Asthma Information
Asthma information
WHEN SHOULD YOUR ASTHMATIC CHILD STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL? * The following are suggested guidelines and are not a substitute for following your own doctor’s instructions If your child has these symptoms:       1) a stuffy nose, but no wheezing or coughing        2) is able to do usual daily activities like dressing, eating, playing     3) doesn’t require any extra effort to breathe     4) has a little wheezing or coughing that goes away after taking medicine and symptoms don’t return within a half hour     5) their peak flow meter score is in the green zone Then your child may be able to attend school. If your child has these symptoms:       1) a respiratory infection, indicated by a sore throat or swollen, painful neck glands     2) a fever over 100’ F rectally and their face Is hot or flushed     3) wheezing or coughing which continues or does not get better one hour after giving them medicine (or 5-10 minutes after using sprays)       4) their breathing is difficult      5) a peak flow meter reading is below 80 percent of their personal best and they’re not responding to medication treatment     6) has had a sleepless night due to asthma symptoms and they have a low peak flow number Then your child should probably stay home from school.   It can be symptoms of a cold or flu or warning of an asthma flare-up. If symptoms persist, call your doctor’s office for their advice BEFORE the child needs an emergency room visit.

School Board Policy DBA Legal

CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

 

A District employee who serves as head director of a school marching band, head coach, or chief sponsor of an extracurricular athletic activity (including cheerleading) that is sponsored or sanctioned by the District or UIL must maintain and submit to the District proof of current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or another organization that provides equivalent training and certification.  The District shall adopt procedures for administering this requirement, including procedures for the time and manner in which proof of current certification must be submitted.  Education Code 33.086 AED certification Each school nurse, assistant school nurse, athletic coach or sponsor, physical education instructor, marching band director, cheerleading coach, and any other employee specified by the Commissioner must receive and maintain certification in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or a similar nationally recognized association.  Education Code 22.902  [See DMA]

School Board Policy DMA

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS

The District shall annually make available to employees and volunteers instruction in the principles and techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

The instruction provided in the use of AEDs must meet guidelines for approved AED training under Health and Safety Code 779.002.  Each school nurse, assistant school nurse, athletic coach or sponsor, physical education instructor, marching band director, cheerleading coach, and any other employee specified by the Commissioner, and each student who serves as an athletic trainer, must:0)

1.        Participate in the instruction;

2.        Receive and maintain certification in the use of an AED from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or a similar nationally recognized association.

Education Code 22.902

Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding Ebola Resources

Facts About Ebola:
 http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/infographic.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
 http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/ebola-factsheet.pdf

What is Ebola?
Ebola is found in several African countries. It is a rare and potentially fatal disease caused by infection with a virus of the family Filoviridae, genus Ebolavirus.

How is Ebola spread?
Individuals are not contagious until symptoms appear. The virus can only be spread through bodily fluids. It is not an airborne disease.

What are the signs and symptoms?
A person infected with Ebola is not contagious until symptoms appear. Signs and symptoms of Ebola typically include: fever (greater than 101.5 F), severe headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Risk of Exposure
In an outbreak, those at highest risk include healthcare workers and family and friends of a person infected with Ebola.

Prevention
Always wash your hands with soap and water, always cook your food properly, go to a health facility when you have a headache, fever, pain, diarrhea, red eyes, rash and vomiting.

Can Ebola be spread through mosquitos?
There is no evidence that mosquitos or other insects can transmit Ebola virus. Only mammals (for example, humans, bats, monkeys and apes) have shown the ability to spread and become infected with Ebola virus.

http://www.cdc.gov/

Flu Information

Your respiratory illness might be the flu if you have sudden onset of body aches, fever, and respiratory symptoms, and your illness occurs during November through April (the usual flu season in the Northern Hemisphere). However, during this time, other respiratory illnesses can cause similar symptoms and flu can be caught at any time of the year. It is impossible to tell for sure if you have the flu based on symptoms alone. During the first few days of your illness, doctors can perform tests to see if you have the flu.

