Safe & Drug-Free Schools & Communities

Rosie Mendez
Coordinator
(972) 237-4025

Alton Coleman
Middle School Drug & Alcohol Counselor
(972) 237-5454

Kevin McKinney
High School Drug & Alcohol Counselor
(972) 237-5454
The SDFSC Purpose:

The purpose of the Safe and Drug Free School & Communities Program is to support public schools in the development and implementation of education programs for all students and employees to prevent drug use and violence.

      The Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities funding provides for prevention programming for students and schools. Current guidelines for these funds include three 'principles of effectiveness' that programs must follow.

      The role of the Safe and Drug Free Schools & Communities Coodinator is as follows:

  • Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs consultant
  • Accessibility and consultation to students, parents, staff and community
  • Crisis Team Leader
  • Suicide assessment consultant
  • Child abuse reporting consultant
  • Professional staff development
  • Presentations on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
  • Parent facilitator / educator
  • Organizes community events
  • Human Coalition Member
  • Develop and evaluate drug and alcohol curriculum and programs