Page 72 - Superintendent Annual Report 2023-24

School Police Radio Communications Replacement

School Police upgraded their police radios and transitioned to the Palm Beach County radio system this year. This
referendum-supported project resulted in the transition of 445 police radios to the Palm Beach County radio towers. The
transition resulted in better radio reception and coverage countywide, interoperability with outside law enforcement
agencies, new radio consoles in the Dispatch Center, and upgraded features on new portable Motorola radios utilized by
officers in the field. School Police went live on the new system in November 2023 without service interruption.

Objective 2: Increase comprehensive support for student and employee
well-being

Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is an evidence-based model of schooling that has shown remarkable results. It
uses data-based problem-solving to integrate academic, behavioral, and social-emotional instruction and intervention. The
integrated instruction and intervention are delivered at varying tiers based on student needs. This “needs-driven” decision-
making ensures that available resources are allocated and matched to the appropriate students and levels. This results in
an acceleration of all students' performance to achieve or exceed proficiency.

In FY24, all K-12 principals and District leaders engaged in a comprehensive professional learning series, including sessions
for “Making Connections within an MTSS Framework” and “Planning to Support Students Within an MTSS Framework.”
These sessions allowed leaders to engage with their data and discuss systems currently in place.

In FY24, the Florida Problem Solving/Response to Intervention (PS/RtI) project proudly acknowledged the following 12
District schools as MTSS recognized schools for FY23, a testament to their dedication and hard work.

• Allamanda ES • Jerry Thomas ES
• Beacon Cove Intermediate School • K.E. Cunningham/Canal Point ES
• Blue Lake ES • Lighthouse ES
• Discovery Key ES • New Horizons ES
• Don Estridge High Tech MS • Pine Grove ES
• Gove ES • Sunrise Park ES

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