The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Board Meeting :  I. Office of the Superintendent  
2. I-2. Establishing a Community-Based Committee to Evaluate the Need for Funding and Potential Strategies for Unmet Capital Needs (** TIME CERTAIN 11:00 A.M.)
June 04, 2002
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Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve establishment of a community-based committee to look into any and all opportunities.

The school system continues to grow at a significant rate. While 11 schools are scheduled to open during the next year, additional new schools, school renovations, expansions and athletic facilities are also needed. Many of these are not currently covered under the district_s 5-year capital plan.

To study the need for funds, a committee comprised of community leaders will evaluate the district_s current strategies for funding school and determine funding needed for future facility construction. It is anticipated that the committee would report its recommendations back to the School Board at a November Retreat.

There is no financial impact to the School Board for the work of this committee.


Requested Action
Approve establishment of a community-based committee to look into any and all opportunities.


Summary
The school system continues to grow at a significant rate. While 11 schools are scheduled to open during the next year, additional new schools, school renovations, expansions and athletic facilities are also needed. Many of these are not currently covered under the district_s 5-year capital plan.

To study the need for funds, a committee comprised of community leaders will evaluate the district_s current strategies for funding school and determine funding needed for future facility construction. It is anticipated that the committee would report its recommendations back to the School Board at a November Retreat.

School Board Goals
Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system.


Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the School Board for the work of this committee.


Source of Additional Information
Frank Till, Superintendent of Schools, 765-6271 null



Associated File Attachments
Committee Responsibilities (Files)  
ExecutedARF (Files)