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Home » Citizen Advisory Groups » Non-Instructional Advisory Committees » School Health Advisory Board (SHAB)

School Health Advisory Board (SHAB)

The purpose of the School Health Advisory Board is to assist with the development of health policy in the school division and the evaluation of the status of school health, health education, the school health environment, and health services. SHAB annually reports on the status and  needs of student health in the school division to any relevant school, the Arlington School Board, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Virginia Department of Education. The School Board  may request that SHAB recommend to the School Board procedures relating to children with acute or chronic illnesses or conditions, including, but not limited to, appropriate emergency procedures for any life-threatening conditions and designation of school personnel to implement the appropriate emergency procedures. The procedures relating to children with acute or chronic  illnesses or conditions shall be developed with due consideration of the size and staffing of the schools within the jurisdiction. SHAB participates in the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning process as a subcommittee for matters relating to health education. SHAB is also tasked with creating a Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment. View the assessment link here.

 

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Leadership Team

  • Mary Sanders, Chair

Staff

  • Jodi Bobbitt, School Health Services Coordinator (Staff Liaison)
  • Debbie DeFranco, Supervisor, Health, Physical and Driver Education & Athletics
  • Elizabeth Hans, Supervisor, Arlington County School Health Bureau
  • Lisa Kaintoch, Supervisor, Arlington County School Health Bureau
  • Amy Maclosky, Director, Food and Nutrition Services
  • Dr. Darrell Sampson, Executive Director of Student Services

Members

  • Alison Babb
  • Christopher Day
  • Jennifer Djukic
  • Kate Froeb
  • Desiree Jaworski
  • Keirsten Kelly​
  • Sheila Kelly
  • Candice Lopez​
  • Lainie Morgan
  • Pablo Moulden
  • Lori Pines
  • Amy Rzepka
  • Mary Sanders
  • Kristen Smith
  • Irena Sullivan
  • Meha Tare
  • James Vell Rives

Meetings, Agendas & Minutes

SHAB members typically meet every other month. Meetings are held at: Syphax Education Center, Room 131, 2110 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204

​The SHAB Leadership Team and SHAB Workgroups meet during the months in between meetings.

Meeting dates 2025-2026 school year:

  • September 17
  • October 15
  • November 12
  • January 7
  • March 18
  • May 13

Past Meetings:

SHAB Recommendations