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School Board Workshop

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The Broward County School Board is holding a workshop on December 8, 2025, to review and provide direction on 'Redefining Our Schools' Phase 2 proposals. These proposals include potential school consolidations, mergers, and boundary changes across the district. The board will also hold a private attorney-client session regarding a pending lawsuit.

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This workshop determines which school consolidation and boundary change proposals will move forward to a final vote on January 21, 2026, directly impacting school assignments and facility usage for students and families in the affected regions.

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 9:00 AM Kathleen C. Wright Building 600 Southeast Third Avenue, Board Room Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 AGENDA FOR BOARD WORKSHOP 1. 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. – Redefining Our Schools - Rule Development Workshop ADDED EXHIBITS BOARD WORKSHOP CAN BE VIEWED VIA LIVE STREAM OVER THE INTERNET ON THE DISTRICT'S WEBSITE (www.browardschools.com). Revised 12/3/25 Public speakers will be permitted three minutes each to address a topic prior to Board Members' discussion on the topic. The times for items on the agenda are only estimates. The actual start times for these topics may vary up to an hour or more depending on the nature of the items and the length of the Board discussions and public comments. The meeting will also be live streamed. Public Written Agenda Comments - Members of the public may submit public written comments by selecting the eComments tab at the following District webpage: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/55263. Public Written Agenda Comments must be submitted no later than 1:00 p.m. the day before the published date of the School Board Meeting or Workshop. Anonymous comments will not be accepted; therefore, written comments must include the person’s name, city of residence, and zip code. Written agenda comments may not exceed a maximum of twenty-two hundred and fifty (2250) characters. Pursuant to School Board Policy 1020, the public may speak a total of twelve (12) minutes during any single meeting, not including committee reports. Additionally, in the event a large group of individuals (ten (10) or more) sign-up to speak on any one agenda item, the Board Chair has the authority to adjust the time limit for each speaker to speak less than the three (3) minutes usually permitted or limit the overall time speakers will be heard on that item. Free guest parking is available at the southeast 3rd Avenue parking lot on all School Board meeting dates. TOPICS Presentation.pdf Memo - Five-Year Projections.pdf Facility Condition Indexes.pdf School Fact Sheets.pdf Student Reassignments.pdf Parent Surveys.pdf Board Workshop December 8, 2025 1

2. 2:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. – ATTORNEY CLIENT SESSION Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth, Inc. Vs. The School Board Of Broward County, Case No.: Cace-25-018325, pending before the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. ADJOURNMENT The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The School Board also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department & District’s Equity Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator at 754-321-2150 or email eeo@browardschools.com. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or email eeo@browardschools.com. Language Interpretation/Translation Services are available for the public upon request to the Bilingual/ESOL Department by emailing ESOLRequests@browardschools.com. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made at a meeting(s) announced by this Notice with respect to any matter considered at such meeting(s) will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which records testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Telephone conferencing or other telecommunications technology may be used in conducting this public meeting to permit absent Board Members to participate in discussions, to be heard by other School Board Members and the public, and to hear discussions taking place during the meeting. Notice is hereby given that two or more Board Members of The School Board of Broward County, Florida, may be participating. Board Workshop December 8, 2025 2

Redefining Phase 2 Rule Development December 8, 2025, School Board Workshop 3

2 Pursuant to Policy 8010, School Attendance Zone Boundaries and School Usage, the Redefining Our Schools Phase 2 process was initiated at the August 26, 2025, School Board Workshop. Following this workshop, the process of stakeholder engagement proceeded through meetings with municipal leaders, eight community meetings, three regional meetings, and a site-specific meeting for non-traditional schools with the communities of schools proposed to be impacted. The 62- member School Boundary Advisory Committee met and voted on which proposals to recommend for School Board approval. Their recommendations are included in the presentation. School Board direction is being sought via this Rule Development workshop on which Redefining Our Schools proposals should move on to final Rule Making at the Regular School Board Meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026. To garner School Board direction on the proposals developed through this year’s Redefining Our Schools Process. The Superintendent may not allow the District to operate without an accountability system for policy implementation that includes expectations, evaluations, transparency, and continuous improvement. Please review and discuss the Redefining Our Schools proposals presented in this presentation and provide guidance and direction to the Superintendent for Rulemaking at the January 21, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting. Financial Impact: Please see financial impact analyses contained within this presentation. Presentation Rationale: Purpose: Connection to the Strategic Plan: Request to the School Board: INTRODUCTION 4

