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Board adopts resolution recognizing PBA classifications and directs review of discipline and complaint procedures for school police
Summary
The board passed a resolution recognizing two classifications under the Police Benevolent Association and directed staff to review and report back on discipline and complaint processes for law enforcement personnel, including whether policy and contracts consistently reference complaint procedures.
The School Board unanimously adopted a resolution acknowledging the Police Benevolent Association's recognition of two classifications (police officers and sergeants) as requested in a hearing officer's order, and the board engaged in extended discussion about discipline and complaint procedures for district law enforcement personnel.
Public comment urged the board to address an identified internal-control weakness: the PBA agreement as drafted was silent on complaint procedures and discipline, and a speaker recommended aligning contract language and district policy with state law (citing Florida Statutes 112.532 and 112.533, commonly called the law-enforcement officer bill of rights sections). Board members asked staff to review all employee-group contracts to ensure consistent language about complaint and discipline processes.
General counsel and staff explained that Policy 02/1950 (and other provisions) delegate responsibility to the police chief to develop a Broward County Schools Police Department manual and procedure framework. The board asked for a broader report on how complaints and discipline for law enforcement personnel are handled across policy, practice and procedures, and requested that the police chief's manual or procedural documents be shared with the board.
Why it matters: Multiple board members said they want clarity and assurance that a consistent, transparent complaint and discipline framework covers the district's law enforcement personnel; staff agreed to return with a consolidated account of policies and procedures.
Next steps: Staff will review collective-bargaining agreements and relevant policies and bring back a report on the complaint and discipline process for law-enforcement personnel; the superintendent noted a policy review on the board's calendar.
