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STUDENT RIDERSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Department of Transportation Services successfully implemented a Student Ridership Management
System that utilizes student identification (ID) scanning technology on all school buses. During FY25, the
multifaceted system facilitated student identification and extended its functionality to meal scanning and
media service checkouts. Additionally, the system produced a comprehensive list of students assigned to each
bus stop and tracked students as they scanned their IDs on the bus. Over 82% of bus riders actively utilized
barcode scanning, resulting in the accurate identification of an additional 5,000 students who were included
in the FY25 Florida Education Finance Program Transportation Survey.

SCHOOL-BASED RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS REPLACEMENT

The District strives to create a safe and secure environment on all campuses. Clear communication is an
essential part of any safety plan. In FY25, the District replaced and upgraded all campus-based school radio
systems to support efficient on-campus communication among staff members, including school-based police
officers. This referendum-supported initiative provides upgraded technology with enhanced connectivity to
ensure efficient, effective, and timely transmission of emergency information or routine operational requests.

ELECTRIC BUSES

In FY25, the Department of Transportation Services implemented the electric bus program. Electric school
buses produce zero tailpipe pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lower maintenance costs.
Currently, electric buses service five routes daily.

GEOCOMM SCHOOL MAPPING SOLUTION

The District took another step forward in campus safety by implementing GeoComm’s advanced mapping
solution. Designed to improve emergency response time, this cutting-edge technology provides state, local, and
federal first responders with real-time, detailed maps of District-operated and charter school campuses. This
initiative, partially funded by Florida House Bill 301, ensures that law enforcement and emergency personnel
have the necessary information to navigate school grounds swiftly and effectively during critical incidents.
During FY25, the District worked closely with GeoComm to perform thorough site assessments, verify floor
plans and access points, and create accurate, interactive digital maps. These maps, available through secure
platforms, offer dispatchers and responders essential information, including room layouts, entryways, and
emergency routes.
By leveraging this technology, the District reinforced its commitment to the safety of students and staff.
GeoComm’s mapping solution serves as an essential tool, ensuring that first responders arrive informed and
prepared. With ongoing enhancements, this initiative will establish a new standard for school security, under-
scoring the District’s commitment to proactive safety measures.

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