What you should do if you get the Flu:

• Rest
• Drink plenty of Liquids
• Take medication to relieve the Symptoms of the flu

A virus causes influenza, so antibiotics (like penicillin) will not work.

The best way to prevent the flu is to get an influenza vaccine (flu shot) each fall, before flu season.

***Never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms and particularly fever without first speaking to your doctor. Giving aspirin to children and teenagers who have influenza can cause a rare but serious illness called Reyes syndrome. Children or teenagers with the flu should get plenty of rest; drink lots of liquids, and take medicines that contain no aspirin to relieve symptoms.***

Flu Resources

• Flu Facts
• Action Steps for Parents to Protect Your Child and Family from the Flu this school year
• BISD Widespread Flu Procedures
• Handwashing Poster
• Tarrant County Health Department to Parents

Additional Flu Resources

• CDC Flu Website
• Texas Department of State HealthServices - Flu
• Hechos de influenza (español)
• Sugerencias Para Los Padres (H1N1) (español)

 To Parent/Guardian

There has been a case of head lice detected among your child’s classmates.  Please observe your child closely for signs and symptoms of head lice so that any new cases can be treated promptly.  This notice is being sent in accordance with the Texas Education Code, Section 14. Subchapter A, Chapter 38., Sec. 38.031.

The following are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) treatment and prevention recommendations:

• What are head lice?

• Who is at risk for getting head lice?

• General Guidelines

• Treat the infested person(s): 

• Supplemental Measures: 

• Prevent Reinfestation:

• Over-the-Counter Medications

• Prescription Medications

• Prevention & Control

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 What are head lice?

The head louse, or Pediculus humanus capitis, is a parasitic insect that can be found on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes of people. Head lice feed on human blood several times a day and live close to the human scalp. Head lice are not known to spread disease. > back to top of web page <

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 Who is at risk for getting head lice?

Head lice are found worldwide. In the United States, infestation with head lice is most common among pre-school children attending child care, elementary schoolchildren, and the household members of infested children. Although reliable data on how many people in the United States get head lice each year are not available, an estimated 6 million to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States among children 3 to 11 years of age. In the United States, infestation with head lice is much less common among African-Americans than among persons of other races, possibly because the claws of the of the head louse found most frequently in the United States are better adapted for grasping the shape and width of the hair shaft of other races.

Head lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk. Spread by contact with clothing (such as hats, scarves, coats) or other personal items (such as combs, brushes, or towels) used by an infested person is uncommon. Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice. > back to top of web page <

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General Guidelines

Treatment for head lice is recommended for persons diagnosed with an active infestation. All household members and other close contacts should be checked; those persons with evidence of an active infestation should be treated. Some experts believe prophylactic treatment is prudent for persons who share the same bed with actively-infested individuals. All infested persons (household members and close contacts) and their bedmates should be treated at the same time.

Some pediculicides (medicines that kill lice) have an ovicidal effect (kill eggs). For pediculicides that are only weakly ovicidal or not ovicidal, routine retreatment is recommended. For those that are more strongly ovicidal, retreatment is recommended only if live (crawling) lice are still present several days after treatment (see recommendation for each medication). To be most effective, retreatment should occur after all eggs have hatched but before new eggs are produced.

When treating head lice, supplemental measures can be combined with recommended medicine (pharmacologic treatment); however, such additional (non-pharmacologic) measures generally are not required to eliminate a head lice infestation. For example, hats, scarves, pillow cases, bedding, clothing, and towels worn or used by the infested person in the 2-day period just before treatment is started can be machine washed and dried using the hot water and hot air cycles because lice and eggs are killed by exposure for 5 minutes to temperatures greater than 53.5°C (128.3°F). Items that cannot be laundered may be dry-cleaned or sealed in a plastic bag for two weeks. Items such as hats, grooming aids, and towels that come in contact with the hair of an infested person should not be shared. Vacuuming furniture and floors can remove an infested person's hairs that might have viable nits attached. > back to top of web page <

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Treat the infested person(s):

Requires using an Over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication. Follow these treatment steps:

1. Before applying treatment, it may be helpful to remove clothing that can become wet or stained during treatment.
2. Apply lice medicine, also called pediculicide, according to the instructions contained in the box or printed on the label. If the infested person has very long hair (longer than shoulder length), it may be necessary to use a second bottle. Pay special attention to instructions on the label or in the box regarding how long the medication should be left on the hair and how it should be washed out.

