School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) (2023-24)

Citizen Advisory Committee

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School Board Liaison

Ryan McElveen

Staff Liaison

Lea M. Skurpski, Director, Office of Operations and Strategic Planning, Department of Special Services
[email protected]

Committee Purpose

Va. Code §22.1-275.1—Each school board may establish a school health advisory board of no more than twenty members which shall consist of broad-based community representation including, but not limited to, parents, students, health professionals, educators, and others. The advisory board shall assist with the development of health policy in the school division and the evaluation of the status of school health, health education, the school environment, and health services.

Committee Charge

According to the US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, MD, MPH, the country faces a loneliness epidemic. Technology is a critical factor in why people of all ages feel less connected. SHAC will build upon the lessons learned and recommended actions from SY 2022-2023’s charge on EdTech and identify strategies to help FCPS implement two of the six foundational pillars within the Surgeon General’s National Strategy to Advance Social Connection. These two pillars are: 1) “Reform digital environments” and; 2) “Cultivate a culture of connection.”

FCPS Wellness Policy

Participation, Implementation, and Support of the FCPS Wellness Policy
The Fairfax County School Board will engage members of the school community and the general public to develop, assess, review and/or revise the FCPS Wellness Policy and Regulations. The School Health Advisory Committee will assess and review the Wellness Policy and Regulations to make recommendations to the School Board and serve as a vehicle for engaging the public. 

Reports, Policies, and Regulations

Meetings

Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in Conference Room 5055 at the Gatehouse Administration Center (8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA). Parking is available on site in the parking garage at the Gatehouse Administration Center.

September 20, 2023

Minutes

September Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Agenda

Location­­­Gatehouse Administration Center
8115 Gatehouse Road
Conference Room 5055­
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Time 7 - 9 p.m.
Agenda ItemPerson(s) Responsible
Call to OrderAll
FCPS UpdatesLea Skurpski
Election of SY23-24 Chair(s)All
Discussion of SY23-24 Committee PlanAll
Next StepsAll
ClosingAll

Public Comment at SHAC Meetings
Fairfax County and City residents who would like to make public comment may attend the meeting in person at the location indicated above or may submit a video or audio testimony in advance of the meeting by email to [email protected].  Please submit video or audio testimony by 5:00pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  A maximum of 5 slots are available, first come, first served.  Video and audio testimony should not exceed 3 minutes in length.

October 18, 2023

Minutes

October Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Agenda

Location­­­Gatehouse Administration Center
8115 Gatehouse Road
Conference Room 5055­
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Time 7 - 9 p.m.
Agenda ItemPerson(s) Responsible
Call to OrderAll
FCPS UpdatesLea Skurpski
Election of SY23-24 Chair(s)All
Next StepsAll
ClosingAll

Public Comment at SHAC Meetings
Fairfax County and City residents who would like to make public comment may attend the meeting in person at the location indicated above or may submit a video or audio testimony in advance of the meeting by email to [email protected].  Please submit video or audio testimony by 5:00pm on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  A maximum of 5 slots are available, first come, first served.  Video and audio testimony should not exceed 3 minutes in length.

November 15, 2023

Minutes

November Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Agenda

Location­­­Gatehouse Administration Center
8115 Gatehouse Road
Conference Room 5055­
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Time 7 - 9 p.m.
Agenda ItemPerson(s) Responsible
Call to OrderAll
Approval of September and October MinutesAll
Public CommentPublic 
FCPS UpdatesLea Skurpski
FCPS Staff Response to SY22-23 SHAC Recommendations - SHAC ReflectionsAll
School Wellness Survey - SHAC ResponsesAll
SHAC Working Document and CalendarAll
Next StepsAll
ClosingAll

December 13, 2023: CANCELLED

This meeting has been cancelled.

