Broward County Public Schools public meetings in 2025
60 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular School Board Meeting
The Broward County School Board will consider approving two new Summit Academy charter schools for grades K-8, set to open in 2026-2027. The board also has a special order to discuss the sale of the Trails End site and a policy update on advisory committees. Other items include employee terminations, ground leases, and a conference room naming.
- Sale of Trails End site (special order 4:30 PM)
- Approval of Summit Academy Charter School II and III replication applications
- Policy 1070 – Advisory Committees and Their Memberships (special order 4:45 PM)
- Termination recommendations for Dr. Crystal Langley-Walker and Harry F. Marshall
- Naming of conference room as Marylin Batista, Esq., B.C.S. Conference Room
Special School Board Meeting
The School Board of Broward County is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for four General Counsel finalists. The Board intends to select one candidate for the position and set a date for the Employment Agreement.
- Interviews and selection of one General Counsel from four finalists
School Board Workshop
The Broward County School Board will hold a workshop on December 9, 2025, covering committee reports from multiple advisory groups, an update on educational mitigation agreements, a discussion on outstanding student meal debt, and a district budget update focusing on supplements. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Update on Educational Mitigation Agreements and related issues
- Outstanding Student Meal Debt – discussion with supporting appendices
- District Budget Update – Supplements (added exhibit)
- Reports from Audit Committee, Facilities Task Force, and other advisory groups
School Board Workshop
The School Board will hold a workshop regarding the 'Redefining Our Schools' rule development. The session includes presentations on five-year projections, facility condition indexes, and student reassignments.
- Redefining Our Schools - Rule Development Workshop
- Attorney Client Session regarding Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth, Inc. Vs. The School Board Of Broward County (Case No.: Cace-25-018325)
Annual Organizational Meeting
The Broward County School Board holds its annual organizational meeting required by state law. Members will elect a chair and vice chair, adopt resolutions for meeting dates and signature authorizations, and set standards of boardsmanship. Appointments to various committees for the 2025-26 school year will also be updated. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items.
- Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair (Resolution 26-121)
- Authorization of facsimile signatures (Resolution 26-122)
- Authorization of signatures for depositories (Resolution 26-123)
- Adoption of Standards of Boardsmanship (Resolution 26-124)
- Updates to 2025-26 School Board appointments to agencies and committees
Broward School Board Leasing Corp. (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ORG. MTG)
The Broward School Board Leasing Corp. will elect its directors and officers for the coming term and ratify any actions taken since its last meeting. No financial or project-specific decisions are on the agenda.
- Nomination and election of School Board members as directors of the Leasing Corp.
- Nomination and election of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
- Ratification of prior acts by officers and directors since March 11, 2025.
Special School Board Meeting
The School Board of Broward County will hold a special meeting on November 18, 2025. Key items include determining three finalists for General Counsel, a proposed $4.5 million additional spending for technical staffing contracts (with a memo recommending to vote down), and approving a Wi-Fi/radio agreement with the Broward Sheriff's Office. The board will also consider revisions to an FPL utility easement at Rickards Middle School, revised job descriptions for workers' compensation positions, and termination of the Latinos in Action agreement.
- Additional $4,500,000 spending for ITB-FY23-045 Technical Contract Staffing & Consulting Services (with memo to vote down)
- Determine three finalists and approve timeline for General Counsel search
- Approve Wi-Fi/Radio Agreement with Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO), district-wide
- FPL Utility Easement Agreement revision at Rickards Middle School, District 3
- Termination without cause of agreement with Latinos in Action, Inc.
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board will vote on consent items including employee corrective actions, budget reports, and a reciprocal use agreement with Dania Beach. In open session, the board will hear a special order audit report on Program Manager Owner's Representative (PMOR) and Cost and Program Controls Manager (CPCM) staffing for FY21-25. The board will also consider approving an FDLE agreement for criminal history record access and travel for six board members to a conference.
- H-2: Approve employee corrective actions and probationary release (revised)
- B-1: Direct superintendent to draft policy on parking decal revenues as special revenue
- DD-1: Special order at 1:00 PM to receive RSM audit of PMOR/CPCM staffing analysis (FY21-25, Q2)
- O-1: Approve pre-qualification certification of 17 re-certified and 1 new firm
- J-1: Approve reciprocal use agreement with City of Dania Beach for facilities
Special School Board Meeting
At this special meeting, the School Board will vote on directing the superintendent to amend the 2025-2026 capital budget to deallocate unused funds currently set aside for the H.A.N.D.Y. (Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth, Inc.) lease agreement. The item transfers remaining lease money from a specific budget line item.
