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Coral Springs officials press Broward schools after board approves C4 reassignment policy effective 2026–27
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Summary
City manager reported the Broward County School Board unanimously approved a school‑choice priority for students affected by the C4 boundary changes, but the change is not effective until the 2026–27 school year; the city submitted 26 active reassignment requests and will continue advocacy for families.
Coral Springs officials said April 16 that the Broward County School Board approved a policy change intended to help students affected by recent C4 boundary adjustments, but that the change will not take effect until the 2026–27 school year.
City Manager Catherine told the City Commission she and commissioners had attended the school‑board meeting and that staff had proactively collected and formally submitted 26 active school‑choice reassignment requests on behalf of Coral Springs families in the C4 zone. “The policy change will not take effect until the 2026–27 school year,” Catherine said, stressing that Broward County Public Schools will notify the families it has on file beginning April 28.
Commissioners who attended the county meeting said they welcomed the board’s vote but expressed disappointment the change could not be implemented for the 2025–26 year. Commissioner Sarah said she was concerned by some school‑board comments and promised continued advocacy. The commission directed city staff to continue coordinating with Broward County Public Schools and to communicate directly with affected families using the contact information residents provided to the city.
City staff said they will monitor placement notifications and continue to press for more immediate relief where possible while acknowledging the school district controls enrollment policy and timelines.
What residents were told: Families who registered with the city will receive placement notifications starting April 28; the policy change is binding on the district for the 2026–27 school year but does not guarantee earlier placement for students for 2025–26.