January 17, 2024

Minutes

January Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Agenda

Location­­­Gatehouse Administration Center
8115 Gatehouse Road
Conference Room 5055­
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Time 7 - 9 p.m.
Agenda ItemPerson(s) Responsible
Call to OrderAll
Approval of November MinutesAll
Public CommentPublic 
FCPS UpdatesLea Skurpski
New BusinessAll
School Wellness Survey - SHAC Responses
  • Staff Responses to 2023 SHAC Recommendations
  • Updates to 2024 School Wellness Survey Questions
  • Broadening School Wellness Survey Responses
  • Prepping our 2024 Recommendations: Sections 
    • Digital Environment
    • Smartphone Ban?
    • Social Isolation
    • Period 8
    • Innovation?
Next StepsAll
ClosingAll

February 21, 2024

Agenda

Location­­­Gatehouse Administration Center
8115 Gatehouse Road
Conference Room 5055­
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Time 7 - 9 p.m.
Agenda ItemPerson(s) Responsible
Call to OrderAll
Approval of November MinutesAll
Public CommentTBD 
FCPS UpdatesLea Skurpski
New Business1.    Bethany Demers: Present Youth Survey process and results
2.    Outline 23-24 SHAC Recommendations and Authors
Next StepsAll
ClosingAll

March 20, 2024

Agenda

Location­­­Gatehouse Administration Center
8115 Gatehouse Road
Conference Room 5055­
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Time 7 - 9 p.m.
Agenda ItemPerson(s) Responsible
Call to OrderAll
Approval of February MinutesAll
Public CommentTBD 
FCPS UpdatesLea Skurpski
New BusinessCommittee
Discuss SHAC Survey ResultsCommittee
Break into work groupsCommittee
Next StepsAll
ClosingAll

April 17, 2024

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May 15, 2024

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End of Year Report: June 24, 2024 at 7pm (subject to change)

Meeting related information will be posted here.

Archives

2023-242022-232021-22 | 2020-21
 

Public Comment

Fairfax County and City residents who would like to make public comment may attend the meeting in person at the location indicated above or may submit a video or audio testimony in advance of the meeting by email to [email protected]. Please submit video or audio testimony by 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday evening prior to each meeting. A maximum of 5 slots are available, first come, first served. Video and audio testimony should not exceed 3 minutes in length.

2023-24 Membership

An asterisk (*) indicates voting members.

School Board Member Representatives - Term Expires June 30, 2024

  • Katie Moyer*, Braddock District
  • Mary Rohmiller*, Dranesville District
  • Mary Rogers Kirby*, Hunter Mill District
  • Jen Steiner*, Franconia District
  • Kelly Fernandez*, Co-Chair, Mason District
  • Dave Behar*, Mount Vernon District
  • Dr. Elvira Anadolu*, Providence District
  • Ilana Yergin-Doniger*, Springfield District
  • Jennifer Joyal*, Sully District
  • Emily Pressman*, At Large - Keys-Gamarra
  • Robert Goldel*Co-Chair, At Large - Sizemore Heizer
  • Ayan Noor*, At Large - Omeish
  • TBD*, Student Representative

Other Citizen Organization Representatives

  • Brenda Silvia Torma*, Fairfax City School Board
  • TBD*, Fairfax County Council of PTAs
  • Kimberly Smith*, Fairfax County Health Department
  • Kolette De La Cruz*, Fairfax County Association of Elementary School Principals
  • Ann Manderfield Smith*, Fairfax Middle School Principals’ Association
  • Catherine Stone*, Fairfax High School Principals’ Association
  • Dr. Tuc Nguyen*, Northern Virginia Pediatric Society or the Medical Society of Northern Virginia

Non-Voting Consultative Staff Members

  • Dr. Edmunds-Heard, FCPS, Assistant Superintendent, Department of Special Services
  • Lea Skurpski, FCPS, Director, Operations and Strategic Planning, Department of Special Services
  • Saray Smalls, FCPS, Special Projects Administrator, Student Wellness, Department of Special Services
  • Bethany Demers, FCPS, Educational Specialist, Department of Special Services
  • James Jadallah, FCPS, Manager, Employee Wellness Programs, Human Resources
  • TBD, FCPS, Facilities and Transportation Services
  • Carrie Reynolds, FCPS, Educational Specialist, Health & PE, Instructional Services Department
  • Amanda Schlink, FCPS, Food Services Nutritionist, Financial Services