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Wimberley ISD SHAC updates district on health initiatives, urges 'Wait Until 8th' approach to phone use
Summary
SHAC chair Marnie Moore briefed the board on 2024–25 health initiatives across campuses, reviewed FESTA and Tucker's Law, and recommended family resources including the "Wait Until 8th" campaign as the district discusses student phone use.
Marnie Moore, SHAC chair, presented the district SHAC annual update to the Wimberley ISD Board on March 10, outlining 2024–25 initiatives at each campus and highlighting health and wellness programs. Moore reviewed the FESTA program and referenced Tucker's Law while summarizing staff-collected response percentages on student phone use and behavior trends.
Lori Pharis reported for the Culture Committee on student phone use, and Lou Bruggman shared staff reports and the SHAC recommendations for existing policies and Code of Conduct alignment. Moore noted resources for parents and families and specifically referenced the district discussion around the "Wait Until 8th" campaign as a voluntary family-led approach to delaying student smartphone ownership.
