School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

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School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

• Annual Report, 2011-2012
• Michelle Smith, Co-Chair
• Garrett Mize, Vice-Chair
• Tracy Lunoff, MEd, AISD Supervisor of
  Comprehensive Health Services

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Austin ISD SHAC

• District-wide impact of school health
• Better academic testing scores correlate
  directly with better FitnessGram scores
• Students with a BMI in the unhealthy range
  score lower on academic tests
• Unhealthy students miss more school days
• Teenage pregnancy results in poor attendance and
  dropout
• Violence, bullying, and dating abuse can lead to
  low self-esteem, poor academic performance, and
  missed school days.

AISD SHAC Annual Report, 2011-12
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Austin ISD SHAC

• Parents, Community Leaders, School Personnel,
  Content Experts
• Areas of focus include Family/Community
  Involvement, PE and Physical Activity, Nutrition,
  Health Education, Social and Emotional Wellbeing,
  Safe and Healthy Environment, Health Services,
  Staff Wellness
• Working together to improve the health of all
  students and families through coordinated school
  health programs.

AISD SHAC Annual Report, 2011-12
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AISD SHAC 2011-2012Goals and Accomplishments

• Social and Emotional Learning Reviewed outcomes
  from the Child and Youth Mental Health Planning
  Partnership and recommended shifts in policy and
  programming addressing suicide prevention,
  bullying and sexual harassment
• Physical Education Supported the continuation of
  FITNESSGRAM testing beyond the minimum
  requirements of current legislation
• Healthy School Environment Worked with AISD
  Facilities Management to create process and
  guidelines for establishing gardens on school
  grounds
• Recess Policy Studied recess policy and
  best-practices and submitted recommendation in
  best interest of teachers, students, school, and
  district.
• Nutrition Assisted with the review of district
  vending contract
• Evaluation Reviewed findings of Youth Risk
  Behavior Surveillance System
• Health Education researched and discussed
  changes to District Human Sexuality programming,
  policy, and educator training
• Created social media presence
• Worked with district staff to ensure alignment of
  SHAC bylaws with changes in legislation

AISD SHAC Annual Report, 2011-12
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2012-2013 SHAC Goals

• Finalize district recess policy and support
  implementation
• Develop an evidence-based recommendation
  regarding Human Sexuality education
• Support district nutrition and food services
  programming and policy, especially in regard to
  new federal meal guidelines
• Continue to monitor Social and Emotional Learning
  initiatives
• Provide a forum for parents, district staff, and
  community members to discuss school health
  programs and policies

AISD SHAC Annual Report, 2011-12
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Questions and Comments

• Michelle Smith, Co-Chair, SHAC
• Garrett Mize, Vice-Chair, SHAC
• Tracy Lunoff, MEd, Supervisor, Comprehensive
  Student Health Services and Liaison to SHAC

AISD SHAC Annual Report, 2011-12