3 Agenda ➢ Purpose ➢ Regional Meetings Recap ▪ Including Seagull Alt. HS & Whiddon-Rogers Ed. Ctr. Community Meeting ➢ Boundary Committee Recommendations ➢ Proposal Recommendations ▪ Potential Strategies, Data Analysis, and Other Considerations ➢ Additional Redefining Elements ➢ Remaining Deliverables ▪ Review Timeline ➢ Board Discussion ➢ Next Steps 5

Date Region Location Monday, October 27, 2025 North Coral Springs HS Thursday, November 6, 2025 Central Dillard 6-12 HS Thursday, November 13, 2025 South Miramar HS Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Seagull School & Whiddon-Rogers Whiddon-Rogers Ed. Ctr. 4 Regional Community Meetings 6

Proposals for Consideration (Central Region) 5 ❖ Potential consolidation of North Fork ES into Walker ES ❖ Expanding Thurgood Marshall ES to a K-8 school ❖ Consolidation of Bair MS into Westpine MS ❖ Creation of an innovative program for a seamless K-8 pathway between Horizon ES and Bair MS ❖ Merger of Plantation MS and Plantation HS into a 6-12 school with a Public Safety theme in partnership with the City of Plantation 7

Proposals for Consideration (South Region) - Continued 6 ❖ Potential expansion of grades offered to K-8 at Coconut Palm ES, Dolphin Bay ES, Silver Lakes ES, and Sunset Lakes ES ❖ Merger of Fairway ES and Sunshine ES ❖ Merger of Palm Cove ES and Pines Lakes ES ❖ Merger of Chapel Trail ES and Panther Run ES ❖ Expansion of Lakeside ES Boundary due to mergers ❖ Repurposing of Glades MS ❖ Expansion of New Renaissance MS and Silver Trail MS Boundaries ❖ Options for Walter C. Young MS ❖ Review Coral Cove Academy of the Arts Boundary ❖ Redesign of Hallandale HS, Expansion of Miramar HS Boundary ❖ Feeder pattern change for Charles W. Flanagan HS and West Broward HS Boundaries 8

The question below was posed through the ThoughtExchange platform for stakeholders to respond to and rate other entries at the North Regional Meeting. “What programmatic offerings or enhancements would you like to see at Coral Springs, Forest Glen, Margate, Ramblewood, and Sawgrass Springs Middle Schools to better support student success and community needs? 7 ThoughtExchange Inquiry 9

The question below was posed through the ThoughtExchange platform for stakeholders to respond to and rate other entries at the Central and South Regional Meetings as well as the Whiddon-Rogers Education Center community meeting: “As we explore each proposal, based on the school your student(s) currently attends or the consideration that directly impacts your community, please respond to these two questions: What ideas do you have that would help make these proposals successful? Alternatively, what challenges should Broward County Public Schools address to ensure students and families are supported during these potential changes?” 8 ThoughtExchange Inquiry 10

ThoughtExchange Engagement Summary 9 11

ThoughtExchange Summary Links 10 Meeting Date & Location North Region Monday, October 27, 2025 Coral Springs High School Central Region Thursday, November 6, 2025 Dillard 6-12 High School South Region Thursday, November 13, 2025 Miramar High School Seagull School/Whiddon-Rogers Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Whiddon-Rogers Education Center 12

• The community emphasized a strong desire for programmatic expansions and improvements across Coral Springs, Forest Glen, Margate, Ramblewood, and Sawgrass Springs Middle Schools. Key areas of interest include the establishment of magnet programs in STEM, Environmental Science, and Performing Arts to boost student engagement and retention. • Respondents expressed a need for technical and vocational courses such as trades, robotics, AI literacy, and culinary arts to prepare students for future careers. Enhancements to language programs, sports, extracurricular clubs, and community engagement activities were also requested to foster holistic student development and strengthen community-school partnerships. 11 North Regional Meeting Summary 13

• The community emphasized varied perspectives on the proposed changes impacting local schools. Key suggestions include enhancing public safety measures, preserving historical sites like North Fork Elementary, investing in Montessori and innovative programs, and ensuring effective resource allocation. There was an emphasis on maintaining academic quality and existing community ties, especially at schools with strong traditions, like North Fork. • Concerns revolve around potential overcrowding, transportation difficulties, loss of school identity, and the impact on students' mental health and individualized learning, with a call for clear communication and phased implementation to ease transitions. 12 Central Regional Meeting Summary 14