- Direct Superintendent to amend 2025-2026 Capital Budget to deallocate unused funds from line-item 56820000 – Cost Center 2680096060 for the HANDY lease agreement
School Board Workshop
The Broward County School Board workshop will hear committee reports, discuss rule development for Policy 1070 on advisory committees, and receive the Bond Oversight Committee FY25 Q4 report. Later items include collective bargaining/labor negotiations, behavioral threat management testing for charter schools, and an OCA budget analysis for discussion. The originally scheduled update on educational mitigation agreements has been withdrawn.
- Collective Bargaining Agreements / Labor Negotiations (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
- Behavioral Threat Management Testing of Charter Schools (added, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- OCA Budget Analysis for Discussion (added, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Rule Development - Policy 1070: Advisory Committees and Their Memberships (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
- Update on Educational Mitigation Agreements withdrawn
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Broward County will hold a workshop to discuss two main topics: facility condition assessments and a district budget update. No votes are expected; this is a discussion session. A policy item on rule development has been withdrawn from the agenda.
- Facility Condition Assessments presentation (revised)
- District Budget Update with added exhibit
- Policy 1000: Rule Development and Rulemaking (withdrawn)
Special School Board Meeting
The Broward County School Board will vote on a revised Driver Safety/Education Program Agreement with Broward County and approve a transition plan for the General Counsel position at this special meeting. Both items are district-wide in scope. The meeting is open to the public with virtual access and written comment options.
- Approve Driver Safety/Education Program Agreement with Broward County (revised)
- Approve General Counsel Transition Plan for the district-wide position
Regular School Board Meeting
The school board will decide whether to add schools to a matching funds program with the City of Fort Lauderdale. Other key items include terminating a behavior intervention contract with Navigate360, approving a sergeant salary agreement with the police union, and reviewing school security assessments. The consent agenda covers personnel actions, school improvement plans, and various agreements.
- CC-2: Include Additional Schools in the Matching Funds to the City of Fort Lauderdale (special order 12:00 PM)
- O-4: Recommendation to Terminate Navigate 360, LLC Agreement (FY22-099-1)
- HH-3: Agreement between School Board and PBA for Sergeant salary schedule 2025-26
- EE-1: 2025-2026 School Security Risk Assessment (SSRA): Findings & Recommendations (revised)
- DD-1: Behavioral Threat Management Policy & Procedures for SY24-25 Qtrs. 3&4
School Board Workshop
The School Board will hold a workshop featuring committee reports, a rule development session for the Gifted Advisory Council Policy, and a presentation on the 'Redefining our Schools Update' from 12:00-3:00 PM. Public comment is permitted with written submissions due by 1:00 PM the day before.
- Committee reports from Audit, District Advisory Council, Diversity, ESE, ESOL, Facilities, Gifted, Green, Human Relations, Multilingual, Parent Community, Small Business, and Technology committees
- Rule development discussion for Gifted Advisory Council Policy (11:00-11:30 AM)
- Presentation and update on 'Redefining our Schools' initiative (12:00-3:00 PM) with added exhibit
- Public written agenda comments accepted via eComments up to 1:00 PM day before meeting
- Public speaking limit of 12 minutes total per meeting, with possible adjustments for large groups
Special School Board Meeting
The board will consider adopting the 2026 State and Federal Legislative Priorities, approve out-of-field teacher assignments for the 2025-2026 school year, and vote on two related items for RFP26-008 Grounds Maintenance Services: a postponed item with a recommendation to vote down, and a separate approval for eight vendors totaling $11,000,000.
- Approve 2026 State and Federal Legislative Priorities (district-wide)
- Approve out-of-field teaching assignments for SY 2025-2026
- Vote on RFP26-008 Grounds Maintenance Services (postponed from 9/16/2025) with memo to vote down
- Approve $11,000,000 grounds maintenance contract with eight vendors: BrightView, EDJ Service, Green Horizon, Juniper Landscaping, SFM Landscape, The Green Experts, UG2, W&G Maintenance
School Board Workshop
The Broward County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss and hear public comment on several topics, including the 2026 state and federal legislative priorities, proposed school calendars for 2026/27 and 2027/28, and revisions to School Board Policy 8020. A closed-door session is added for legal or personnel matters, while a rule development item (Policy 1000) has been withdrawn. No votes are scheduled; the board is gathering input.
