School Health Advisory Council
Every independent school district is required by law to have a school health advisory council (SHAC) of which the majority of members must be parents who are not employed by the school district. The SHAC is annually appointed by the Florence ISD Board of Trustees.
2022-2023 Florence ISD School Health Advisory Members:
Dr. Kelly Avritt, Chairperson
Kaylin Isbell, Co-Chair, Parent
Delisa Atkinson, Parent
Kelly Conner, Parent
Jennifer Moreland, Parent
Dawn Baxter, Parent
Erendira Remigio Ramos, Parent
Lillian Barnett, Child Nutrition Director
Annette Cooper, Physical Education Teacher
Chantel McDonald, District Nurse
What is a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)?
A SHAC is a group of individuals representative of segments of the community, appointed by the Board of Trustees, to serve at the district level. SHACs provide advice to the district on coordinated school health programming and its impact on student health and learning. The SHAC will assist the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district’s health education instruction.
SHACs provide an efficient, effective structure for recommending age-appropriate, sequential health education programs, and early intervention and prevention strategies that can easily be supported by local families and community stakeholders.
Benefits of Having a SHAC
SHAC Laws
Title 2, Chapter 28, Section 28.004 of the Texas Education Code outlines the law regarding SHACs. The entire Texas Education Code can be obtained online at: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ .
SHAC Guide for Texas School Districts
The School Health Advisory Councils Guide for Texas School Districts provides information to support the SHAC. The guide can be obtained online at: http://www.dshs.texas.gov/schoolhealth/sdhac.shtm .
To find out how you can be involved or get more information regarding the SHAC, contact Dr. Kelly Avritt, Assistant Superintendent at 254-793-2850.
2022-2023 Meeting Dates
Meeting #1 20 October 2022
Meeting #2 17 November 2022
Meeting #3 23 February 2023
Meeting #4 20 April 2023
Florence ISD Wellness Plan-Updated 2022
Florence ISD Wellness Policy Assessment Tool
Meeting Agendas and Minutes 2021-2022 SY
Meeting #1 14 December 2021 Minutes
Meeting #2 24 March 2022 Minutes
Meeting #3 21 April 2022 Minutes
Meeting #4 19 May 2022 Minutes