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Broward School Board opens workshop with pledge and moment of silence for Monarch High student
Summary
The board opened the workshop with the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence for Monarch High freshman Felipe Benitez, who died Jan. 23, 2026; the chair reaffirmed district vision and agenda priorities.
The School Board workshop opened with safety announcements and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Elementary. Board member Rupert asked the board for a moment of silence to remember Monarch High freshman Felipe Benitez, age 15, who died Jan. 23, 2026 in Deerfield Beach. Board leadership reaffirmed the district vision of 100% proficiency and noted this is a working workshop to review advertised agenda items.
The board then moved into committee reports and the regular workshop agenda.
