Month: April 2018

April 27, 2018,

Broward County Public Schools would like to clarify a portion of a statement made earlier today regarding the Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund administered by the Broward Education Foundation, an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization.  We would like to make clear that neither the school district nor Superintendent Robert Runcie are affiliated with the Fund or the volunteer steering committee that was appointed to raise additional money and oversee a disbursement plan. The Foundation and committee are totally independent of the school district. The money in this charitable fund was generously donated by businesses and individuals from around the globe and 100 percent of it will be given to the victims as unrestricted gifts later this summer. 

“Across our community, our hearts remain with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and all of those impacted by the February 14, 2018, tragedy. The District is not placing a “value” or setting liability limits regarding the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Rather, the Superintendent supports the independent work of the Broward Education Foundation and the steering committee created to raise funds for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas victims’ families, survivors and those impacted by the tragedy but is not affiliated with the fund in any manner. With regard to legal actions, the District is guided by state law (F.S. Sec. 768.28) – and this law sets sovereign immunity caps for legal actions against all public agencies, including the School Board. This law also incorporates the ability of victims’ families and survivors to make claims to the legislature beyond the sovereign immunity caps. The District remains committed to providing support and resources for all those impacted by this tragedy.”

 

Tracy Clark, Chief Public Information Officer, Broward County Public Schools

 

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential.” Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has over 271,500 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 234 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 93 charter schools. BCPS serves a diverse student population, with students representing 204 different countries and 191 different languages. To learn more, visit browardschools.com. Follow BCPS on Twitter @browardschools and Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, and download the free BCPS mobile app.

 

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is excited to announce School Choice Phase II applications for the 2018/19 school year will be accepted beginning May 1, 2018.

During the School Choice Phase II application process, parents and guardians may submit applications for magnet programs and school reassignments at schools with available seats following the initial School Choice application window, which took place earlier this school year.

This year, Phase II is divided into multiple application periods to provide families with quicker notifications regarding the status of their child’s application (see chart below).

Online Applications May Be Submitted		Application Status Notification
May 1 – May 8, 2018		May 24, 2018
June 1 – June 8, 2018		June 21, 2018
July 1 – July 8, 2018		July 24, 2018
August 13, 2018		August 14, 2018
August 14, 2018		August 15, 2018
August 15, 2018		August 16, 2018
August 16 –  August 19, 2018		August 20, 2018
August 20 – August 22, 2018		August 23, 2018
August 23 –  August 27, 2018		August 28, 2018

Please note:

Families of students placed in a waitpool following the Phase I application window, do not need to submit another application for Phase II, unless a different school or magnet program is desired.
Families applying for the first time during Phase II, only need to apply during one of the application periods listed above. If a student is placed in a waitpool, the application remains active during the entire Phase II process.
 
To learn more about School Choice Phase II options, application windows and notification timelines, and to apply online (beginning May 1, 2018), visit browardschools.com/schoolchoice. 

Parents and guardians are encouraged to explore all of the District’s School Choice options. BCPS is a national leader in offering innovative, personalized learning programs to meet students’ interests and preparing them for college and careers. For more information, contact the Demographics and Student Assignments Department at 754-321-2480.

 
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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential.” Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has over 271,500 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 234 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 93 charter schools. BCPS serves a diverse student population, with students representing 204 different countries and 191 different languages. To learn more, visit browardschools.com. Follow BCPS on Twitter @browardschools and Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, and download the free BCPS mobile app.

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During today’s (Tuesday, April 24, 2018) School Board meeting, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Robert W. Runcie provided an update regarding issues and concerns raised by speakers during last week’s Forum on School Safety. The Superintendent’s report is part of the District’s commitment to ensuring the community has access to accurate information regarding school safety and security.

Watch the Superintendent’s Report during the April 24, 2018, School Board Meeting:

https://eduvision.tv/l?emgRRg

View the PowerPoint presentation from the Forum on School Safety:

http://browardschools.com/SiteMedia/Docs/Info/Forum-on-School-Safety-Presentation2.pdf

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On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, the School Board of Broward County, Florida approved an agenda item that authorizes Superintendent Robert W. Runcie to communicate the intent of the School Board regarding the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program with appropriate outlets, including Florida’s Governor, the Commissioner of Education, the State Board of Education, and the State Legislature.

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“Committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has more than 271,500 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 234 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 93 charter schools. BCPS serves a diverse student population, with students representing 204 different countries and 191 different languages. To learn more, visit browardschools.com. Follow BCPS on Twitter @browardschools and Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, and download the free BCPS mobile app.

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