Under the direction of Senate Bill 1357 (2003 Legislative Session) Section 28.004, the School Health Advisory Council, (SHAC) is a group of individuals representing segments of the community, who are appointed by the school district to provide advice to the district on coordinated school health programming and its impact on student health and learning.

SHAC provides an efficient, effective structure for creating and implementing age-appropriate, sequential health education programs, and early intervention and prevention strategies that can easily be supported by local families and community stakeholders. The purpose of the SHAC is also to assist the district in ensuring that local community values and health issues are reflected in the districts' Human Growth and Development lessons. The council meets 4 times a year, twice during the fall semester and twice during the spring.

The coordinated health program that Katy ISD implements K-8 is the CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health). This program is an evidence-based Coordinated School Health Program designed to promote physical activity and healthy food choices, and prevent tobacco use in elementary school-aged children. By teaching children that eating healthy and being physically active every day can be FUN, the CATCH Program has proven that establishing healthy habits in childhood can promote behavior changes that can last a lifetime. 

Interested in joining SHAC?
The Katy ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is seeking new members. Parents and community members play a vital role in our district-wide implementation of our coordinated school health program. Become knowledgeable about district efforts to create healthy learning environments. 

2024-2025 School Health Advisory Council Meeting Dates, Times and Locations

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024 
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 
Location: Katy ISD Food/Nutrition Department 5364 Franz Road (Be​tween Katy Junior High and Hutsell Elementary, North side of Franz Road) Katy, TX 77493  

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 
Location: Katy ISD Food/Nutrition Department 5364 Franz Road (Between Katy Junior High and Hutsell Elementary, North side of Franz Road) Katy, TX 77493   

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Katy ISD Food/Nutrition Department 5364 Franz Road (Between Katy Junior High and Hutsell Elementary, North side of Franz Road) Katy, TX 77493  

​Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 
Location: Katy ISD Food/Nutrition Department 5364 Franz Road (Between Katy Junior High and Hutsell Elementary, North side of Franz Road) Katy, TX 77493 

For more information or additional questions, please contact H.C. G​rimet at 281-396-2734 or email H.C. Grimet.​