• The community emphasized several key ideas and challenges in considering school proposals. Many highlight the importance of maintaining high academic standards, such as through existing Cambridge programs and dual- language pathways, to support student success. Concerns are raised about potential school closures, emphasizing the impact on community cohesion, student stability, and potential overcrowding and traffic issues. • Transparency and communication are repeatedly underscored as crucial for trust during the transition. Additionally, the need for adequate funding, program continuity, and addressing job security for staff are emphasized as essential to supporting families and ensuring educational quality. 13 South Regional Meeting Summary 15

• The community emphasized ensuring safety and maintaining routine for both students and staff, particularly within programs for vulnerable populations. Preserving distinct identities and addressing logistical and operational challenges are essential for a successful merger. There is concern about potential staff changes, particularly administrative support roles, and the need for clear communication to foster trust. Suggestions include allocating space efficiently, facilitating collaboration with the City of Fort Lauderdale, and considering alternate school models like technical schools. Issues like enrollment, safety, and the impact on existing programs also need careful consideration. 14 Conversation at Whiddon-Rogers Education Center 16

15 Proposal 1: Sunshine ES into Fairway ES All 343 in-boundary students attending Sunshine ES will be moved to Fairway ES beginning in 2026-27. Sunshine ES campus will be transitioned to another District use. School Fairway Elementary Sunshine Elementary Enrollment 2025-26 445 389 Permanent Capacity 934 749 Gross Capacity 970 749 % Utilization Permanent 47.6% 51.9% % Utilization Gross 45.9% 51.9% Over/ (Under) Permanent (489) (360) Over/ (Under) Gross (525) (360) Modular Capacity 36 0 Relocatable Capacity 0 0 Total Living in Boundary 856 623 Total in Boundary Attending 326 343 % in Boundary Attending 38.1% 55.1% Out-of-Boundary Students Attending 40 46 % of Students from Out-of-Boundary 9.0% 11.8% In Boundary Attending Charter 312 163 % In Boundary Attending Charter 36.4% 26.2% In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 218 117 % In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 25.5% 18.8% School Fairway Elementary Sunshine Elementary % Non-Hispanic Black 81.6% 64.0% % Hispanic 13.7% 29.6% % Non-Hispanic White 0.7% 3.1% % ELL 9.0% 26.7% % ESE 26.5% 20.1% % FRL 93.7% 94.1% School Grade C B FCI 18.9% 28.8% Magnet or Innovative Program School No No HeadStart/VPK HS/VPK No Dual Language No No Committee Vote Yes 45/ No 5 Recommended 17

16 Proposal 1: Sunshine ES into Fairway ES Feeder Pattern: Elementary - High Elementary School Middle School High School K-5 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage Fairway New Renaissance Miramar 856 856 100.0% Sunshine New Renaissance Miramar 623 623 100.0% Consideration Analysis Impact on Enrollment The combined enrollment of both schools, including both in-boundary and out-of- boundary students is 834, which fits into the permanent capacity at Fairway (934). Only the in-boundary students from Fairway would fit within the capacity at Sunshine (749). Impact on Feeder Patterns Both schools feed 100% to New Renaissance MS and then to Miramar HS, so combining the two schools would have no impact on feeder patterns. Impact on Neighborhood Integrity No neighborhoods would be split if the two schools were to be combined. However, Miramar Park neighborhood, currently divided between the two schools, would be united in one boundary. Impact on Distance to School All students currently in the Sunshine boundary would have to travel farther to school to get to Fairway. Most of the Fairway boundary north of Miramar Parkway and west of University Drive is closer to Sunshine. However, both University Drive and Miramar Parkway are walking hazards, which may allow students to be afforded bus transportation. Impact on School Diversity Fairway has a higher percentage of students who are non-Hispanic Black (+17.6 points), as well as ESE students (+6.5 points), while Sunshine has a higher percentage of students who are Hispanic (+15.9 points) and ELL (+17.7 points). Other demographic subgroups differ by less than 5 percentage points and combining the two schools would not negatively impact student diversity. Impact on Students with Special Needs Fairway has 5 self-contained ESE classes made up of 45 students, while Sunshine has 4 self-contained ESE classes made up of 35 students. Combining the two schools would result in 9 ESE classes with a total of 80 students served across them. 18

