School Health Advisory Council
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a volunteer advisory group that collectively acts to provide recommendations to the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees. The council’s purpose is to ensure community values, and local health issues are reflected in the District’s health education policies and instructions.
SHAC committees address all factors of the District’s school health program.
- Nutrition and fitness
- Health education
- Health services and general well-being
- Parent and community involvement
- Healthy and safe school environment
The local school health advisory council’s duties include recommending:
- The number of hours of instruction to be provided in health education
- Health education curriculum appropriate for specific grade levels that may include a coordinated health education program designed to prevent obesity, cardiovascular disease, and Type II diabetes
- Instruction to prevent smoking and substance abuse.
- Appropriate grade levels and methods of instruction for human sexuality education.
2024-2025 SHAC Meeting Dates
October 15, 2024 (Boardroom Conference Room /Central Office)
Due to unexpected technical issues, the video portion of the meeting is not available. Please refer to the meeting minutes for the content information of the meeting.
NOTE: October 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes are pending approval at the November 2024 SHAC Meeting.
November 19, 2024 (Boardroom Conference Room /Central Office)
January 13, 2025 (Old Hopewell Conference Room)
February 11, 2025 (Old Hopewell Conference Room)
April 1, 2025 (Old Hopewell Conference Room)
Members include:
Executive Board:
Rebecca Laswell – Chair
Vacant – Vice Chair
Maryam Zafar – Secretary
Council Members:
April Brinson – Parent
Sandy Bruskewitz – Community Member
Gina DePuy – Parent
Dr. Monica Faulkner – Parent
Emily Funderburg – Parent
Alyssa Gilden – Parent
Amy Hebert – Parent
Amber Koepke – Parent
Katy Kyrish – Parent
Rebecca Laswell – Parent
Snehal Phirke – Community Member
Claire Reynolds – Parent
Paula Rojas – Parent
Meghna Roy – Parent
Allison Stewart – Parent
Allison Tater – Parent
Keilah Thompson – Community Member
Melissa Waelchli – Parent
Maryam Zafar – Community Member
Email the SHAC with any comments, recommendations, or concerns
Substance abuse prevention and intervention
Round Rock ISD is dedicated to the well-being of students and promotes a community that cares about each of its members. If you are experiencing pressures to use drugs seek out a trusted parent, advisor, counselor or send an anonymous alert.
Apply to Serve
The School Health Advisory Board occasionally seeks members to serve on the Board. If you are interested in serving on the SHAC, click the apply button.