What is SHAC?
The committee is made up of school personnel, community members and parents. One of the duties of the SHAC is to recommend a coordinated health program for elementary and middle school students.
Upon recommendation of the SHAC, Leander ISD adopted the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) program. CATCH is a scientifically research based program that has shown positive results.
Leander ISD is committed to having a safe and healthy environment for students, families and staff. By addressing nutrition, physical activity, health education and substance abuse prevention in a variety of ways and to a variety of audiences, we hope to raise the awareness levels and the skills for all to live a healthy life.
LISD Wellness Vision Statement
Why do we need a School Health Advisory Committee?
1. It is Texas law.
2. Healthy children learn better.
3. Schools play an important role in teaching healthy habits.
4. Healthy homes and healthy schools support healthy children.
What is included in Coordinated School Health Program? (CHSP)
The components of a coordinated school health program include:
- Family and community involvement
- Nutrition services
- Physical education
- Health education
- Counseling, psychological and social services
- Health services
- Healthy school environment
- Health promotion for school staff
SHAC Meeting Schedules
Meetings for the 2019–20 school year are scheduled on Mondays from 5:30–7:30 p.m. The location is 1900 Cougar Country Dr., Cedar Park (across from Running Brushy Middle School).
Meeting Dates are as follows:
- Sept. 23, 2019
- Nov. 11, 2019
- Feb. 17, 2020
- April 20, 2020
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