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Board reaffirms promise to Broward Estates students; public urges smart-bond dollars stay in community
Summary
Board members and community leaders debated how to spend Smart Bond funds tied to the Broward Estates repurposing, with the board voting to direct funds to benefit the community ecosystem and early learning center.
The School Board of Broward County heard multiple public comments on plans for Broward Estates after the district reclassified the former Broward Estates Elementary as an early learning center. Speakers — including city officials and neighborhood advocates — urged the board to keep Smart Bond dollars allocated for Broward Estates within the local MLK/Broward Estates/Plantation ecosystem rather than moving them to newer campuses.
Board member Dr. Holness moved that funding originally slated for Broward Estates remain focused on facilities and services that…
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