GISD has a school wellness plan that focuses on maintaining high standards of nutrition and wellness among students. The goal of the district’s nutrition and wellness plan is to strengthen and coordinate the components of school health. By doing so, we can provide a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing positive health behaviors contributing to students’ wellness, academic performance and lifelong health. View the GISD School Nutrition and Wellness Plan
MEETINGS
2020-2021 Meetings will be held via Google Meets at 4:00 p.m. (link can be found on agenda)
(Minimum of four meetings are required annually. Anyone is welcome to attend any meeting.)
SHAC Members
Kelley Young - Chairperson, Enge-Washington Intermediate School Assistant Principal
Mychal Masters - GISD Registered Nurse
Jenny Flowers - GISD Registered Nurse
Dayne Duncan - GISD Director of Transportation, Food Services, and Safety, District Testing Coordinator, and Parent
Autumn Cox, Law Enforcement (Groesbeck PD) and Parent
Corey Tunnell - Health Care Professional (Limestone Medical Center) and Parent
Staci Doyle - Health Care Professional (Limestone Medical Center)
Lori Kelley - GISD P.E. Teacher/Coach
Brandi Urban - GISD Counselor and parent
Emily Fisher - Limestone County Ag Extension Agent
Kayla Milstead - Parent
Sharrea Brown - Parent
Ryleigh Kennedy - Student DASH Representative (GHS Student Council)
Sydney Duffield - Student DASH Representative (GHS Student Council)
September 8, 2020 (via Google Meets) |
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November 10, 2020 (via Google Meets) |
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February 9, 2021 (via Google Meets or Location to be Announced) | Agenda | Minutes |
April 13, 2021 (via Google Meets or Location to be Announced) | Agenda | Minutes |
(2019-20) Agenda and Minutes
September 10, 2019 |
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October 8, 2019 |
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October 28, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 5, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 19, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 17, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 2 |
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March 3 |
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(2018-19) Agenda and Minutes
September 11, 2018 |
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October 23, 2018, and will present to the Board of Trustees at the November 2018 Board Meeting |
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December 11, 2018 – Rescheduled |
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February 12, 2019 |
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April 9, 2019 |
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April 25, 2019 |
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(2017-18) Agenda and Minutes
October 24, 2017 |
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December 12, 2017 |
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February 6, 2018 |
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April 10, 2018 |
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(2016-17) Agenda and Minutes
November 15, 2016 |
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December 13, 2016 |
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February 14, 2017 |
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April 11, 2017 |
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1. District policies adopted to ensure that elementary school, middle school, and junior high school students engage in at least the amount and level of physical activity required by Education Code 28.002(l) [see EHAB and EHAC];
2. For the number of times the SHAC has met in the previous year(s), see posting of meetings above;
3. The district has adopted and enforces policies to ensure compliance with TEA’s vending machine and food service guidelines for restricting student access to vending machines;
4. The district has adopted and enforces policies and procedures that prescribe penalties for the use of e‑cigarettes, as defined at Education Code 38.006, and tobacco products by students and others on school campuses or at school-sponsored or school-related activities [see DH and GKA]; and
5. Parents can request in writing a copy of their child’s physical fitness assessment results at the end of the school year [see FFAA]. Please request from your child’s campus.
SHAC BY-LAWS
View the GISD SHAC By-Laws
SHAC 2019-20 Goals:
Opium Drug Awareness
To ensure that all graduates have CPR and “Bleed Out” training prior to graduation.
Increase the number of children in a healthy fitness zone as assessed by FitnessGram.
To increase awareness of David’s Law in grades 3-12 by holding student programs at each campus and incorporate other anti-bullying strategies and initiatives.
To increase student and staff attendance by 50%
SHAC 2018-19 Goals:
SHAC 2017-18 Goals
SHAC Guide Link https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/546/shac_guide_updated_july_2015.pdf
Useful Web Sites
CDC Coordinated School Health: www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/CSHP
Foster Care & Student Success: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/FosterCareStudentSuccess/
Prevent Child Abuse: http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org
Regional Education Service Centers: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ESC
Texas A&M Dinner Tonight: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Square Meals: www.squaremeals.org/fn/home/page/0,1248,2348_2349_0_0,00.html
Texas Education Agency (TEA) Fitness Data: www.tea.state.tx.us./index4.aspx?id=3975
Texas Parent Teacher Association (TXPTA) – Healthy Lifestyle: www.txpta.org/programs/healthy-lifestyles
Texas Legislature Online: www.capitol.state.tx.us
Texas School Health Advisory Committee: www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/shadvise.shtm
The University of Illinois – Health Infomatics: https://healthinformatics.uic.edu/healthy-games-and-activities-for-kids/
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) Survey: www.dshs.state.tx.us/chs/yrbs/query/yrbss_form.shtm
Links to Sites Supporting SHAC Goals:
Hand Washing: http://www.scrubclub.org/home.aspx
Influenza Vaccination Week: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/nivw/
TEA Guidance on Questions Related to Ebola: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=25769818382
Anti-bullying Organization (Stand for the Silent): http://www.standforthesilent.org
Dangers of Texting While Driving (Remember Alex Brown): http://www.rabfoundation.org
The Science Behind Drug Abuse: http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts?utm_source=National&utm_medium=ActOn&utm_content=10.30.2014&utm_campaign=NDFW15