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October 16, 2024

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting

 

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting Minutes

Wednesday October 16, 2024, 4:00 p.m.

Godley ISD Admin Offices 313 N. Pearson Street (Room 508) Godley, TX 76044 

Date: October 16, 2024
Location: Godley ISD Admin Offices, Room 508

Attendees:

  • Brian Hunt, Director of Safety and Well-Being
  • Katie Jokel, Health Services Coordinator
  • Janell Briscoe, parent
  • Joy Keeton, parent
  • Stephanie Chavira, parent

The meeting began at 4:04 pm

I. Public Participation

  • No public comments were made.

II. SHAC Resources

  • Region 20 Education Service Center resources were reviewed.

III. Election of SHAC Officers

  • Co-Chair: Janell Briscoe
  • Secretary: Katie Jokel 
  • Note - Chair is Brian Hunt, Director of Safety and Well-Being. Per the By-Laws, the Director of Safety and Well-Being is the Chair of the Committee.

IV. Review of SHAC By-Laws

  • SHAC by-laws were reviewed and approved. Section Nine: Size of Council: The SHAC will have no less than 10 members and was changed to have no less than 5 members. 

V. Review of Godley ISD Wellness Plan

  • Copies of the Wellness Plan were given to the committee members. They will review the information and discuss any possible changes at the next scheduled meeting. 

VI. Recommendations for K-8 Health Education

  • The district's procedures and policies were reviewed by the committee. No changes were recommended at this time.

VII. High School Health Education (9-12th Grade)

  • The district's procedures and policies were reviewed by the committee. No changes were recommended at this time.

VIII. Prevention Strategies for Health Concerns

  • Reviewed policies addressing obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and suicide prevention. No changes were recommended at this time.

IX. Coordination of Health Services and Programs

  • Various health services discussed, including physical and mental health education, substance abuse prevention, and employee wellness programs. No changes were recommended at this time.
  • Note - The video recording of the meeting was cut off due to incoming phone calls received on an iPhone, which caused the recording to stop.

X. Next Meeting Date

  • Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 6, 2024 at 4:00pm.

XI. Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 4:46 pm.