Broward County Public Schools continues to weigh a plan to eliminate over 800 positions to address a sharp decline in student enrollment.
The school board delayed its vote to May 19, giving members more time to review the proposal.
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- The Broward County school board postponed its vote on cutting 856 positions during an April 28 special meeting. A workshop is set for May 11, with a formal vote scheduled for May 19.
- The reorganization could save approximately $40 million. Affected roles include school counselors, behavioral support staff, social workers and clerical support.
- Most of the targeted positions are unoccupied: 159 are vacant due to attrition and a hiring freeze, and 344 were planned but never funded. About 300 employees were notified in mid-April that their jobs would be eliminated or reduced…