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School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)


A School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group appointed by the school district to serve at the district level. Members of the SHAC come from different areas of the community and from within the school district. The majority of members must be parents who are not employed by the district.

School Health Advisory Council - BDF(LEGAL)

Palacios ISD Wellness Plan * Updated 4/16/2025

2024-2025 Members

Parent/Community Members

Synthia Barrios (Parent)
Kala Garcia (Parent)
Jovanne Han (Parent)                             Margarita Juarez (Parent) 
Nieves Lucio (Parent)
Danyelle Merck (Parent)
Caren Utley (Parent)
Sarentha Kessler (Community Member)
Rosalinda Marez (Texas A&M Agrilife Extension)
Gilma Moreno (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
Raquel Navarro (Texas Department of State Health Services)
Samantha Starrett (Communities In School)
Gina Guerrero (Communities In School)

District Employees
Lisa Harper (School Nurse)
Stephanie Garcia (Principal)
Dr. Brian Williams (District Administration)
Mary Jones (Nutrition Services)

2024-2025 Meeting Dates

12:00 - 1:00 PISD Administration Building

October 23, 2024
December 11, 2024
February 19, 2025
April 16, 2025