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School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

The purpose of the SHAC is to assist the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district's health education instruction. 

Each school district in the State is required by Chapter 28, Subchapter A-K, and Chapter 38.013 of the Texas Education Code (TEC), to establish and maintain a district-level school health advisory council as authorized by District policy EHAA(LEGAL) and BDF(LEGAL) and guided by the BCISD SHAC bylaws.

 

The work of the SHAC results in recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding physical health programs, mental health programs, human sexuality instruction, parental engagement in student health, substance abuse instruction, and the development of the districtwide wellness plan.

 

BCISD Wellness Policy

How Does BCISD Address Reproductive Health Topics?
Instruction in human sexual and reproductive health requires parental opt-in. Many grade levels focus primarily on physical changes in adolescence, abuse prevention, and healthy relationship skills. The SHAC also approved recommendations for topics that will not be addressed at school. Upon parent opt-in, the District will provide instruction in the human sexuality topics by grade level as outlined in the document below:
The BCSID School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) meets a minimum of two times per year, as allowed by the BCISD District of Innovation Plan.  Agendas for each meeting will be posted at least 3 days prior to a scheduled meeting, and audio recordings of the meetings are available along with meeting documents under the school year links below. With the exception of meetings on materials adoption, SHAC meetings are not open to the public.
 
If you are interested in serving on the SHAC committee, please complete the interest form: BCISD SHAC Membership Interest.