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Broward schools present SMART bond updates for Oakland Park campuses; some projects near closeout, others face sequencing or structural fixes
Summary
Broward County Public Schools staff told the City Commission that nearly $47 million has been invested in Oakland Park school modernization under the SMART program; several projects are in closeout while others (Rickards Middle School gym, Northeast High building 4) face sequencing or structural issues still being resolved.
Representatives of Broward County Public Schools updated the Oakland Park City Commission on Oct. 22 about the SMART bond-funded modernization work across every Oakland Park campus.
Why it matters: The SMART program funds major renovations and replacements for public-school facilities; improvements affect safety, learning environments and community uses of school property in Oakland Park.
Summary of work and reported status (as presented) - Overall: Staff said nearly $47,000,000 has been invested in school modernization and facility upgrades across Oakland Park and that every campus is "substantially into construction or closeout." The district also provided each campus a $100,000 school-choice enhancement allocation for items like digital marquees and gym scoreboards. - Northeast High School: Total renovation…
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