Created : April 21, 2013 at 07:43 PM
March 05, 2013
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Approve letter to The Broward Legislative Delegation from The School Board of Broward County, Florida, regarding School Safety and Security.
At the February 20, 2013, Special School Board Meeting to discuss School Safety Update, Board Members requested the Superintendent to submit a letter to the Broward Legislative Delegation in response to a bill proposed by Senator Eleanor Sobel. This bill calls for the creation of a countywide independent special district to provide school security and mental health referral services throughout Broward County; providing for a governing Board to be known as the Broward School Safety Board; providing for the membership and duties of the Board; providing financial requirements and budget procedures; providing for authorization to levy special assessments; providing for authorization to levy ad valorem taxes not to exceed one-half mill; providing for a ballot question; providing for a referendum; providing for an effective date.
While the District places school safety and security as its highest priority, and is thankful to the members of the Broward County Legislative Delegation for its continued support and commitment to Broward County Public Schools, it has concerns with the bill in its current form.
There is no financial impact to the School Board.
Requested Action
Approve letter to The Broward Legislative Delegation from The School Board of Broward County, Florida, regarding School Safety and Security.
Summary
At the February 20, 2013, Special School Board Meeting to discuss School Safety Update, Board Members requested the Superintendent to submit a letter to the Broward Legislative Delegation in response to a bill proposed by Senator Eleanor Sobel. This bill calls for the creation of a countywide independent special district to provide school security and mental health referral services throughout Broward County; providing for a governing Board to be known as the Broward School Safety Board; providing for the membership and duties of the Board; providing financial requirements and budget procedures; providing for authorization to levy special assessments; providing for authorization to levy ad valorem taxes not to exceed one-half mill; providing for a ballot question; providing for a referendum; providing for an effective date.
While the District places school safety and security as its highest priority, and is thankful to the members of the Broward County Legislative Delegation for its continued support and commitment to Broward County Public Schools, it has concerns with the bill in its current form.
School Board Goals
| Goal 3: Effective Communication |
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the School Board.
Source of Additional Information
Robert Runcie 754 321-2600
Associated File Attachments
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Senator Sobel's Proposed Bill (Files) | |
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Letter to Senator Eleanor Sobel (Files) | |
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ExecutedARF (Files) |