WARNING:

Do not use a combination shampoo/conditioner, or conditioner before using lice medicine. Do not re–wash the hair for 1–2 days after the lice medicine is removed.

• Have the infested person put on clean clothing after treatment.
• If a few live lice are still found 8–12 hours after treatment, but are moving more slowly than before, do not retreat. The medicine may take longer to kill all the lice. Comb dead and any remaining live lice out of the hair using a fine–toothed nit comb.
• If, after 8–12 hours of treatment, no dead lice are found and lice seem as active as before, the medicine may not be working. Do not retreat until speaking with your health care provider; a different pediculicide may be necessary. If your health care provider recommends a different pediculicide, carefully follow the treatment instructions contained in the box or printed on the label.
• Nit (head lice egg) combs, often found in lice medicine packages, should be used to comb nits and lice from the hair shaft. Many flea combs made for cats and dogs are also effective.
• After each treatment, checking the hair and combing with a nit comb to remove nits and lice every 2–3 days may decrease the chance of self–reinfestation. Continue to check for 2–3 weeks to be sure all lice and nits are gone. Nit removal is not needed when treating with spinosad topical suspension.
• Retreatment is meant to kill any surviving hatched lice before they produce new eggs. For some drugs, retreatment is recommended routinely about a week after the first treatment (7–9 days, depending on the drug) and for others only if crawling lice are seen during this period. Retreatment with lindane shampoo is not recommended. > back to top of web page <

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 Supplemental Measures:

Head lice do not survive long if they fall off a person and cannot feed. You don't need to spend a lot of time or money on housecleaning activities. Follow these steps to help avoid re–infestation by lice that have recently fallen off the hair or crawled onto clothing or furniture.

1. Machine wash and dry clothing, bed linens, and other items that the infested person wore or used during the 2 days before treatment using the hot water (130°F) laundry cycle and the high heat drying cycle. Clothing and items that are not washable can be dry–cleaned or sealed in a plastic bag and stored for 2 weeks.
2. Soak combs and brushes in hot water (at least 130°F) for 5–10 minutes.
3. Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the infested person sat or lay. However, the risk of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto a rug or carpet or furniture is very small. Head lice survive less than 1–2 days if they fall off a person and cannot feed; nits cannot hatch and usually die within a week if they are not kept at the same temperature as that found close to the human scalp. Spending much time and money on housecleaning activities is not necessary to avoid reinfestation by lice or nits that may have fallen off the head or crawled onto furniture or clothing.
4. Do not use fumigant sprays; they can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. > back to top of web page <

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Prevent Reinfestation:
Over-the-Counter Medications

Many head lice medications are available "Over-the-counter" without a prescription at a local drug store or pharmacy. Each Over-the-counter product approved by the FDA for the treatment of head lice contains one of the following active ingredients. If crawling lice are still seen after a full course of treatment contact your health care provider.

• Pyrethrins combined with piperonyl butoxide;
  Brand name products: A–200*, Pronto*, R&C*, Rid*, Triple X*.

Pyrethrins are naturally occurring pyrethroid extracts from the chrysanthemum flower. Pyrethrins are safe and effective when used as directed. Pyrethrins can only kill live lice, not unhatched eggs (nits). A second treatment is recommended 9 to 10 days after the first treatment to kill any newly hatched lice before they can produce new eggs. Pyrethrins generally should not be used by persons who are allergic to chrysanthemums or ragweed. Pyrethrin is approved for use on children 2 years of age and older.

• Permethrin lotion, 1%;
  Brand name product: Nix*.

Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid similar to naturally occurring pyrethrins. Permethrin lotion 1% is approved by the FDA for the treatment of head lice. Permethrin is safe and effective when used as directed. Permethrin kills live lice but not unhatched eggs. Permethrin may continue to kill newly hatched lice for several days after treatment. A second treatment often is necessary on day 9 to kill any newly hatched lice before they can produce new eggs. Permethrin is approved for use on children 2 months of age and older. > back to top of web page <

 

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Prescription Medications

The following medications, in alphabetical order, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of head lice are available only by prescription. If crawling lice are still seen after a full course of treatment, contact your health care provider.

• Benzyl alcohol lotion, 5%;
  Brand name product: Ulesfia lotion*
• Ivermectin lotion, 0.5%;
  Brand name product: Sklice*
• Malathion lotion, 0.5%;
  Brand name product: Ovide*
• Spinosad 0.9% topical suspension;
  Brand name product: Natroba*

For second–line treatment only:

• Lindane shampoo 1%;
  Brand name products: None available

When treating head lice

1. Do not use extra amounts of any lice medication unless instructed to do so by your physician and pharmacist. The drugs used to treat lice are insecticides and can be dangerous if they are misused or overused.
2. All the medications listed above should be kept out of the eyes. If they get onto the eyes, they should be immediately flushed away.
3. Do not treat an infested person more than 2–3 times with the same medication if it does not seem to be working. This may be caused by using the medicine incorrectly or by resistance to the medicine. Always seek the advice of your health care provider if this should happen. He/she may recommend an alternative medication.
4. Do not use different head lice drugs at the same time unless instructed to do so by your physician and pharmacist.
   
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Prevention & Control

Head lice are spread most commonly by direct head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact. However, much less frequently they are spread by sharing clothing or belongings onto which lice have crawled or nits attached to shed hairs may have fallen. The risk of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto a carpet or furniture is very small. Head lice survive less than 1–2 days if they fall off a person and cannot feed; nits cannot hatch and usually die within a week if they are not kept at the same temperature as that found close to the scalp.

The following are steps that can be taken to help prevent and control the spread of head lice:

• Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during play and other activities at home, school, and elsewhere (sports activities, playground, slumber parties, camp).
• Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes.
• Do not share combs, brushes, or towels. Disinfest combs and brushes used by an infested person by soaking them in hot water (at least 130°F) for 5–10 minutes.
• Do not lie on beds, couches, pillows, carpets, or stuffed animals that have recently been in contact with an infested person.
• Machine wash and dry clothing, bed linens, and other items that an infested person wore or used during the 2 days before treatment using the hot water (130°F) laundry cycle and the high heat drying cycle. Clothing and items that are not washable can be dry-cleaned OR sealed in a plastic bag and stored for 2 weeks.
• Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the infested person sat or lay. However, spending much time and money on housecleaning activities is not necessary to avoid reinfestation by lice or nits that may have fallen off the head or crawled onto furniture or clothing.
• Do not use fumigant sprays or fogs; they are not necessary to control head lice and can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

To help control a head lice outbreak in a community, school, or camp, children can be taught to avoid activities that may spread head lice.

For more information visit www.cdc.gov or contact your school nurse.

