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What the board did: After extended public testimony from Coral Springs and Parkland municipal leaders, parents and residents, the board voted to (1) instruct the superintendent to include a C4 choice-boundary option in the district's next boundary cycle and (2) initiate rulemaking on reassignment priority policy so affected students — and their siblings — would be given reassignment priority where seats are later available. Board members and staff made clear the two steps are separate: a choice-boundary designation is adopted through the official boundary process (policy 80-10) and would be finalized during the district's annual boundary work; a reassignment-policy change (policy 6,400) would apply districtwide and would be implemented only after the rulemaking process is completed.

Nut Graf: Residents of both Coral Springs and Parkland pressed the board for a path to restore access for families who were rezoned out of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after the earlier boundary change. The board's actions create two parallel tracks: one that formally considers establishing a lasting choice boundary through the boundary process and one that changes the reassignment priority framework for any future reassignment cycles.

Timing and process: Staff said the reassignment-priority rulemaking (policy 6,400) would require public rule-making steps and could not be completed before the district begins awarding reassignment seats this spring; any new policy language would apply for the 2026-27 reassignment cycle if adopted in the coming months. The C4 choice-boundary option will be incorporated into the district's boundary process beginning this summer and considered for adoption under the district's boundary calendar.

Ending: Officials said they expect to return to the board with draft language and timeline details; the board asked staff to coordinate public outreach with the municipalities and affected families.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Broward County Public Schools - Regular School Board Meeting - Apr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After public testimony from municipal leaders and residents, the Broward County School Board directed the superintendent to develop options for a \"choice boundary\" for the C4 area and initiated rulemaking on reassignment priority so students affected by past boundary changes can receive priority in future reassignment seat awards.","taxTitle","Broward, School Districts, Florida","taxId",15571,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6598971,"City, school board agree on traffic flip at Lions Creek Middle to ease dangerous morning congestion",602,7981000,8583000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3020394-e1b70b3395bc9622ea8102ceb7153dfa&start=7981&end=8583","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3020394-e1b70b3395bc9622ea8102ceb7153dfa/thumbnail_7981000.jpg","/articles/6598971/Florida/City-school-board-agree-on-traffic-flip-at-Lions-Creek-Middle-to-ease-dangerous-morning-congestion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598971-e22d1c6e31b6e409430e41d505de302a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770655036&Signature=NMl4x~v4yP0KRL0RpVu4jsz3-aaNL3vdg3rbgDhEgQ6pBMPvBYg4Gthmx47rgk28j8RULr8E0~sGrNAb7CefZNYOo5sWt0ifqaf-9YI4HIJIEjWNNhLQjFKOEYkkO8Az5pn6pY7BZIF0ajBzyyXhoq~W6nTAzVbCJSrP3FIF1AV9F2CtVfSRseLFK8lBr4cCC-KwA9jO36PxO6lpPaRz64g0ZVu--r0uX9daEaS-Gt07EhGHck0HBU-PAUbrgi6Tl7cWiAMM01I949Ue-OpTaabZ9f~1ZprKxCcFbEnNWJEP8xudr-7lAR9BbA4L68efh30pqTwvXBalH3RsITHOVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School Board of Broward County approved a traffic-improvement agreement with the City of Coconut Creek to change the car and bus drop-off configuration at Lions Creek Middle School, a move municipal leaders and police said is needed to relieve daily gridlock and safety hazards.

The board’s vote followed testimony from Coconut Creek Mayor Riley, City Manager Sheila Rose and Police Chief Fred Hoefer, who described a long history of congestion that spills into surrounding neighborhoods and requires constant traffic-unit deployments during arrival and dismissal. The city said it has spent roughly $200,000 per year on traffic management around the school for several years and urged a permanent fix.

Nut Graf: The agreement calls for flipping the locations used by buses and cars for morning drop-off — moving parent drop-off onto a roadway with greater capacity — and includes city-funded work on adjacent public property and coordination of permits and construction so portions of the plan can be in place before the next school year.

What the board approved: Board members heard that the change is intended to keep walkers and bicyclists in designated school zones, reduce the number of incidents of cars blocking driveways, and reduce the heavy demand on city police resources. The board voted unanimously to approve the agreement and urged staff and the city to move quickly, with staff saying the parent/drop-off portion could be implemented first while larger design work proceeds.