17 Proposal 1: Sunshine ES into Fairway ES Financial Impacts Category One-Time Recurring Fund Type (Capital / General) Estimated Revenue/Savings -- $1,265,460 General Estimated Expenditures/Costs -- $117,192 General Transportation Impact -- Cost Neutral -- Net Financial Impact -- $1,148,268 General Annual Maintenance and Utilities Costs for Sunshine ES: $384,000 Green = Positive Red = Negative 19

18 Proposal 2: Panther Run ES into Chapel Trail ES All 224 in-boundary students attending Panther Run ES will be moved to Chapel Trail ES beginning in 2026-27. Panther Run Elementary campus will be transitioned to another District use. School Chapel Trail Elementary Panther Run Elementary Enrollment 2025-26 541 290 Permanent Capacity 838 778 Gross Capacity 1,054 778 % Utilization Permanent 64.6% 37.3% % Utilization Gross 51.3% 37.3% Over/ (Under) Permanent (297) (488) Over/ (Under) Gross (513) (488) Modular Capacity 216 0 Relocatable Capacity 0 0 Total Living in Boundary 833 537 Total in Boundary Attending 417 224 % in Boundary Attending 50.1% 41.7% Out-of-Boundary Students Attending 102 65 % of Students from Out-of-Boundary 18.9% 22.4% In Boundary Attending Charter 365 243 % In Boundary Attending Charter 43.8% 45.3% In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 51 70 % In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 6.1% 13.0% School Chapel Trail Elementary Panther Run Elementary % Non-Hispanic Black 14.0% 23.4% % Hispanic 64.0% 53.8% % Non-Hispanic White 17.0% 14.8% % ELL 16.3% 15.9% % ESE 28.1% 31.7% % FRL 45.8% 46.2% School Grade A A FCI 14.1% 14.6% Magnet or Innovative Program School No No HeadStart/VPK VPK VPK Dual Language Yes No Committee Vote Yes 13/ No 37 Not Recommended 20

19 Proposal 2: Panther Run ES into Chapel Trail ES Feeder Pattern: Elementary - High Elementary School Middle School High School K-5 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage Panther Run Silver Trail West Broward 537 537 100.0% Chapel Trail Silver Trail West Broward 833 833 100.0% Consideration Analysis Impact on Enrollment The combined enrollment of both schools, including both in-boundary and out-of- boundary students is 831, which fits easily into the permanent and concrete modular capacity at Chapel Trail (1,054 student stations). The combined enrollment would not fit at Panther Run. Impact on Feeder Patterns Both schools feed 100% to Silver Trail MS and then to West Broward HS, so combining the two schools would have no impact on feeder patterns. Impact on Neighborhood Integrity No neighborhoods would be split if the two schools were to be combined. Impact on Distance to School All students currently in the Panther Run boundary would have to travel farther to school to get to Chapel Trail. Impact on School Diversity Panther Run has a higher percentage of students who are non-Hispanic Black (+9.4 points), while Chapel Trail has a higher percentage of students who are Hispanic (+10.2 points). Other demographic subgroups differ by less than 5 percentage points, and combining the two schools would not significantly impact student diversity. Impact on Students with Special Needs Panther Run serves a total of 95 ESE students, including 3 self-contained ESE classes made up of 27 students. Chapel Trail serves 179 total ESE students, including 6 self- contained ESE classes made up of 59 students. The combined ESE population of the consolidated schools would be 274 total students, including 9 self-contained classes made up of 86 students. 250 350 450 550 650 750 850 Chapel Trail and Panther Run 2016-17 - 2025-26 Chapel Trail Panther Run 21

20 Proposal 2: Panther Run ES into Chapel Trail ES Financial Impacts Category One-Time Recurring Fund Type (Capital / General) Estimated Revenue/Savings -- $1,265,460 General Estimated Expenditures/Costs -- $113,104 General Transportation Impact -- Cost Neutral -- Net Financial Impact -- $1,152,356 General Annual Maintenance and Utilities Costs for Panther Run ES: $363,000 Green = Positive Red = Negative 22

