Behavioral Health and School Safety
The behavioral health and school safety department is committed to supporting the educational achievement and social emotional health of all children. Each division within behavioral health and school safety is designed to assist in creating a positive learning environment conducive to safe and academic growth, as well as social and emotional development.
The behavioral health and school safety department is responsible for supporting students, schools and parents in the areas of:
- Attendance
- Open enrollment
- Parent & community concerns
- School health services
- Section 504
- Social Emotional Learning Specialists and programs
- Student behavior/ discipline
- Student disciplinary hearings
- Student intervention & support services
Assistant Superintendent of Behavioral Health and School Safety
Dr. Louis Laffitte Jr
623-237-7135
Director of Social and Emotional Learning and Mental Health Services
Andrea Arellano
623-237-7165
Director of Student and Family Support Services
TBD
623-237-7133
Director for System of Care Center
Denis Parcells
623-237-5503
Coach for Multi-tiered System of Support and School Culture
Lydia Horstman
623-237-7195
Coordinator of Title IX
Frances Dewindt
623-237-7170
Lead Nurse
Chelsea Dewitt
623-237-7133
Student Services Administrative Secretary
Juana Hernandez
623-237-7133