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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.

To contact the School Health Advisory Board, communicate with:

Eileen Gomez
Coordinator of Nursing and Health Services
Albemarle County Public Schools
401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5820

2025-26 Meeting Schedule

SHAB meets quarterly, but also by special session at the request of the Superintendent or School Board.

  • September 17, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • January 21, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., VIRTUAL
  • March 18, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • May 20, 2026 | 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.

APPLICATION

If you're interested in serving on the
School Health Advisory Board,
please apply today:
School Health Advisory Board Application 

SHAB Members:

SHAB membership includes perspectives from parents, students, health professionals, educators and other community members.

  • Vacant 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
  • 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 - Meeting Agendas

School Health Advisory Board - Meeting Minutes

School Year        
25-26        
24-25 10-09-24 01-22-25    
23-24 10-11-23 01-31-24 03-20-24 05-15-24
22-23 10-25-22 01-18-23   05-17-23
21-22 09-21-21 03-09-22 01-18-22 05-17-22
20-21 02-18-21 03-17-21 04-14-21  

 

School Health Advisory Board - Annual Reports