21 Proposal 3: Palm Cove ES into Lakeside ES and Pines Lakes ES 149 in-boundary students attending Palm Cove ES will be moved to Lakeside ES, and 138 in-boundary students attending Palm Cove ES will be moved to Pines Lakes ES, beginning in 2026-27. Palm Cove ES campus will be transitioned to another District use. School Lakeside Elementary Palm Cove Elementary Pines Lakes Elementary Enrollment 2025-26 484 356 398 Permanent Capacity 755 871 837 Gross Capacity 755 911 837 % Utilization Permanent 64.1% 40.9% 47.6% % Utilization Gross 64.1% 39.1% 47.6% Over/ (Under) Permanent (271) (515) (439) Over/ (Under) Gross (271) (555) (439) Modular Capacity 0 0 0 Relocatable Capacity 0 40 0 Total Living in Boundary 659 988 919 Total in Boundary Attending 327 287 281 % in Boundary Attending 49.6% 29.0% 30.6% Out-of-Boundary Students Attending 144 63 65 % of Students from Out-of- Boundary 29.8% 17.7% 16.3% In Boundary Attending Charter 271 563 476 % In Boundary Attending Charter 41.1% 57.0% 51.8% In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 61 138 162 % In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 9.3% 14.0% 17.6% School Lakeside Elementary Palm Cove Elementary Pines Lakes Elementary % Non-Hispanic Black 29.5% 47.5% 38.4% % Hispanic 52.9% 36.0% 48.2% % Non-Hispanic White 8.5% 11.8% 8.0% % ELL 20.7% 19.1% 21.1% % ESE 31.4% 23.0% 23.1% % FRL 82.0% 86.8% 86.2% School Grade A B C FCI 19.4% 11.7% 16.7% Magnet or Innovative Program School IP No No HeadStart/VPK No No VPK Dual Language Yes No No Committee Vote Yes 40/ No 9 Recommended 23

22 Consideration Analysis Impact on Enrollment The combined enrollment of Palm Cove ES and Pines Lakes ES would fit into the permanent capacity of either school. Additionally, Lakeside ES has 271 available seats. Impact on Feeder Patterns Both Palm Cove and Pines Lakes feed 100% to Pines 6-12 and then to Charles W. Flanagan HS, so combing them would have no impact on feeder patterns. Impact on Neighborhood Integrity Combining Palm Cove and Pines Lakes would not impact neighborhood integrity. Impact on Distance to School Combining Palm Cove and Pines Lakes would cause most students to have to travel further to school, though some may be closer to their new school. Students would have to travel further to Lakeside. Impact on School Diversity Palm Cove has a higher percentage of students who are non-Hispanic Black than Pines Lakes (+9.0 points), while Pines Lakes has a higher percentage of students who are Hispanic (+12.3 points). Other demographic subgroups differ by less than 5 percentage points and combining the two schools would not significantly impact student diversity. Lakeside has a lower percentage of students who are non-Hispanic Black and a higher percentage of students who are Hispanic than either of the other schools. Impact on Students with Special Needs Palm Cove has 6 self-contained ASD classes made up of 41 students, while Lakeside has 7 self-contained ASD classes made up of 58 students. Depending on the number of identified students matriculating from Palm Cove to Lakeside (out of the 41), their existing ASD program will potentially grow anywhere from 7-9 classes consisting of approximately 78 total students. Pines Lakes does not currently have any self-contained ASD classes, but will start up a new program made up of the students matriculating from Palm Cove's existing program. Palm Cove has one existing PreK ESE class consisting of 6 students who will be reabsorbed into the existing PreK classes at both Pines Lakes and Lakeside with a minimal impact on the numbers in those programs. Proposal 3: Palm Cove ES into Lakeside ES and Pines Lakes ES Feeder Pattern: Elementary - High Elementary School Middle School High School K-5 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage Lakeside Walter C. Young* Charles W. Flanagan 659 659 100.0% Palm Cove Pines 6-12 Charles W. Flanagan 988 988 100.0% Pines Lakes Pines 6-12 Charles W. Flanagan 919 919 100.0% * If the proposal to consolidate Walter C. Young Middle into the Pines 6-12 and Silver Trail Middle boundaries is adopted, the assigned middle school feeder will be Pines 6-12. 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 Lakeside, Palm Cove, and Pines Lakes 2016-17 - 2025-26 Lakeside Palm Cove Pines Lakes 24

