Page 10 - Jupiter Spotlight - January '25

Page 10, Jupiter Spotlight
Commissioner’s Update

Palm Beach County: Driving Investments in public safety provide tangible returns: Unit Facility, the Supervisor of Elections Production
Innovation, Safety, And stronger communities, lower insurance premiums, Facility, and the Canyon Branch Library. Upcoming
and enhanced quality of life. When people feel safe,
renovations at Roger Dean Stadium and expansions to the
Growth For A Brighter Future businesses thrive, families grow, and communities Animal Care and Control Building will further enhance
flourish. That’s the kind of return on investment we can our infrastructure. Solid Waste Authority has the No. 1
By Mayor Maria G. Marino all celebrate. renewable energy facility in America.
It’s truly an honor to What makes Palm Beach County such a desirable Transportation is another cornerstone of our growth
become the mayor of a destination for businesses and families? It’s the strategy. By collaborating with all 39 municipalities, we are
county that is a driving outstanding quality of life, with 110 parks, beaches, developing a Countywide Transportation Master Plan that
forc e for e c onom i c and recreational areas that turn living here into a dream. ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility for everyone.
growth, innovation and These spaces are more than just amenities; they are vital With more than 550 interlocal agreements spanning
quality of life. Palm Beach investments in our shared well-being. Programs like Park public safety, coastal protection, facilities, and broadband,
County stands as a beacon Rx, also known as Park Prescriptions, is part of a national we’re fostering a spirit of collaboration that benefits
of progress, built not initiative that encourages healthcare professionals to every corner of our county. Our ISS department, using
by chance, but through prescribe time spent in nature to improve patients’ health $50M in federal funds, has installed broadband poles and
t hought ful pl a nni ng, and well-being. more than 500 miles of fiber optic cabling. Free Internet
consistent effort, and This past year, we completed two major restoration broadband is available in 17 branches of our libraries and
unwavering commitment to excellence. projects in our estuaries: Sawfish Island and Tarpon Cove. 47 county parks. And by partnering with agencies like
Palm Beach County thrives on strategic investments These initiatives created critical seagrass, oyster reef, and the Boys and Girls Clubs and 86 schools, we are bringing
that yield transformative results. For every dollar invested mangrove habitats, supporting wildlife, improving water Wi-Fi to homes that would otherwise be unable to have
in economic development, we see exponential returns— quality, and enhancing coastal resilience. Coastal resilience this necessary tool for kids to do their homework. Pair that
more businesses, more jobs, and a stronger tax base. is important for maintaining our pristine beaches and with many interlocal agreements with our municipalities,
We’ve proven that we act local while thinking global. natural habitat. The county spent nearly $6M this past year we are delivering broadband at a discounted price which
Public Safety is the foundation of any thriving on dune projects and beach renourishment and over 1.4 is passing a huge savings on to all our residents.
community. From emergency management during storms million cubic yards of sand was placed on county beaches. Palm Beach County is an award-winning county,
to initiatives by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the That volume would fill 150 Jupiter Lighthouses! locally, statewide and nationally. We are rewriting the
Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), we are committed to Education in Palm Beach County is more than rules of what’s possible. Through precision, patience,
ensuring residents feel secure. A shining example is our Vanderbilt. In addition to our higher education options, and strategy, we’re driving excellence and ensuring every
whole blood program, one of only 121 in the nation, which we have three technical high schools in our county. resident and every business sees the benefits of living,
enables medically trained first responders to perform life- College may not be for everyone, but education is. working, and thriving here. Together, we’re creating
saving blood transfusions in the field. Through its safety Palm Beach County is buzzing with transformational a future where innovation meets sustainability, and
education, the Drowning Prevention Coalition reached projects designed to meet the needs of yesterday and today prosperity is shared by all.
nearly 24,000 people, and 2,200 kids ages 2 to 12 took while anticipating tomorrow. Recent accomplishments For more information on the latest news and initiatives
free or reduced-cost swim lessons. include the completion of the PBSO District 1 Marine in Palm Beach County, please visit: www.pbc.gov.
Helping Disorganized,

Forgetful, And Scattered Adolescents

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., weaknesses can cause smart kids to become scattered, We will use games, scenarios, and videos to illustrate
Licensed School Psychologist disorganized, and forgetful. These weaknesses might be points and practice skills. Students receive written
A parent described her accompanied with ADHD or learning disabilities but can handouts to keep which summarize the new skills. We
eighth-grade son to me, also be stand-alone difficulties. Our executive functions are approaching this mastermind course for teens using a
“He has struggles following improve with age and fully mature in our late teen years cognitive behavioral framework. That means that if you can
multiple oral instructions to early 20s. Thus, there’s hope for your student’s growth. change your thinking and learn new skills, you can change
at the same time. His Executive functioning skills can be learned, practiced your behavior. Your student can learn skills for success this
information retention in the and improved. This month I am offering an in-person year and beyond. Are you tired of being your child’s only
short term is challenging executive functioning course for students in grades 6 executive assistant and ready for your adolescent to hear
especially for unpreferred through 9. Your student can join us for three, 90-minute about success skills from someone other than yourself?
topics. He has completed sessions of fun, interactive activities to learn executive Call (561) 625-4125 if you would like to sign up or if
homework and forgot to functioning skills related to organization, planning, time you need school neuropsychological testing to give you
turn it in. He waits until the last minute to start projects management, memory, and attention. The group size is understanding and answers. Learn more at JimForgan.
or studying for exams. What a hot mess!” limited to 10 students. com/executive.
This mom was describing her son’s executive
functioning weaknesses. The term executive functioning
encompasses our brain’s ability to manage different
systems such as planning, organizing, maintaining effort,
remembering, self-regulating, attending, and completing
tasks. School success depends, in part, on having strong
executive functioning skills. Executive functioning

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