This week on SLK City Spotlight, Mayor Shawn McCaskill, Councilmember Frances Scharli, and Councilmember Randy Robbins talk with Coach Ken Goodman about the high school barbecue league, how the team works together, and their appearance on Magnolia Network’s BBQ HIGH.

Click the link below to see the Carroll Dragon BBQ Team in action: 

Get ready for Southlake Dragons football!

This week on SLK City Spotlight, Mayor Shawn McCaskill and Head Football Coach Riley Dodge go over everything from Dragonmaker Boot Camp to how important community spirit is to the athletics program at Southlake Carroll.

“People ask me all the time what our secret sauce is,” said Coach Dodge. “Every school in our town is a Dragon.”

For a sneak peek at all the fun in store, check out the video below to hear more about Southlake Carroll Football. 

Congrats are in order for Southlake Police Officer Anthony Pate who was recently honored as Carroll ISD’s 2022 School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year.  

The School Resource Program is a partnership between the City of Southlake and Carroll ISD that provides enhanced security to schools as well as making an impact using a variety of coaching and mentoring methods. The program started in 2005 with just three police officers and has now expanded to an officer placed at every school in CISD. 

Officer Pate has been serving as an SRO for Dawson Middle School since 2018 and has over 14 years’ experience in law enforcement.

According to a statement from Carroll ISD, “Officer Pate is dedicated to our school and community. He is known for building meaningful relationships with students, teachers, parents, and all he serves.  

Principals, teachers and administrators all say that he goes above and beyond his duties. Students do not view Officer Pate as “just” a police officer; they know he is someone they can go talk to about any topic or issue they are dealing with. There have been many instances where students have gone to him for concerns because they know he cares and will do anything to help.” 

“It's an honor to receive this award in this great school district.  It makes my job a lot easier working with great teachers and administrators in this district,” said Officer Pate. 

This is not the first time Officer Pate has received recognition for his work as an SRO, in 2021 he received the National Award of Valor from the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). 

When asked what he enjoys most about being an SRO, it was all about the students. 

“My favorite part is interacting with students by giving them guidance, education on life choices and most importantly having a meaningful conversation with them,” he stated.  

Learn more about the Southlake School Safety program by visiting our website.   

The new school year has started, and our school resource officers have hit the ground running to make the 2021-2022 school year great! Since the 2013-2014 school year, an SRO has been assigned to every Carroll ISD school.

The City of Southlake Police Department partners with Carroll ISD to promote and ensure student safety. We are committed to providing a safe campus and environment for the community.

Our world class SROs have been recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers, Texas Association of School Resource Officers and locally through Carroll ISD.

“We want to create meaningful relationships with the community. If you see us while we’re at school, say hello!” Sgt. Preston Logan said.

Along with providing enhanced security, our SROs are dedicated to making a positive impact by educating students about bullying, alcohol and drug abuse, as well as bicycle safety. Our goal is to be a positive role model for your student through coaching and mentorship.

Learn more about our School Resource Officer Program on our website.

School is about to be in session!

Over the last couple of weeks, the Southlake Mobility Team has been working diligently to ensure the safety of our students, staff and teachers.  So far, crosswalks signs have been installed at the intersection of Carroll Avenue and Continental Boulevard and school zone flasher testing is underway.

Several schools in the area have ongoing construction projects that could include lane closures and slower traffic.

Review the list below when you start planning your day:

Old Union Elementary	Waterline work along with all the associated connections is taking place on campus without any work in the intersection. Streets and drainage cures are also onsite working to replace a concrete section at the roundabout.
Rockenbaugh Elementary	CISD is reconfiguring the drop-off area and has added a turn lane from southbound Byron Nelson.
Dawson Middle School	The N. White Chapel Boulevard widening will continue throughout the school year. Please continue to slow down in the project area and heed work zone warning signs.
Carroll Senior High Music Center	Construction is taking place off S. Peytonville Avenue for the build out of the new music center. The turn lane from S. Peytonville to the northern driveway will remain closed.

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Although schools may not open for in-person classes until the end of the month, the Southlake Mobility Team is working ahead to ensure that school zones are safe and ready for our young pedestrians.

Starting next week, crews will be testing school zone flashers in all school zones for Carroll ISD schools, Florence Elementary in Keller ISD and the Clariden School.

School zone speed limits can reduce the risk and severity of crashes for students in vehicles and walking to school. Testing ensures that all the devices are visible and are operating in conjunction with school arrival and dismissal times.

Since school will not be in session, citations will not be issued for motorists not heeding the school zone speed limit during the testing period. Tests will take place August 17 - 21.

Please note that for Carroll High School, the school zone speed limit may be displayed on signs only and without flashing beacons during the construction of the additional lanes on N. White Chapel Boulevard.

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