Summer Immunization Clinics

• Meningitis Information for Students & Parents

  WHAT IS MENINGITIS? Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord.  It can be caused by viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Viral meningitis is most common and the least serious. Meningitis caused by bacteria is the most likely form of the disease to cause serious, long-term complications. It is an uncommon disease but requires urgent treatment with antibiotics to prevent permanent damage or death.   Bacterial meningitis can be caused by multiple organisms.Two common types are Streptococcus pneumoniae, with over 80 serogroups that can cause illness, and Neisseria meningitidis, with 5 serogroups that most commonly cause meningitis. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Someone with bacterial meningitis will become very ill. The illness may develop over one or two days, but it can also rapidly progress in a matter of hours. Not everyone with meningitis will have the same symptoms. Children (over 1 year old) and adults with meningitis may have a severe headache, high temperature, vomiting, sensitivity to bright lights, neck stiffness, and drowsiness or confusion. In both children and adults, there may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots. These can occur anywhere on the body. The diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is based on a combination of symptoms and laboratory results. HOW SERIOUS IS BACTERIAL MENINGITIS? If it is diagnosed early and treated promptly, most people make a complete recovery. If left untreated or treatment is delayed, bacterial meningitis can be fatal, or a person may be left with permanent disability. HOW IS BACTERIAL MENINGITIS SPREAD? Fortunately, none of the bacteria that cause meningitis are as contagious as diseases like the common cold or the flu, and they are not spread by simply breathing the air where a person with meningitis has been. The germs live naturally in the back of our noses and throats, but they do not live for long outside the body. They are spread when people exchange saliva (such as by kissing; sharing drinking containers, utensils, or cigarettes) or when people cough or sneeze without covering their mouth and nose. The bacteria do not cause meningitis in most people. Instead, most people become carriers of the bacteria for days, weeks or even months. The bacteria rarely overcome the body's immune system and cause meningitis or another serious illness. HOW CAN BACTERIAL MENINGITIS BE PREVENTED? Vaccination Bacterial meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis may be prevented through vaccination. The vaccine which protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae is called pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or PCV. This vaccine is recommended by the Advisory Council on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for children in the first year of life. Neisseria meningitidis is prevented through two types of vaccines. The first is a meningococcal conjugate vaccine which protects against 4 serogroups A, C, W, and Y and is referred to as MCV4. The second is a vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B and is referred to as MenB. The ACIP recommends MCV4 for children at age 11-12 years, with a booster dose at 16-18 years. In Texas, one dose of MCV4 given at or after age 11 years is required for children in 7th-12th grades. One dose of MCV4 received in the previous five years is required in Texas for those under the age of 22 years and enrolling in college. Teens and young adults (16-23 years of age) may be vaccinated with MenB. This vaccine is not required for school or college enrollment in Texas.  Vaccines to protect against bacterial meningitis are safe and effective. Common side effects include redness and pain at the injection site lasting up to two days. Immunity develops about 1-2 weeks after the vaccines are given and lasts for 5 years to life depending on vaccine.  Healthy habits Do not share food, drinks, utensils, toothbrushes, or cigarettes. Wash your hands. Limit the number of persons you kiss. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. Maintaining healthy habits, like getting plenty of rest and not having close contact with people who are sick, also helps. WHO IS AT RISK FOR BACTERIAL MENINGITIS? Certain groups are at increased risk for bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis. These risk factors include HIV infection, travel to places where meningococcal disease is common (such as certain countries in Africa and in Saudi Arabia), and college students living in a dormitory. Other risk factors include having a previous viral infection, living in a crowded household, or having an underlying chronic illness. Children ages 11-15 years have the second highest rate of death from bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis. And children ages 16-23 years also have the second highest rates of disease caused by Neisseria meningiditis. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU THINK YOU OR A FRIEND MIGHT HAVE BACTERIAL MENINGITIS? Seek prompt medical attention. FOR MORE INFORMATION Your school nurse, family doctor, and the staff at your local or regional health department office are excellent sources for information on all infectious diseases. You may call your family doctor or local health department office to ask about meningococcal vaccine.  Additional information may also be found at the web sites for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.html and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS): https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/PreteenVaccines.aspx or https://dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/meningitis/Meningitis.aspx       Last updated September 11, 2019, to meet requirements of HB 3884

• Screening Information

  Acanthosis Nigricans

  The State of Texas mandates that school nurses screen and report evidence of Acanthosis Nigricans and weight-related risk factors for 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7^th graders, and any other students at risk. These screenings are required in order to better indicate Acanthosis Nigricans as a warning sign for insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes. 

  Vision and Hearing

  The school population to be screened for vision and hearing problems is prekindergarten, kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th, grades.

  Spinal

  The Texas Department of State Health Services establishes spinal screening guidelines. Their recommendations require different ages to be screened for abnormal spinal curvature before the end of the school year. Students failing two spinal examinations require a referral. As of the 2019 school year, female students will be screened twice, once at age 10 and again at age 12; male students will be screened once at at 13 or 14. 

