- FL
- Broward County
- 1/14/25
- 01/14/2025
- 418 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Broward County School Board meeting, members focused on developing strategies to boost student enrollment while addressing the contentious issue of development agreements and their impact on affordable housing. The board discussed an extensive marketing plan aimed at increasing awareness and enrollment in Broward County Public Schools (BCPS). Simultaneously, there were calls from city representatives to modernize outdated educational mitigation agreements that many see as hindrances to development and housing affordability.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/18/24
- 01/09/2025
- 150 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting, a discussion centered around the board’s decision to join a multi-district litigation concerning insulin pricing, which could potentially recover substantial funds for the district. The litigation, aimed at challenging alleged price inflation by insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers, represents one of the more pressing financial and ethical issues addressed during the session. Other topics included the renaming of an alternative school to The Rise Academy, updates on mental health services for young students, and policy discussions related to student discipline and safety.
- FL
- Palm Beach County
- 12/18/24
- 12/18/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting was marked by a discussion on student safety, focusing on the potential installation of metal detectors in middle and elementary schools. The board also addressed issues such as disciplinary policies affecting minority students, ongoing litigation over insulin pricing, and community engagement initiatives.
- FL
- Broward County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 433 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Broward County School Board meeting, discussions centered on implementing dual language programs and revising committee structures to improve governance and community engagement.
- FL
- Broward County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 433 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Broward County School Board meeting, discussions centered on implementing dual language programs and revising committee structures to improve governance and community engagement.
