IDEA Coalition Task Force
The IDEA Coalition Task Force is an organization made up of representatives from the Islip Public Schools and local government, community and civic groups. Working together, our goal is to minimize high risk behaviors such the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and e-cigarettes among the youth in our district.
The Coalition’s efforts are focused on developing programs, environmental strategies, and activities that address the root cause of youth alcohol and substance abuse. Our initiatives include drug and alcohol awareness programs in schools throughout the district, Game Nights at the Middle and High Schools, the Post-Prom party for seniors at the High School, and parent and community forums which share important information about drug and alcohol trends, services, and the impact on the Islip community.
Any and all individuals living within the Hamlet of Islip are invited to join the IDEA Coalition Task Force to join us in our mission to reduce the risk factors of substance abuse and provide education to build protective factors for our youth to create a safer, healthier Islip community.
Visit the IDEA website for more information, resources, photos, and more!
Important Information
Important Information on E-Cigarettes from the New York State Department of Health and New York State Education Department
Islip's Post Prom Breakfast
Cancel the Keg Hotline
2019-2020 Meeting Dates
Tuesday, December 3rd (6:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, January 21st (6:30 p.m.)
Monday, February 24th (7:00 p.m.)
Monday, March 30th (7:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 28th (6:30 p.m.)
All meetings are held in the Islip High School Community Room.
MINUTES
- May 14, 2019
- April 9, 2019
- March 5, 2019
- February 5, 2019
- January 15, 2019
- December 4, 2018
- November 6, 2018
- October 2, 2018
- September 4, 2018
- April 16, 2018
- March 19, 2018
- February 2, 2018
- December 4, 2017
- November 6, 2017
- October 18, 2017
- August 28, 2017
- May 1, 2017
- April 3, 2017
- February 6, 2017
- December 5, 2016
- November 7, 2016
- September 7, 2016
CONTACTS
islipideacoalition@gmail.com
Laura Paehr, Task Force Chair
Barbara Vouris, Program Director (bvouris@islipufsd.org)
Shari Pennington, Program Coordinator (spennington@islipufsd.org)
Nicole Hall, Substance Abuse Counselor (nhall@islipufsd.org)
Joe Modica, Youth Coordinator (jmodica@islipufsd.org)
Jasmin Dengeles, Cultural Liaison (jdengeles@islipufsd.org)
Kari-Ann Carr, Clerical Assistant (kcarr@islipufsd.org)
Paul Austin, Community Connector (pjaustin@islipufsd.org)
Peggy Brown, Community Connector
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Islip Public Schools
Board of Education
Central Office Administration
Islip Association of School Administrators
Islip Teachers Association
Islip School Security
Islip High School Students
Wing Elementary School PTA
Commack Road Elementary School PTA
Sherwood Elementary School PTA
Islip Middle School PTA
Islip High School PTSA
Islip SEPTA
Islip Booster Club
Islip Arts and Music Parents (IAMP)
Great South Bay YMCA
Islip Chamber of Commerce
Islip Fire Department
Islip North Community Watch
KIC – Keep Islip Clean
Long Island Prevention Resource Center (LIPRC)
Northwell Health Southside Hospital
NY National Guard Counter Drug Task Force
Old South Islip Civic Association
Presbyterian Church of Islip
Rotary Club of the Islips
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
South Islip Community Watch
South Shore Community Organization
South Saxon Community Watch
Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Suffolk County Police Department
Third Precinct COPE Unit
Suffolk County Legislature – 10th Legislative District
Syntax Communication
Trinity Lutheran Church
The Islip Elks Lodge #2533
Youth Enrichment Services (YES)