Item 4B and 4CItems 4B & 4C Resolution No. 07-044 Creating a Community Task Force, Students and Parents Against Risks To Our Kids In Southlake (S.P.A.R.K.S), Setting Forth the Purpose, Membership,
Terms of Office, Voting, Duties, and Responsibilities of Members, Adopting Bylaws; and, Abolishing the Joint Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee; and Resolution No. 07-045 Appointing
Task Force Members
S.P.A.R.K.S
Ten years after Southlake first
created The Joint Drug and
Alcohol Awareness Committee
and conscious of an ever
changing social landscape
we are pleased to announce a
new commitment to empowering
our Citizens in the battle against
underage drinking, drugs and
internet perils.
S.P.A.R.K.S
Students and Parents
Against Risks to our Kids
in Southlake
S.P.A.R.K.S Mission Statement
Sparking ideas, sharing
information, identifying needs,
educating the Community,
Mobilizing resources, promoting
collaboration and advocating
for sound public policy
S.P.A.R.K.S
New Membership Make Up:
Two members of the City Council, appointed by the City Council; one of whom shall serve as Chair;
One member of the School Board, appointed by the School Board;
One member who is a young adult residing in Southlake, appointed by the City Council.
One member who is a School Resource Officer;
One member who is a licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCD) or other licensed mental health professional, appointed by City Council
One member who is a School Counselor from either the High School or Senior High School, appointed by the School Board
One member of a PTO, appointed by the PTO President
One member who is a youth minister, appointed by City Council;
Two students from Carroll High School and Two students from Carroll Senior High School, nominated by the Principle and the School Resource Officer of each school.
Two members who are citizens at-large and are parents, appointed by the City Council
One member representing Teen Court, recommended by the City Manager and appointed by the City Council
S.P.A.R.K.S
Opportunities
Access to resources through the City Website
Column in the City Newspaper
Monthly Column in a local newspaper
Sponsorship of School/Community Events
Commercial to run on City Cable Site
Column in PTO Newsletter
Tips for Parents
Peer groups at the local campuses
Mascot ?? for school sports events
Coordinated "safety" events through Parks and
Recreation (Safety Town)
PTO events for younger students
S.P.A.R.K.S
Questions?
Council Member Laura Hill