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Duval County School Board approves amended five‑year capital plan after heated debate over possible school closures
Summary
The Duval County School Board voted 6–1 to approve an amended five‑year capital plan allocating year‑1 funds and outlining years 2–5, while deferring any closure or consolidation votes to a later public‑hearing process. The superintendent said the plan is a funding decision, not a vote to close schools; opponents warned the move is a step toward school closures amid a projected $100m+ operational shortfall.
The Duval County School Board on the evening of the meeting approved an amended five‑year capital plan, with the motion passing in a 6–1 hand vote after more than two hours of public comment and board discussion. The plan sets funding allocations for years 1 through 5 and lists additional projects for years 6–15, subject to annual review.
Superintendent Dr. Bernier framed the vote as a budget and funding action, not an immediate step to close schools: “The recommendation is that the Duval County School Board approve the amended school district 5 year capital plan as required by section 1013.35, Florida Statutes.” He reiterated that closures and…
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