School Health Advisory Board
& Wellness Policy
SHAB Roles
SHAB Roles (pdf)
1. Identify issues of concern
- Conduct outreach to school staff and families
- Serve as a conduit for parents and community members to voice their concerns
- Facilitate/promote use of school health assessment tools
2. Review potential solutions
- Research evidence-based and best practices
- Gather information from parents, community members, school division staff, and other resources
3. Promote action
- Serve as effective, independent advocates
- Make recommendations to the School Board and CCS departments/programs
- Identify resources
- Stimulate changes in policies and practices to address identified needs
