Senator Martins Secures State Funding to Support Port Washington School District’s Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force

     Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) has secured state funding for the Port Washington School District to support its Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force. 

     The $20,000 grant will be used by the District’s Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force to present programs which teach students about the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of preventing bullying.  The Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force is a community outreach committee working to implement a comprehensive school and community approach to help foster a safe and drug free learning environment that supports academic achievement.

     “The Port Washington School District has been a proactive leader in combating these two significant threats to children’s safety.  These state funds will help the District’s Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force continue to present interactive programs that teach children how to prevent bullying and the importance of saying ‘no’ to drugs,” said Senator Martins. 

     “The Safety and Substance Abuse Task Force relies on District and outside funding to promote and support various initiatives related to drug prevention, anti-bullying, and much more.  We are very pleased that Senator Martins has selected the Port Washington School District as a recipient of the $20,000 grant.  This money will enable the Task Force to continue its mission of implementing comprehensive school and community programs fostering a safe and drug-free learning environment.  Thank you, Senator Martins, for your continued support of the Port Washington School District,” said Port Washington School District Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Mooney.