award for Excellence Winners
Five school districts demonstrated an outstanding commitment to implementing the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) requirement per TEC 28.004.
Each of them received a $2000 award and recognition by state leaders for their efforts through SCORE.
Future training on SHACs will include their implementation strategies, as well as components from the 12 additional school district applications we received.
Models for the rest of the state!Check out their website for further insight.
Award Winner Websites
El Paso ISD http://www.episd.org/_programs/shac/
Fort Bend ISD http://www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/shac/default.cfm
Fort Worth ISD http://itweb.fortworthisd.net/hpe/SHAC/SHAC.htm
La Porte ISDhttp://sc.lpisd.org/education/components/whatsnew/default.php?sectiondetailid=4&viewType=detail&id=1732
Northside ISD http://www.nisd.net/instruction/shac/
Other Resources
Department of State Health Services, Texas School Health Advisory Council
www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/shadvise.shtm Texas Department of Agriculturewww.squaremeals.org Texas Education Agency, Health & Safetywww.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2810
For Additional Questions
Marissa RathboneDirector of School Health and Safety
Texas Education [email protected]
(512) 463-3064
