The Health Services provided through the Special Projects Department include school nursing programs and programs sponsored by the Cleburne ISD Health Advisory Council.

The Cleburne Independent School District Health Advisory Council plays a major role in assisting the school district to develop effective school health programs in accordance with community needs.

Who is on the Health Advisory Council?
Members may include practicing physicians, dentists, local health representatives, a representative from Walls Regional Hospital, parents, school nurses, school administrators, physical education teachers, and a representative of the clergy.

What is the purpose of the Health Advisory Council?
The council reviews available health status indicators in the school community population, identifies available community health resources, promote cooperation between school personnel and community health resources, provides a forum for discussion of health-related issues, reviews and endorses objective health policies and practices, and reviews and endorses a comprehensive health education program that meets the long-term needs for the growth and development of children.

Why is a Health Advisory Council needed?
The members of the council will become knowledgeable about school health activities, issues and concerns and they become advocates for the children. The schools will benefit from the health expertise of the council members. School board members and administrators will have support when dealing with controversial health issues. School health nurses will have a source of reference for issues and concerns that may arise.

The School Nurses of the Cleburne Independent School District

Diane Banton, R.N. Adams, Coleman, Irving, and Marti Elementary Schools

Christi Gregory, R.N. Cleburne Middle School and Cooke Early Childhood Center

Suzi Kelly, R.N. Cleburne Intermediate School, Gerard Elementary and TEAM School

Robin Kirkland, R.N. Fulton (Special Education)

Debbie Parker, R.N. Cleburne High School