- Quarterly feedback session with students and board members (9:00-11:00 AM)
- Discussion of 2026 State and Federal Legislative Priorities (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
- Proposed school calendar options for 2026/27 and 2027/28 (12:00-1:00 PM)
- Closed-door session added for legal/personnel matters (1:00-2:00 PM)
- Proposed revisions to School Board Policy 8020 (2:00-3:30 PM)
Regular School Board Meeting
This regular school board meeting includes approval of a consent agenda covering personnel actions, agreements, and surplus property. Open agenda items feature internal audit reports on behavioral threat management policies and program management, a vote on committee members' laptop use, and approval of the 2026 GFCSB Legislative Program. A closed-door session is scheduled for 12:15 PM.
- Internal Audit Report on Behavioral Threat Management Policy & Procedures (Special Order 10:30 AM)
- Approval of FY 2025-2026 Membership Dues to GFCSB (BB-2)
- Broward Health Work-Based Learning Program agreement (O-3)
- Technology Devices Deployment Services (RFP25-078) and Windows Devices & Accessories (RFP25-079) contracts
- School Boundary Committee Resolution (RR-1) with additional information
School Board Workshop
The School Board of Broward County will hold a workshop on September 9, 2025, to discuss attendance improvements and develop two policies: Policy 1020 on Board meeting rules and Policy 1930 on sponsorships, banners, and signage. Committee reports from various advisory groups will also be presented. No votes are expected at this workshop.
- Presentation of committee reports from 11 advisory groups including Audit, District Advisory Council, Facilities Task Force, and others
- Attendance workshop (revised presentation) from 2:00-3:00 PM
- Rule development for Policy 1020: School Board Meetings and Rules of Order (rescheduled from July 29)
- Rule development for Policy 1930: Sponsorships - Banners and Signage from 4:00-4:30 PM
- Public comment procedures: written eComments due by 1:00 PM day before, 12-minute speaking limit per person per meeting
School Board Workshop - PART III - (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET)
This workshop will discuss proposed rule developments for Policy 1020 (School Board Meetings and Rules of Order) and Policy 1930 (Sponsorships - Banners and Signage), rescheduled from July 29. The meeting follows a public hearing on the budget. Public comment is permitted per Policy 1020 guidelines.
- Rule development on Policy 1020: School Board Meetings and Rules of Order
- Rule development on Policy 1930: Sponsorships - Banners and Signage
- Item rescheduled from July 29, 2025 workshop
- Public speakers allowed 3 minutes per topic, up to 12 minutes total per meeting
- Workshop held at Kathleen C. Wright Building, Fort Lauderdale
School Board Workshop - PART II - (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING)
The School Board is conducting rule development sessions regarding district policies. The discussion includes updates to meeting procedures and regulations for banners and signage.
- Rule Development - Policy 1020: School Board Meetings and Rules of Order
- Rule Development - Policy 1930: Sponsorships - Banners and Signage
Second Public Hearing - Budget
The School Board will hold a second public hearing to consider adopting final millage rates via Resolution #26-115 and the final budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 via Resolution #26-116. These are the final approvals for the district's property tax rates and spending plan.
- Resolution #26-115 adopting final millage rates for FY 2025-2026, district-wide
- Resolution #26-116 adopting final budget for FY 2025-2026, district-wide
- Second public hearing on the budget
- Public comment allowed via eComments or in-person speaking (12-minute total limit per person)
Special School Board Meeting - Superintendent's Annual Financial Report (SAFR)
The School Board of Broward County is meeting to conduct official district business. The primary purpose is to consider the approval of the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report to the Commissioner of Education.
- Approval of the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Special School Board Meeting - District Educational Facilities Plan (DEFP)
The School Board of Broward County is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 District Educational Facilities Plan (DEFP). This plan covers a five-year period beginning July 1, 2025, and applies district-wide.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 District Educational Facilities Plan (DEFP)
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to develop rules for Policy 5090 (Code of Student Conduct) and proposed revisions to Policy 8020. They will also receive a presentation on the 'Redefining Our Schools' initiative for 2025-2026. These are discussions, not final votes.
