School Health Advisory Board
The School Health Advisory Board (SHAB) assists with developing health policy in Albemarle County Public Schools and evaluating the status of school health, health education, the school environment, and health services.
Code of Virginia Reference: § 22.1-275.1. School health advisory board.
2024-25 Meeting Schedule
SHAB meets quarterly, but also by special session at the request of the Superintendent or School Board.
- October 19, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- December 11, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Room 235
- February 12, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- May 14, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
SHAB meetings are open to the public. All meetings are held in the County Office Building, located at 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville 22902, in Conference Room 320 unless otherwise noted.
SHAB Members:
SHAB membership includes perspectives from parents, students, health professionals, educators and other community members.
- Brenda Doremus-Daniel, Rio District
- Mark Niehaus, Rivanna District
- Vacant, Samuel Miller District
- Vacant, Scottsville District
- Kristy Davis, White Hall District
- Rebecca Abernathy, At-Large
- Erin Callas, Blue Ridge Health Department
- Lori Balaban, Albemarle Medical Association
- Gemila Bouber, Superintendent's Appointee
- Christine Eagleson, Superintendent’s Appointee
- Melissa Sabol – Journey District
- Eileen Gomez, ACPS Employee
- Kevin Kirst, ACPS Employee
- Christina Pitsenberger, ACPS Employee
- Chris Siebert, ACPS Employee
- Vacant, Samuel Miller District
School Health Advisory Board - Annual Reports
Report to the School Board 2013
Report to the School Board 2015
Report to the School Board 2016
Report to the School Board 2017
Report to the School Board 2018
Report to the School Board 2019
Report to the School Board 2020