Minutes
Texas School Health Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Morton Building, Room M653
1100 W. 49th St., Austin, Texas
May 9, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Sue Beatty
Rhonda Carr
Kelly Reed-Hirsch
Amanda Hovis
Tracy Biediger
Bob Conlon
Becky Rendon
Jan Hungate
Dora Rivas
Mariam Chacko
Darrell Kniss
Wrennah Gabbert
Jeffery Ross
Kathy Golson
Ellen Smith, TSHAC Staff Contact
Ana Roberson, DSHS staff
Phyllis Simpson, TEA
Marion Stoutner
Anita Wheeler-Hill
Ginny Barr
Mario Reyna
Jane Tustin
Members Absent:
Linda Seewald
Jill Stover
Guests and Staff Support:
Agenda Item I: Welcome and Opening Remarks – Bob Conlon
A. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Presiding Officer, Bob Conlon
B. The agenda was reviewed and a request was made to change the agenda. Request to move Linda
Seewald’s items on the agenda to next meeting. The request was approved by the committee.
C Dr. Conlon welcomed those attending the meeting and asked members, staff and guests as listed
above, to introduce themselves.
D. Minutes from the March 7, 2011, TSHAC meeting were presented for approval. ACTION: Hearing
no objections, it was moved by Jan Hungate, seconded by Jane Tustin and approved by the members to
accept as written, the March 7, 2011, TSHAC meeting minutes.
Agenda Item II: Partnership for a Healthy Texas – Michelle Smith
The legislative agenda of the Partnership was presented and members we given the opportunity to ask questions.
Michelle started a campaign to get amendments taken off that repealed School-based Fitness Measurements and
Coordinated School Health Education. Pearland, Temple, and Abilene need more representation to prevent
legislature from cutting all programs. Due to the hostility around the name FitnessGram a change to “Fitness
Testing” has been recommended.
Agenda Item III: Agency Updates
Texas Department of State Health Services – Anita Wheeler-Hill
1. School Based Health Centers RFP is close to being posted. The RFP will fund 1 or 2 School
Based Health Centers.
2. New TSHAC Members Applications – Anita announced the vacant positions that need to be
filled. The deadline to submit applications is May 30, 2011. Ellen Smith will send out necessary
information/paperwork for those who wish to make recommendations for vacant positions and
who would also like to apply for vacant positions.
3. Teleconference – Anita suggested a “test” conference be set up for next year. A central location
for video conferencing needs to be determined.
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Texas Education Agency (TEA) – Ginny Barr
1. Legislature – TEA is monitoring 120+ bills but only 5 or 6 are really being watched. Still unsure
of lay offs but predicting the loss of 150-250 more positions. TEA will hold a Summit in June
(June 20-21) for Coordinated School Health. Deadline for registration is May 30th.
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) – Amanda Hovis
1. NutriGram – Web based survey and video game component geared toward 3 rd - 5th grade.
Scheduled to roll out September or October. Parents can log on and see results for their child.
NutriGram is free to schools during first year and is not required.
Agenda Item IV: TSHAC-Developed, Web Site-Posted Document Revision Schedule
A. Recess and Physical Activity: Impact on Student Health and Academic, Social and Emotional
Development – Bob Conlon
All changes were approved.
B. Resources for Students and Families Dealing with Economic Crisis – Bob Conlon
All changes were approved.
C. School Bus and Automobile Idling – Tracy Biediger
Tracy made all necessary changes to document, member are to review for approval.
D. Student Consumption of Regular and Diet Sodas in High School – Dora Rivas
Created and overview. Currently there are no sales or consumption of sodas in school
from the first bell to the last bell. Dora recommended waiting on revision of document
until Legislature is done.
E. FITNESSGRAM® Guide – Ginny Barr
Guide was reviewed. A new superintendents letter is now available. Will need to review
again after legislative changes.
F. Recommendations for Offering Physical Activity Outside of the School Day – Linda
Seewald/Mario Reyna
Moved to next meeting.
Agenda Item V: Benefits to Students in School Districts that Prohibit Physical Education as Punishment
Moved to next meeting.
Agenda Item VI: Recommendations and Research on Physical Education
Moved to next meeting.
Agenda Item VII: Promotion and Accountability of TEKS – Jan Hungate
Jan created posters for each grade level (Healthy Habits Happenings). These posters will be posted on website.
Ellen will announce in the Friday Beat.
Agenda Item VIII: Promotion of Health and P.E. for High School Students – Ginny Barr
Ginny recommended waiting on the development of methods and resources for administrators to promote the
importance of P.E. and health for high school students after the legislative session.
Agenda Item IX: Work Plan
The completed work plan was reviewed and everything that has been completed was taken off and only items that
have not been started were left on list. Members agreed to place item 5 with item 2, and eliminate item 7.
Members are to brainstorm which topics, ideas or suggestions they would like to place on next years work plan.
Prioritization will be done once all ideas are received by TSHAC members. Members will vote on topics at
September’s meeting.
Agenda Item X: Annual Report – Bob Conlon
Members reviewed Annual report and suggested revising #3. Recommendations have been received but
need suggestions on how to implement these changes.
Agenda Item XI: Next Meeting – Bob Conlon
A. Future Meeting Dates – November 14, 2011, January 9, 2012, March 5, 2012, May 14, 2012,
September 10, 2012 and November 12, 2012.
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B. The next TSHAC meeting is September 12, 2011. It is scheduled to be held at DSHS in the Morton
Building in Room M652 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
C. Topics for the September meeting include:
 Benefits to Students in School Districts that Prohibit Physical Education as Punishment will
be voted on
 Recommendations and Research on Physical Education
 Demonstration of NutriGram
 Bullying
 Presentation by Donna Black
 Legislative Summary
 ASDC
 Work Plan
 At Risk demo from UT Texas.
Agenda Item XII: Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Agenda Item XIII: Adjournment
ACTION: With no further business, it was moved by Kelly Reed-Hirsch, seconded by Jan Hungate and
approved by the members to adjourn the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
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Bob Conlon, Ph.D., Presiding Officer
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Approved by Committee
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