- Rule development for School Board Policy 5090: Code of Student Conduct
- Rule development for proposed revisions to School Board Policy 8020
- Presentation on Redefining Our Schools - 2025-2026
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board will consider directing the Superintendent to bring back contract extensions for ROCS officers whose contracts expire within the next year. The meeting also includes decisions on matching funds for Sunrise Middle School, several technology and service agreements, and personnel actions. Public comment and live streaming are available.
- Direct Superintendent to bring back contract extensions for ROCS officers (special order at 12:00 PM)
- Direct matching funds to City of Fort Lauderdale at Sunrise Middle School (special order at 3:00 PM)
- Approve agreement with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc. (added item)
- Approve technology agreements: Linewize Filter, Classwize, Monitor; DNS & DHCP System Upgrade; Focus School Choice software
- Approve conflict of interest waiver (District 6)
School Board Workshop
This workshop includes committee reports and presentations on advisory committee policies, the Office of Safe Schools quarterly report (Q4), and the chief auditor's evaluation. These two presentations were rescheduled from the July 29 workshop. No votes are scheduled; it is a discussion session.
- Office of Safe Schools Quarterly Report - Q4 (rescheduled from July 29)
- Chief Auditor Evaluation Feedback & Actions Steps (rescheduled from July 29)
- Advisory Committee Policy and Training Series
- Committee reports from Audit, Diversity, ESE, and other advisory councils
- Public comment procedures and registration details
Special School Board Meeting - PART ll
This special meeting includes approval of multiple large contracts and policy changes. The board will vote on a $31.99 million bus purchase, $13.97 million in preschool services, a $7.78 million dual enrollment amendment, and a $5.93 million bond fund reallocation. Other items include policy revisions, bell time adjustments, and a partnership with the Sloane Stephens Foundation.
- $31.99 million piggyback agreement for new school buses from three vendors
- $13.97 million in preschool services for children with disabilities contracts
- $7.78 million first amendment for dual enrollment with Broward College
- $6.30 million second amendment for supplemental software with Curriculum Associates
- $5.93 million SMART bond fund redirection within Broward Estates school ecosystem
Special School Board Meeting
This special meeting includes adoption of the Code of Student Conduct (Policy 5090) and several policy revisions. The board will consider major spending items, including $31.9 million for new school buses, $13.97 million for preschool disabilities services, and $7.78 million for dual enrollment with Broward College. Also on the agenda: reallocation of $5.9 million in SMART bond funds, bell time changes for Whiddon-Rogers, and a three-year agreement with the Sloane Stephens Foundation.
- Adopt School Board Policy 5090: Code of Student Conduct (district-wide)
- Approve $31,996,450 for purchase of new school buses (PY25-156)
- Approve $13,972,968 for preschool services for children with disabilities (AGR25-128)
- Approve $7,778,000 for dual enrollment articulation agreement with Broward College (FY24-095)
- Direct reallocation of $5,931,882 in SMART Bond funds from Broward Estates Elementary to three nearby schools
School Board Workshop - PART II - (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING)
The Broward County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss several items, including an evaluation of the chief auditor, revisions to Policy 1020 on meeting rules, the Office of Safe Schools quarterly report for Q4, a review of the 2025 legislative session, and the 'Redefining Our Schools' initiative for 2025-2026. Public comment is allowed on each topic.
- Chief Auditor evaluation and feedback
- Rule development for Policy 1020: School Board Meetings and Rules of Order
- Office of Safe Schools quarterly report - Q4
- 2025 Legislative Session Update
- Redefining Our Schools - 2025-2026 strategic plan
School Board Workshop
The School Board workshop includes reports from the Bond Oversight Committee (FY25 Q3), multiple advisory committees, and a closed door session. The board will also evaluate the Chief Auditor, review proposed changes to Policy 1020 (meeting rules), receive the Office of Safe Schools quarterly report, and discuss the 2025 legislative session and the 'Redefining Our Schools' initiative. Public comment is available via written submission or in-person registration.
