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Date: February 7, 2019
Location: 1702 Horne Rd,Administration Conference Room
Members Present: Dr. Tony Diaz, Sandra Heatherley, Dr. Martin Johnson, Dr. Elizabeth Sefcik
(Teleconference),
Members Absent: Hannah Chipman, Aislynn E. Campbell, Belinda Flores
Health District Attendees: Diane Prime
Visitor(s)/Guests:
ROLL CALL: Dr. Tony Diaz called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
REVIEW and POSSIBLE ACTION on JANUARY MINUTES: The Board reviewed the January
minutes.
ACTIONS TAKEN:
• Sandra Heatherley motioned to approve the January minutes.
• The motion was seconded by Dr. Sefcik.
• The minutes was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Review Absences for January: Hannah Chipman, and Martin Johnson
• Sandra Heatherley motioned to excuse Dr. Johnson. Dr. Diaz seconded the motion. No
action was taken on the absence for Hannah Chipman: she was not present to give her
excuse. The Board unanimously agreed to excuse Dr. Johnson.
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Cathy Miller - Trafficking
Dr. Miller rescheduled her presentation to the March meeting
Guest: Jody Houston, Director of the Offices of Food Services
The discussion focused mainly around the topic of kids throwing away the fruits and vegetables
from their food plates at school. Ms. Houston shared that it was very challenging to keeps kids
from throwing away the fruits and vegetables. Since her last visit, Ms. Houston was unable to
get the time to do a plate way study to determine a measurement as to how much fruits and
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vegetables are being thrown away. The Board was told that the Office of Food Services is
constantly trying to find ways to keep the lunch interesting so that the students would like the
food offered. There are also surveys, tests of new products, and meeting with High School
students to get feedback on the lunch menu being provided, in order to develop menus that
meet the overall needs of the students. Ms. Houston graciously extended an invitation to the
Board to have lunch with her at one of the schools.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Board Comments:
The Board commented on Measles and obtaining a report, the requirements for a Measles
Vaccination and educating the community about the importance of vaccinations. Comments
were also made regarding the exemptions that were allowable for vaccinations. A question was
asked about the Health District's challenges after Hurricane Harvey.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 12:28 p.m.
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