By law every Texas School District is required to form a School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC). This SHAC Committee is made up of a minimum of 5 members. The majority have to be parents/community members not employed by the district. The Committee is responsible for assisting the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district’s health education instruction.
During the 2021/2022 school year Magnolia ISD Magnolia ISD’s Science Director, Sheri Gallemore has served as chairperson of the Magnolia ISD’s SHAC Committee. This is in violation of Texas Education Code 28.004 calling for a chairperson to be a parent of a student in the district and not employed by the district.
According to all Magnolia’s SHAC meeting minutes for the 2021/2022 school years Ms. Gallemore has served as the chairperson.
The question remains is the chairperson chosen within the committee or by the school board? You will find all minutes and audio of Magnolia ISD’s SHAC Committee minutes HERE.
The SHAC