- Bond Oversight Committee Report FY25 Q3
- Evaluation of Chief Auditor and action steps
- Rule development for Policy 1020: School Board Meetings and Rules of Order
- Office of Safe Schools Quarterly Report - Q4
- 2025 Legislative Session Update
First Public Hearing - Budget
The Broward County School Board is holding a public hearing to consider two resolutions: adopting tentative millage rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and approving the tentative budget for the same fiscal year. Public comment is accepted in writing or in person. The meeting is the first step in finalizing the district's spending plan and property tax levies.
- Resolution #26-112: Adopt tentative millage rates for FY 2025-26
- Resolution #26-113: Adopt tentative budget for FY 2025-26
- Public hearing with in-person and virtual participation options
- Public written comments due by 1:00 p.m. on July 28, 2025
- 12-minute total speaking limit per person for the meeting
Special School Board Meeting - (TDEFP)
This special meeting of the Broward County School Board is convened to consider and vote on the Tentative District Educational Facilities Plan (TDEFP) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, covering a five-year period through June 30, 2030. The plan is presented district-wide and includes an executive summary and supporting appendix. The superintendent recommends approval.
- Approval of the Tentative District Educational Facilities Plan for FY2025-2026, covering five years through 2030
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board will consider approving the advertisement of proposed millage levies and tentative budget for FY 2025-26, as required by Florida law. Other decisions include a mental health assistance allocation plan, a limited student meal debt relief program ($500 per school), and the termination of teacher Craig Rogers. The agenda also includes numerous consent items such as vendor contracts, change orders, and reciprocal use agreements with cities.
- Approve advertising proposed millage levies and tentative budget for FY 2025-26 (F-2)
- Approve Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for 2025-2026 (AA-2)
- Approve limited student meal debt relief of $500 per elementary, middle, high, and center schools (BB-1)
- Adopt recommendation to terminate teacher Craig Rogers (C-2)
- Change orders for Sawgrass ES ($? ), Sanders Park ES, Olsen MS, and South Broward HS (JJ-19, JJ-20, JJ-21, JJ-22)
Special School Board Meeting
The School Board of Broward County is holding a special meeting to consider 18 items, including approvals of contracts, amendments, and additional spending. Key actions include additional $3,305,000 for workers' compensation third-party administrative services, $2,000,000 for scoreboard/video display installation, and $2,968,884 for software/hardware lease/maintenance. Also up for approval are a revised resolution with the PBA and six Summer 2025 School Resource Officer agreements.
- Additional $3,305,000 spending authority for workers' comp third-party admin with S1 Medical, LLC
- Additional $2,000,000 for scoreboard/video display purchase and installation from Daktronics, Inc.
- Revised proposed resolution between SBBC and the PBA
- Six Summer 2025 SRO agreements with Coconut Creek, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sunrise, and BSO
- $2,968,884 continuation of software/hardware lease or maintenance for 2025-2026
School Board Workshop
The Broward County School Board is holding a workshop to discuss facility condition assessments, the capital budget, proposed policies on recording self-contained ESE classrooms, and an update on the 2025 legislative session. No votes are scheduled; the board will receive presentations and discuss each item.
- Facility Condition Assessments and Space Utilization Study (11:30 AM)
- Capital Budget Workshop (2:45 PM)
- Draft Policy 4900: Audio and Video Recording of Self-Contained ESE Classrooms
- Rule Development - Policy 3820: Contracts Verification Limited Delegation
- 2025 Legislative Session Update (4:15 PM)
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board will discuss and vote on terminating the Chief Auditor, adopting sustainability and resilient building standards, and conducting a flood and heat vulnerability assessment. Consent items include personnel actions, job description revisions, university agreements, and a police union contract amendment. The board will also decide on renaming Lauderdale Manors Early Learning and Resource Center.
- Terminate the employment of the Chief Auditor (special order, 12:45 PM)
- Develop sustainability and resilient building standards and design specifications by June 2026
- Develop comprehensive flood and heat vulnerability and risk assessment by June 2026
- Renaming of Lauderdale Manors Early Learning and Resource Center
- Amendments to collective bargaining agreement with PBA (police union) for 2024-25
Special School Board Meeting
The School Board of Broward County is meeting to approve contract amendments for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. The board will also consider updates to the district's organizational chart and specific job descriptions for security and operations roles.
