School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) (2023-24)
Citizen Advisory Committee
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.
- FCPS Health and Wellness Partnership Program
- FCPS Wellness Leadership
- FCPS Wellness Newsletter (Subscribe)
- FCPS Wins Award for Wellness Program from VSBA
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.
Room Change: The April 17 meeting will be held in Conference Room 1600.
September 20, 2023
Minutes
September Meeting Minutes (PDF)
Agenda
Location | Gatehouse Administration Center 8115 Gatehouse Road Conference Room 5055 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 |
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Time | 7 - 9 p.m. |
Agenda Item | Person(s) Responsible |
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Call to Order | All |
FCPS Updates | Lea Skurpski |
Election of SY23-24 Chair(s) | All |
Discussion of SY23-24 Committee Plan | All |
Next Steps | All |
Closing | All |
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
Agenda
Location | Gatehouse Administration Center 8115 Gatehouse Road Conference Room 5055 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 |
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Time | 7 - 9 p.m. |
Agenda Item | Person(s) Responsible |
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Call to Order | All |
FCPS Updates | Lea Skurpski |
Election of SY23-24 Chair(s) | All |
Next Steps | All |
Closing | All |
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
Location | Gatehouse Administration Center 8115 Gatehouse Road Conference Room 5055 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 |
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Time | 7 - 9 p.m. |
Agenda Item | Person(s) Responsible |
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Call to Order | All |
Approval of September and October Minutes | All |
Public Comment | Public |
FCPS Updates | Lea Skurpski |
FCPS Staff Response to SY22-23 SHAC Recommendations - SHAC Reflections | All |
School Wellness Survey - SHAC Responses | All |
SHAC Working Document and Calendar | All |
Next Steps | All |
Closing | All |
December 13, 2023: CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled.
January 17, 2024
Minutes
Agenda
Location | Gatehouse Administration Center 8115 Gatehouse Road Conference Room 5055 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 |
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Time | 7 - 9 p.m. |
Agenda Item | Person(s) Responsible |
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Call to Order | All |
Approval of November Minutes | All |
Public Comment | Public |
FCPS Updates | Lea Skurpski |
New Business | All |
School Wellness Survey - SHAC Responses |
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Next Steps | All |
Closing | All |
February 21, 2024
Minutes
February Meeting Minutes (PDF)
Agenda
Location | Gatehouse Administration Center 8115 Gatehouse Road Conference Room 5055 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 |
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Time | 7 - 9 p.m. |
Agenda Item | Person(s) Responsible |
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Call to Order | All |
Approval of November Minutes | All |
Public Comment | TBD |
FCPS Updates | Lea Skurpski |
New Business | 1. Bethany Demers: Present Youth Survey process and results 2. Outline 23-24 SHAC Recommendations and Authors |
Next Steps | All |
Closing | All |
March 20, 2024
Minutes
Agenda
Location | Gatehouse Administration Center 8115 Gatehouse Road Conference Room 5055 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 |
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Time | 7 - 9 p.m. |
Agenda Item | Person(s) Responsible |
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Call to Order | All |
Approval of February Minutes | All |
Public Comment | TBD |
FCPS Updates | Lea Skurpski |
New Business | Committee |
Discuss SHAC Survey Results | Committee |
Break into work groups | Committee |
Next Steps | All |
Closing | All |
April 17, 2024: Room changed to Conference Room 1600
Agenda
Location | Gatehouse Administration Center 8115 Gatehouse Road Conference Room 1600 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 |
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Time | 7 - 9 p.m. |
Agenda Item | Person(s) Responsible |
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Call to Order | All |
Approval of March Minutes | All |
Public Comment | TBD |
FCPS Updates | Lea Skurpski |
New Business | Discuss 2023-24 Recommendations
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Next Steps | All |
Closing | All |
May 15, 2024
Agenda
Location | Gatehouse Administration Center 8115 Gatehouse Road Conference Room 5055 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 |
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Time | 7 - 9 p.m. |
Agenda Item | Person(s) Responsible |
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Call to Order | All |
Approval of March Minutes | All |
Public Comment | TBD |
FCPS Updates | Lea Skurpski |
New Business |
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Next Steps | All |
Closing | All |
End of Year Report: June 24, 2024 at 7pm (subject to change)
Meeting related information will be posted here.
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Making Public Comment at Meetings of the School Health Advisory Committee
Time is set aside at each meeting for public comment and the committee looks forward to hearing from parents, educators, students, and the greater Fairfax County community.
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
- Emilee Pressman*, At Large - Keys-Gamarra
- Robert Goldel*, Co-Chair, At Large - Sizemore Heizer
- Ayan Noor*, At Large - Omeish
- Anya Malaveeti*, 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