FOR SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, DISTRICT 5
BCPS Must Do Better!
The 2014 SMART Bond did NOT include long-term facilities planning or CCC compliance. Schools like Parkway Middle School received a fraction ($4M vs $40M) of funds needed to finish pre-recession projects. Annual CCC updates on disciplinary practices might also provide insight into the persistent 30% ELA achievement gap.
Key Issues
School Board Accountability & Rebuilding Public Trust
Equitable Resource Allocation/Fiscally Responsible Use of Taxpayer Funds
Equitable Resource Allocation/Fiscally Responsible Use of Taxpayer Funds
- Create an organizational culture rooted in ethical behavior
- When asking the public to approve a tax increase during a period of inflation--transparency is key.
- Operating in the Sunshine: Board Workshops, Yes; "Board Crawls, No."
- Items requesting Board approval need to provide answers, not generate more questions.
- Take advantage of the insight provided by Advisory committees.
Equitable Resource Allocation/Fiscally Responsible Use of Taxpayer Funds
Equitable Resource Allocation/Fiscally Responsible Use of Taxpayer Funds
Equitable Resource Allocation/Fiscally Responsible Use of Taxpayer Funds
- Long-range facilities planning built on best practices including the use of external stakeholders, a plan for CCC compliance, and the Cognia Resource Domain standards.
- Reducing administrative overhead by consolidating office and warehouse space
- Repurposing unused school spaces
- Maximizing ARP funds to improve school indoor air quality and prevent further deterioration of facilities
Increasing Academic Achievement for ALL Students
Equitable Resource Allocation/Fiscally Responsible Use of Taxpayer Funds
Ensure Effective Safety, Security, & Mental Health Initiatives
- Genuinely solicit community input and feedback in developing strategies
- Expand Pre-K, before care, and aftercare programs
- 2012 District goals included 84% of 3rd graders being at level 3+ by 2015 in English Language Arts
- ELA proficiency has hovered between 20% to 50% at the majority of D5 elementary schools
- ELA proficiency at some schools slipped below 20% in 2020-21
Ensure Effective Safety, Security, & Mental Health Initiatives
Equitable Resource Allocation/Fiscally Responsible Use of Taxpayer Funds
Ensure Effective Safety, Security, & Mental Health Initiatives
- HB 1421 compliance, especially as it relates to training
- MSDHSPSA compliance--FY22 Behavior Threat Assessment policy compliance audit
- Completion of Door Buzzer/Camera projects
- Safety and Security Protocols
- Qualified Mental Health Professionals
- Understanding the social and learning effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on students, teachers, and staff