School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

What is the SHAC? 

The SAISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is an advisory group created of Board-appointed individuals representing the SAISD community. The majority of the group’s members are parents; the council may also include health care professionals, students, educators, and administrators. This advisory group recommends policies, procedures, strategies, and curricula that contribute to a healthy and positive impact on student learning. 

Why the SHAC?

Under state law, every school District is required to appoint a SHAC to ensure that local community values are reflected in the district's health education instruction.  District policies related to amount and level of physical activity required; vending machine and food service guidelines; policies and procedures that prescribe penalties for the use of e-cigarettes and tobacco products by students; and request in writing their child’s physical fitness assessment results at the end of the school year can be found in the Parent-Student Handbook.

SHAC Presentation/Spanish SHAC Presentation | SHAC Bylaws

If an organization is wanting to present a health topic or curriculum to the SHAC. The SAISD department oversee the program must fill out the Item Submission Request Form. This submission will be review by our SHAC Executive Committee (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Facilitator) to schedule the health topic or curriculum. 

2022-2023 SHAC Item Submission Request Form (SAISD Employee)