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SHAC sends digital-wellness recommendation to CONROE ISD board
Summary
The SHAC technology use group asked the board to add a digital-wellness objective to the district wellness plan recommending distribution of evidence-based resources to families and students; the council voted to forward the recommendation.
The CONROE ISD School Health Advisory Council voted March 4 to forward a technology work-group recommendation asking the district to add digital-wellness education to the district wellness plan.
Steve (Technology Use Work Group chair) presented a draft objective for the wellness plan that would direct the district to provide digital-wellness resources aligned with evidence-based guidance, such as materials from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Common Sense Media, distribute materials in back-to-school packets, and share tips via campus newsletters at least once per semester.
Marie Miller moved to send the group’s report and recommendation to the board; Kelsey Martinez seconded. The motion passed by voice vote with no abstentions.
Work-group action steps include posting resources on the district health services website, distributing materials at the start of the school year, and sharing family-facing guidance to help parents understand health impacts of excessive screen time and social-media use. Presenters emphasized that the recommendation relies on existing authoritative materials so campuses would not be required to create new curricula.
The recommendation will be submitted to the board for consideration during the wellness-plan update cycle; the work group noted the wellness plan is updated periodically and any adoption would be effective for the next school year.