- Third Amendment to continuing contracts for EXP U.S. Services, Inc., RGD & Associates, Inc., MEP Engineering, Inc., and Hammond & Associates, Inc. (RFQ-FY20-183)
- Revised job description for the Senior Security Analyst position
- New job description for the Coordinator Aerial Surveillance Program position
- Amended page of the Superintendent's 2025-26 Organizational Chart
- New job description for the Division of Operations based on the 2025-2026 Organizational Chart
School Board Workshop
The Broward County School Board will discuss transitioning the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free lunch pilot program back to the National School Lunch Program. Other agenda items include rule development for strategy/innovation and teaching/learning policies, proposed site development of the Dave Thomas East Education Center, and evaluation of the Chief Auditor. A closed attorney-client session is scheduled for a lawsuit, Gilbane Building Company v. School Board.
- Transition of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free lunch pilot back to National School Lunch Program
- Proposed site development of Dave Thomas East Education Center
- Evaluation of Chief Auditor Rhonda Rhodes
- Attorney-client session on lawsuit Gilbane Building Company v. School Board (Case No. 24-CV-62238-AHS)
- Rule development for multiple policies including strategy/innovation and teaching/learning
School Board Workshop
The Broward County School Board will hold a workshop on May 20, 2025, beginning at 9 AM. Agenda items include a student feedback session, a Diversity Committee report, an update on the Redefining Our Schools initiative, the proposed FY 2025-2026 audit plan, information technology policies, and student transportation information. The board will take public comments on each topic before discussion.
- Student & School Board Quarterly Feedback Session (9:00-10:30 AM)
- Diversity Committee Report (10:30-11:30 AM)
- Redefining Our Schools Update (11:30 AM-2:00 PM)
- Office of the Chief Auditor Audit Plan Forecast FY 2025-2026 (2:00-3:00 PM)
- Student Transportation & Fleet Services Transportation Information Request (3:30-4:30 PM)
Regular School Board Meeting
The Broward County School Board will vote on meal prices for the 2025-26 school year, the superintendent's proposed organizational chart, and school bell times. The agenda also includes teacher termination cases, charter school renewals, and multiple contract awards for services like Microsoft licensing and transportation. A special order will address renaming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montessori Academy.
- Meal prices for 2025/26 school year (O-3, revised)
- Proposed 2025-2026 Superintendent's Organizational Chart (CC-1, special order 11:30 AM)
- FY 25-26 Opening and Closing School Bell Times (OO-6, second revision)
- Renaming of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montessori Academy (SS-2, special order 11:00 AM)
- FY21-230 Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions Licensing Agreement (O-4, added)
School Board Workshop
The Broward County School Board will meet in workshop on May 6, 2025, to receive committee reports, hear a Bond Oversight Committee report for FY25 Q2, and discuss rule development for religious expression in public schools based on a Florida Department of Education model policy. Other items include board member training, a postponed RFQ for Program Manager Owner Representative Services, and a proposed 2025-26 organizational chart. Public comment is allowed on each topic.
- Rule development: Policy 5000 Religious Expression in Public Schools (FL DOE model policy)
- Bond Oversight Committee report for FY25 Q2
- RFQ-FY20-192 Program Manager Owner Representative Services (postponed from April 22)
- 2025-26 Organizational Chart with financials and summary of changes
- Committee reports from Audit, ESE Advisory, Facilities Task Force, and others
Swearing in Ceremony - K.C. Wright Administration Center
This is a ceremonial swearing-in meeting for the Broward County School Board. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled. The event is open to the public and available via live stream.
- Ceremonial swearing-in of school board members
School Board Workshop
This workshop includes a presentation on using extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to engage students, a master board training session by FSBA, and a quarterly report from the Office of Safe Schools. No binding votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Engaging BCPS Students with Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) presentation
- School Board Member Training: FSBA Master Board
- Office of Safe Schools Quarterly Report - Q3
Special School Board Meeting
The School Board of Broward County will hold a special meeting to approve two items: a fourth amendment to a program manager owner representative services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $9,674,946.60, and a 2025 Graduation Use License Agreement with Nova Southeastern University for 17 graduation ceremonies from May 29 to June 3, 2025.
- Approve Fourth Amendment to RFQ-FY20-192 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $9,674,946.60, extending through January 17, 2026
- Approve 2025 Graduation Use License Agreement with Nova Southeastern University for 17 ceremonies, May 29 – June 3, 2025
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board of Broward County will meet to discuss initiating rulemaking for school choice policy and the renaming of Coconut Creek Elementary. The board is also reviewing several charter school renewal agreements and various district-wide employment and facility contracts.
