Page 141 - Superintendent Annual Report 24-25

SCHOOL LEADER EVALUATIONS

The Department of Professional Development successfully launched an updated evaluation system for school
leaders called the Focused School Leader Evaluation Model (FSLEM). Based on the work of Dr. Robert J.
Marzano and Instructional Empowerment, this model is founded on the belief that, with the right focus and
support, school leadership skills can be refined and enhanced to meet goals while supporting the needs of both
staff and students.

The FSLEM is structured around six domains that link research-based strategies to student achievement:
Data-driven Focus on School Improvement, Instruction of a Viable and Guaranteed Curriculum, Continuous
Development of Teachers and Staff, Community of Care and Collaboration, Core Values, and Resource
Management. The department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education, ensured that the model
aligns with the Florida Educational Leadership Standards (FELS).

During FY25, all current and new administrators were enrolled in the eLearning course, Understanding the
School Administrator Evaluation. Over 530 administrators completed the training to incorporate FSLEM
elements into their daily practice. Additionally, eight in-person District-wide training sessions engaged 112
current and aspiring administrators in scenario-based practice, assessing ratings for case studies, identifying
evidence of leadership, and establishing qualifiers for scoring.

TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY WORKGROUP

The Transportation Advisory Workgroup supports the District’s commitment to operational excellence
by providing a pathway for schools to give feedback on transportation services. Comprised of principals
and assistant principals from various levels and regions, along with staff from the Operations Division, the
workgroup promotes ongoing collaboration between schools and the Department of Transportation Services.

In addition to addressing daily transportation services, the workgroup contributed to two key initiatives in FY25.
Workgroup representatives provided input on the Here Comes the Bus program, a user-friendly website and
mobile app that enables parents and guardians to receive automated notifications on their devices when their
child’s school bus is approaching their assigned bus stop. Implemented across all District-operated schools, this
program helped to reduce the volume of inquiries to schools regarding bus locations.

The workgroup also supported the ongoing implementation of student identification card scanning during bus
boarding and exiting. This practice improved safety by providing accurate ridership records, which resulted
in appropriate state funding for student transportation. Throughout the year, workgroup members shared
insights from their schools, contributing to additional refinements that increased the program’s effectiveness.

SCHOOL LEASE REVENUE

During FY25, the School Facility Leasing program generated over $3 million in revenue for the District. These
funds are vital for District schools and support the following key projects:

• Student Recognition - honor roll, attendance incentives, and assessment incentives
• Tutoring - teacher stipends, snacks for students attending after-school or Saturday sessions, and supplies
• Curriculum Enhancement - computer hardware and software, instructional materials, and field trips
• Security Measures - additional supervision and equipment
• Furniture and Other Equipment
• Campus Beautification

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