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SHAC annual report: Richardson ISD emphasizes staff wellness, student voice and a campus recognition pilot
Summary
The School Health Advisory Council presented a year-end report highlighting staff wellness efforts, the 21-day snacking challenge, renewed curricula and plans to add student voice and a campus-level recognition program.
The Richardson ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) delivered its annual report to trustees, outlining actions taken this year and recommendations for 2025–26 that emphasize staff wellness, student voice and recognition for campus achievements.
SHAC co-chairs Lindsay Ledford (assistant athletic director and director of PE and health) and parent co-chair Sarah Kaushik described the council’s work under the Whole Child model. Highlights included a districtwide 21-day snacking challenge (which generated almost $8,000 in incentives and professional development for participating teachers), a school-menu advisory committee that held taste tests, expansion of staff wellness resources and ongoing renewal of curricula (including Quaver and human growth-and-development materials).
SHAC recommended piloting a campus recognition and awards program tied to wellness-plan implementation, adding a checklist for principals, promoting movement during instruction (brain breaks and Take 9), expanding student representation on the council and exploring outside funding for recognition incentives. Trustees responded positively and committed to support and participation; several trustees volunteered to join a future snacking challenge.
SHAC said it would revise bylaws, recruit members from all learning communities and continue to coordinate with HR for staff wellness initiatives. SHAC also identified programming options for male-student engagement (examples: Watch D.O.G.S., All Pro Dad) and said principals will receive a menu of options for campus adoption.