- Initiate rulemaking for Policy 6400, School Choice, regarding attendance zone boundary changes
- Renaming of Coconut Creek Elementary
- Charter School Renewal Agreements for Championship Academy of Distinction, Avant Garde Academy, Imagine School at Broward, and Paragon Academy of Technology
- Second Amendment to Superintendent's Employment Agreement
- Agreement with CareerSource Broward for Summer Youth Employment through 4/14/2028
School Board Workshop
The School Board will hold a workshop beginning with committee reports, then discuss and develop rules for several policies: Policy 8040 (formerly 2314), Student Services Initiatives, Communications and Legislative Affairs, Policy 1480 (Student Records), and Policy 8000 (Facilities Construction Contract Change Orders). The afternoon includes a budget workshop. Public comments are permitted on each topic before board discussion.
- Budget workshop (1:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
- Rule development: Policy 8040 (formerly 2314)
- Rule development: Student Services Initiatives policy review
- Policy 1480 - Student Records confidentiality and Family Educational Rights
- Rule development: Policy 8000 Approval of Facilities' Construction Contract Change Orders
Broward School Board Leasing Corp.
The Broward School Board Leasing Corp. will meet to consider Resolution No. 25-01. This resolution involves the negotiated sale of Certificates of Participation, Series 2025A, intended for refunding COPs 2015A and 2015B.
- Resolution No. 25-01: Sale of Certificates of Participation, Series 2025A
- Aggregate principal amount not to exceed $225,000,000
Regular School Board Meeting
The School Board will consider multiple collective bargaining agreements with teacher and support staff unions (BTU-ESP, BTU-TSP, FOPE, PBA) and adopt a COPA salary schedule with a 3% raise. A resolution authorizing General Obligation School Bonds Series 2025 is scheduled as a special order at 12:30 PM. Other items include approving standardized grading weights, summer school bell times, and various construction change orders.
- Resolution No. 25-124 for General Obligation School Bonds Series 2025 (special order 12:30 PM)
- Collective bargaining agreements with BTU-ESP, BTU-TSP, FOPE 4/Clinical/FNS, and PBA for 2024-2025
- Adoption of COPA salary schedule with average 3% recurring increase for eligible employees
- Directive to implement standardized grading weights through a procedural framework (B-1)
- Extension of Maintenance and Use Agreement with City of Weston for 90 days
Regular School Board Meeting - PART ll
The agenda is primarily procedural, listing consent and open agenda items across multiple departments such as Academics, Financial Management, and Operations. No specific items with dollar amounts or rezonings are detailed. Public comment is scheduled for 4:00 PM, and an attorney-client session is set for 1:00 PM.
- Agenda includes items under 15 consent and 12 open categories, but specific items are not listed in the provided document.
Special School Board Meeting
At this special meeting, the Broward County School Board will vote on salary increases for two employee groups and approve amendments to the collective bargaining agreement with the Broward Teachers Union – Educational Professionals. All items are for the 2024-2025 school year and apply district-wide.
- Adopt an average 3.0% recurring salary increase for eligible BPAA employees for 2024-2025
- Adopt a 3.0% recurring salary increase for eligible ESMAB employees for 2024-2025
- Approve amendments to the collective bargaining agreement between the School Board and the Broward Teachers Union – Educational Professionals for 2024-2025
School Board Workshop - PART II
The School Board is holding a workshop to discuss a capital program update and a transition plan for the SMART Bond Program. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and will be live-streamed. The agenda does not provide specific dollar amounts or project details.
- SMART Bond Program - Transition Plan (2:00-3:00 PM) with a revised exhibit
- Capital Program Update (presentation listed as PDF attachment)
- Public comment allowed three minutes per speaker on each topic
School Board Workshop
The School Board will review Winter 2024-2025 student performance data, receive committee reports, and discuss advisory committee groups and their membership. The afternoon session focuses on the SMART Bond Program transition plan, including a capital program update and proposed Policy 1070 revisions.
