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Advisory group reports security lapses at Broward schools; board asks staff for follow-up
Summary
The Broward County School Board heard a diversity committee report that found inconsistent security practices across schools, prompting board members and staff to request immediate follow-up and a clearer reporting process for advisory visits.
Members of the Broward County School Board on April 8 heard a diversity committee report that described recurring school security problems including blind spots, inoperable cameras and inconsistent single-point entry practices at some campuses.
The committee’s chair, Narni Pierre Grant, told the board the advisory has completed 15 site visits this school year and noted “common themes… facility issues, standard of service and consistency, and safety and security issues.” The committee reported a high number of outstanding work orders, nonfunctional public-address systems at some schools and evidence that required single-point entry procedures were not uniformly enforced.
Board members pressed for more detail. Dr. Zeman (board member) said the board should be told when an advisory…
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