Community response and next steps: Coconut Creek officials said they will contribute funding for the work and will coordinate permitting to accelerate construction; school district staff said some components may be completed in phases, with the parent drop-off flip prioritized for the start of the next school year. The district and city plan to continue meeting on detailed design, traffic modeling and community communications.

Ending: After the vote, several residents and school leaders who had attended the meeting thanked the board and city for what they called a long-overdue effort to reduce a daily safety risk around the school.","After years of complaints, the City of Coconut Creek and Broward County School Board approved a traffic improvement agreement to flip bus and parent drop-off zones at Lions Creek Middle School. The board voted unanimously following testimony from municipal leaders, police and parents who described chronic congestion and safety problems.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6598976,"Board extends Superintendent Hepburn’s contract, adds $10,000 to base salary",2040,11220000,13260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3020394-e1b70b3395bc9622ea8102ceb7153dfa&start=11220&end=13260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3020394-e1b70b3395bc9622ea8102ceb7153dfa/thumbnail_11220000.jpg","/articles/6598976/Florida/Board-extends-Superintendent-Hepburns-contract-adds-10000-to-base-salary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598976-70daaa07feb2acd07cffe2979f0e19f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770655036&Signature=jY~j2l5jCC~Q6VUx8iXaHkKewPvZEcWs2Sdi2c-CgU~eHsNsj28PWF5sV5U-Nkm1xrQEHDOZcqIfpEixktfhvJ4sW59VApJsCJ0hx2~QYcObu7EXeIJ~2SB~VHSBXCxyGLD4OMO0aZ19~tmDiGYFCbFRa0HI1OlN-i-AiIQ9tQVzRJEs9RoklWFT5lWXWgcipp13ZFcUEpRe~AZk0mErw5lqx1XDuLSwuVhnFX3cq3UfjjsuklQDju6VZJM9T4flwId0KXkYaIV4I2jsYoeYqcE6eFhh3JDqbyk9pvFpqDGm9D1USLlE7fY4tUjhlzWgmtBepUb5k4HWRe2xfZP7FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School Board of Broward County voted to extend Superintendent Howard Hepburn’s employment agreement and approve several amendments after a public discussion and roll-call votes.

The board approved an extension of Hepburn’s contract through Feb. 19, 2030, and later approved an amendment to raise his base salary by $10,000. During the debate, board members and community speakers described the superintendent’s first year as marked by improved district performance and strengthened municipal partnerships. Several elected municipal officials and union and nonprofit leaders spoke in support of keeping Hepburn in the post.

The discussion included a motion to increase the superintendent’s base pay, and a separate amendment to provide a one-time attorney-fee payment was considered and failed. After the board approved the $10,000 base increase by roll-call vote, Hepburn told the board he accepted the amendment. The board then unanimously approved the overall contract as amended.

Nut Graf: The board’s action gives the superintendent more time to continue initiatives begun during his first year — including facilities work, a focus on student outcomes and renewed district partnerships — while adding a modest pay increase reflecting board members’ judgment of his performance to date.

Board action and votes: The motion to increase Hepburn’s base salary by $10,000 passed on roll call. A separate motion to allocate up to $5,000 to cover attorney fees for the superintendent failed. The final approval of the amended contract passed unanimously. The superintendent thanked the board and said he was focused on continuing district work.

Context and next steps: Staff said the personnel and compensation changes are effective under the terms negotiated in the amendment and that any operational follow-up or implementation steps will be handled by Human Resources and the Office of the Superintendent. Hepburn and staff said they will continue work on district priorities including budgeting and facility projects.

Ending: The board’s vote delivers contract stability as the district prepares for budget challenges and ongoing capital projects. Hepburn concluded his remarks by thanking the board and urging the district to continue work on core priorities.","The School Board of Broward County voted to extend Superintendent Howard Hepburn’s contract through Feb. 19, 2030 and approved a $10,000 increase to his base salary, after a separate motion to add attorney-fee coverage failed. The board later approved the full amended contract.","actionData","errors"]

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Board directs superintendent to pursue boundary choice option for rezoned C4 area; rule change also initiated for reassignment priority

City, school board agree on traffic flip at Lions Creek Middle to ease dangerous morning congestion

Board extends Superintendent Hepburn’s contract, adds $10,000 to base salary