  All Screenings

  The student or minor student's parent, managing conservator, or guardian may elect to substitute one or more professional examinations for any or all of the required screening tests. (See Form Request Exemption from Screening)

MRSA

source: http://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/schools/index.html, 2/3/2015

MRSA info-Spanish 

MRSA info- English 

Notifications

School Notifications to the School Community following an MRSA Infection

Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria, including MRSA, have been and remain a common cause of skin infections. Usually, it should not be necessary to inform the entire school community about a single MRSA infection. When an MRSA infection occurs within the school population, the school clinician should determine, based on medical judgment, whether some or all students, parents, and staff should be notified. If medical personnel are not available at the school, consultation with the local public health authorities should be used to guide this decision. Repeat cases, spread to other students, or complex cases should be reported to the health department for consultation.

Notifications to the School that a Student has an MRSA Infection

Most schools require that any communicable disease be reported to the student’s teacher or administration. Consult with your school about its policy.

Excluding Students with MRSA Infections from School

• Unless directed by a physician, students with MRSA infections should not be excluded from attending school.
• Exclusion from school and sports activities should be reserved for those with wound drainage ("pus") that cannot be covered and contained with a clean, dry bandage and for those who cannot maintain good personal hygiene.
• Read more on the Advice for Coaches and Athletic Directors page.

Practical Advice for Teachers

• If you observe children with open draining wounds or infections, refer the child to the school nurse. If a nurse is not available, call the child’s guardian and refer them to seek medical attention.

• Enforce hand hygiene with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers (if available) before eating and after using the bathroom.

Advice for School Health Personnel

• Students with skin infections may need to be referred to a licensed health care provider for diagnosis and treatment. School health personnel should notify parents/guardians when possible skin infections are detected.
• Use standard precautions (e.g., hand hygiene before and after contact, wearing gloves) when caring for nonintact skin or potential infections.
• Use barriers such as gowns, masks, and eye protection if splashing of body fluids is anticipated.

Educate Parents and Students

Refer parents and students to the following resources on this site:

• General MRSA Information and Educational Resources

SHAC School Health Advisory Council

What is BISD SHAC? 

Birdville Independent School District School Health Advisory Council in response to the requirement by the Texas Legislature.

What do they do? 

The Birdville School Health Advisory Council acts collectively to advise the school district on development of a coordinated school health program that reflects community values and integrates health education, health services, physical education, nutritional services, school safety and parental involvement.  The committee is actively involved in reviewing and discussing the school district's wellness policy on a regular basis.

How can you become a member?

The school board must appoint all members for the BISD SHAC. The committee must contain a minimum of 5 members. The majority of the members are parents who are not employed by the district. The remaining members may be people representative of the following groups:

            1. District teachers, administrators and students

            2. Healthcare professionals

            3. Clergy

            4. Law enforcement agencies

            5. Senior citizens

            6. Business community

            7. Nonprofit health organizations

How often do they meet?

The SHAC must meet at least 4 times per school year. 

8 Components to Coordinated School Health

1.      Nutrition Services

2.      Health Services

3.      Health and Safe School Environment

4.      Counseling and Mental Health Services

5.      Staff Wellness Promotion

6.      Parent and Community Involvement

7.      Physical Education

8.      Health Education

Link to Texas School Health Advisory Council webpage

Need more information? 
Contact BISD Health Services Department

2021-2022 School Year

February 10, 2022

March 10, 2022

May 5, 2022

May 19, 2022

 

2022-2023 School Year

October 5, 2022

 

2023-2024

Link to 2023-2024 SHAC Minutes

2024-2025

Link to 2024-2025 SHAC Minutes

 

 

• SHAC meeting #1 Tuesday, February 27^th - 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
• SHAC meeting #2 Tuesday March 26^th  - 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
• SHAC meeting #3 Tuesday April 23^rd  - 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
• SHAC meeting #4 Tuesday May 14^th - 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
  (all meetings will be held via TEAMS unless otherwise noted)