- Presentation of Winter 2024-2025 student performance data
- Reports from 15 committees including Audit, Diversity, and Facilities Task Force
- Quarterly joint discussion with advisory committee groups
- Review of District committees and their membership, including Policy 1070 redline
- SMART Bond Program transition plan and capital program update
Regular School Board Meeting
The Broward County School Board will vote on renaming the Deerfield Beach Aquatic Center to the Peggy Noland Aquatics Complex as a special order at 3:00 P.M. The consent agenda includes approval of budget reports for December 2024, personnel actions, and various contracts. Open items also include a proposed 2025 Federal Legislative Platform and revised job descriptions for the Student Services Initiatives Department.
- Renaming Deerfield Beach Aquatic Center to 'Peggy Noland Aquatics Complex' (S-1, Special Order 3:00 P.M.)
- 2025 Federal Legislative Platform (BB-11, Special Order 3:30 P.M.)
- AGR25-149 – Maximo Application Suite Implementation (OO-12, added)
- AGR25-060 – Agreement with The Chancellor, Masters, Scholars of The University of Cambridge (OO-13, added)
- Proposed revision to School Board Policy 6600 (formerly Policy 5300): Bus Transportation (PP-2, added)
Public Hearing - Finance
The School Board of Broward County is holding a public hearing to discuss a budget amendment. The board will consider increasing the capital transfer to the general fund for fiscal year 2024-25.
- Budget amendment to increase capital transfer to general fund FY24-25 (District-wide)
Regular School Board Meeting - PART ll
The School Board will consider directing the superintendent to provide every Broward County public school student with computer and internet access at school and home by August 11th. Other items include amending federal legislative priorities, appointing a Solid Waste Authority liaison, and approving several change orders and agreements with dollar amounts.
- Directive to ensure computer and internet access for all students by August 11 (BB-10)
- Amend 119th Congress Federal Legislative Priorities (BB-11)
- Appoint School Board Liaison to Solid Waste Authority of Broward County (BB-12)
- Change Order #3 at Lloyd Estates ES for $389,974.27 (JJ-5)
- Settlement Agreement with T&G Constructors for Dillard 6-12 (GG-1)
School Board Workshop
The School Board is holding a workshop to receive reports on bond oversight, the Office of Inspector General, and the SMART program. Members will also discuss rule development for SSEP policies and exceptional student education.
- Bond Oversight Committee Report FY25 Q1
- SMART Program Update
- Rule Development Workshop for 6 SSEP Policies
- Office of Safe Schools Quarterly Report - Q2
- Exceptional Student Education Policies & Procedures
School Board Workshop - PART II
The School Board will receive presentations from the Office of Inspector General and an update on the SMART Program. They will also conduct a rule development workshop on six SSEP policies, hear the Office of Safe Schools quarterly report, review Exceptional Student Education policies, and get an overview of the Building Department.
- 10:00 A.M. – Broward Office of Inspector General Presentation
- 11:00 A.M. – SMART Program Update
- 12:30 P.M. – Rule Development Workshop on 6 SSEP Policies
- 1:00 P.M. – Office of Safe Schools Quarterly Report - Q2
- 2:30 P.M. – Overview of the Building Department
School Board Workshop - Part III
The School Board will hold a workshop featuring an overview of the Building Department from 2:30–3:30 p.m. The meeting includes public comment periods (three minutes per speaker) and is viewable via livestream. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is a presentation and discussion only.
- Overview of the Building Department presented to the Board during a workshop session
Public Hearing - Science - (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP)
The School Board of Broward County is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the adoption of science instructional materials for grades K-12. The hearing will follow the School Board Workshop on February 11, 2025. Public speakers will be allowed three minutes each, and written comments may be submitted in advance.
- Instructional Materials Hearing for Science Adoption (K-12)
School Board Workshop
The School Board holds a workshop covering the annual Superintendent report on the CCC Settlement Agreement, mental health and wellness resources, an update from student advisors on engagement, and proposed revisions to the Student Progression Policy (Policy 4000) and the Enrollment and Withdrawal Policy (Policy 5070). A rule development item on Exceptional Student Education has been withdrawn.
- Annual Superintendent Report on CCC Settlement Agreement (9:00-10:00 AM)
- Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Students (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
- Student Advisors' Update on Student Engagement (12:00-1:00 PM)
- Policy 4000 Student Progression Policy discussion (1:00-2:00 PM)
- Rule Development: Policy 5070 Enrollment and Withdrawal (2:00-2:30 PM)