Adam Cervera sworn in as Broward County School Board member for District 6

Adam Cervera was sworn in as the Broward County School Board member representing District 6 during a ceremony at Broward County Public Schools on a date not specified. Brenda Pham, the outgoing District 6 board member, administered the oath.

The ceremony, opened by Eviani Figueroa, manager of marketing and strategic communications for Broward County Public Schools, included remarks from Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepper and School Board Chair Deborah Hixson and concluded with brief remarks by John Sullivan, chief communications and legislative affairs officer. Cervera thanked Gov. Ron DeSantis “for placing his trust in me” and said he would prioritize parental involvement, academic standards and student-centered policies.

Why it matters: The swearing-in fills the District 6 seat and places a new vote on the Broward County School Board. Board membership affects districtwide policy decisions on curriculum, school operations and other matters that shape classroom conditions and family engagement in Broward County.

Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepper congratulated Cervera and highlighted his local roots and experience in child advocacy, noting Cervera’s work with Read to a Child and at Florida International University’s law clinic on behalf of students with special needs. Cervera told attendees he grew up in Broward County and is a graduate of JP Tarabella High School; he also spoke about his family and said, “I share his vision for a school system that empowers parents, upholds high academic standards, and puts students first.”

Brenda Pham, whose District 6 seat Cervera fills, administered the oath and introduced him to the audience. Eviani Figueroa opened the event by asking attendees to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and formally welcomed the new member. John Sullivan closed by thanking attendees and noting the board’s regular meeting cadence.

Remarks and ceremonial details recorded in the transcript show multiple elected officials and local leaders in attendance, including the mayor and vice mayor of Weston and other city commissioners and school board members who were recognized from the audience. Cervera thanked family members and several named supporters who submitted letters or otherwise supported his appointment.

No formal board vote or other administrative action beyond the oath was recorded in the meeting transcript excerpt provided; Cervera’s installation was presented as the formal swearing-in of a newly appointed member. The transcript does not specify the effective date of Cervera’s term or any immediate policy actions tied to the swearing-in.