Broward County schools moved Tuesday to address a growing budget gap by directing the superintendent to develop a three-year plan that could cut as many as 1,000 non‑teaching positions a year — up to 3,000 jobs total — a measure the district says could save roughly $250 million.
Superintendent Howard Hepburn cited an estimated $180 million shortfall, and other school board members mentioned a decade-long enrollment decline of more than 40,000 students while staffing levels have remained largely unchanged. The directive specifically excludes classroom teachers.
“Are we in a financial deficit at this time? asked school board member Jeff Holness…