23 Proposal 3: Palm Cove ES into Lakeside ES and Pines Lakes ES Financial Impacts Category One-Time Recurring Fund Type (Capital / General) Estimated Revenue/Savings -- $1,318,536 General Estimated Expenditures/Costs -- $13,265 General Transportation Impact -- Cost Neutral -- Net Financial Impact -- $1,305,271 General Annual Maintenance and Utilities Costs for Palm Cove ES: $367,000 Green = Positive Red = Negative 25

24 Proposal 4: North Fork ES into Walker ES All 263 in-boundary students attending North Fork ES will be moved to Walker ES beginning in 2026-27. North Fork ES campus will be transitioned to another use. School North Fork Elementary Walker Elementary Enrollment 2025-26 392 395 Permanent Capacity 713 987 Gross Capacity 713 987 % Utilization Permanent 55.0% 40.0% % Utilization Gross 55.0% 40.0% Over/ (Under) Permanent (321) (592) Over/ (Under) Gross (321) (592) Modular Capacity 0 0 Relocatable Capacity 0 0 Total Living in Boundary 525 475 Total in Boundary Attending 263 254 % in Boundary Attending 50.1% 53.5% Out-of-Boundary Students Attending 89 119 % of Students from Out-of-Boundary 22.7% 30.1% In Boundary Attending Charter 48 39 % In Boundary Attending Charter 9.1% 8.2% In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 214 182 % In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 40.8% 38.3% School North Fork Elementary Walker Elementary % Non-Hispanic Black 82.4% 94.7% % Hispanic 11.7% 3.8% % Non-Hispanic White 2.8% 1.0% % ELL 10.5% 5.6% % ESE 18.1% 9.4% % FRL 97.2% 97.2% School Grade B B FCI 32.3% 16.6% Magnet or Innovative Program School No M HeadStart/VPK HS HS/VPK Dual Language No No Committee Vote Yes 7/ No 43 Not Recommended 26

25 Proposal 4: North Fork ES into Walker ES Consideration Analysis Impact on Enrollment The combined enrollment of North Fork ES and Walker ES, including both in-boundary and out-of-boundary students is 787, which fits into the permanent at Walker (987 student stations). Impact on Feeder Patterns Walker currently feeds to 2 middle schools and 2 high schools. Consolidating North Fork into Walker would cause Walker to feed to 4 middle schools and 3 high schools, with a split middle to high school feeder from Parkway to Dillard 6-12, Fort Lauderdale, and Stranahan. Impact on Neighborhood Integrity No neighborhoods would be split if North Fork were to be consolidated into Walker. However, Dorsey Riverbend and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, currently divided between the two schools, would be united in one boundary. Impact on Distance to School North Fork and Walker are located less than half a mile from each other, so in general distance to school is not a major impact. However, most students living south of Davie Boulevard would travel further to Walker. North Fork students living north of Sunrise Boulevard currently receive bus transportation due to the walking hazard. Impact on School Diversity Walker has a higher percentage of students who are non-Hispanic Black (+12.3 points), while North Fork has a higher percentage of students who are Hispanic (+7.9 points) and ESE (+8.7 points). Other demographic subgroups differ by less than 5 percentage points and combining the two schools would not negatively impact student diversity. Impact on Students with Special Needs North Fork has 1 existing PreK ESE class with 12 students while Walker does not have any existing PreK classes or other self-contained ESE classes. Combining the schools would result in a total ESE population of 121 students, including the 1 PreK ESE class impacted by the consolidation. Existing Feeder Pattern: Elementary - High Elementary School Middle School High School K-5 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage North Fork New River Stranahan 158 524 30.2% Parkway Dillard 6-12 55 10.5% Fort Lauderdale 16 3.1% Stranahan 229 43.7% William Dandy Dillard 6-12 66 12.6% Walker Parkway Fort Lauderdale 74 518 14.3% Stranahan 111 21.4% Sunrise Fort Lauderdale 333 64.3% Proposed Feeder Pattern: Elementary - High Elementary School Middle School High School K-5 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage Walker New River Stranahan 158 1,042 5.2% Parkway Fort Lauderdale 90 8.6% Stranahan 340 32.6% Dillard 6-12 55 5.3% Sunrise Fort Lauderdale 333 32.0% William Dandy Dillard 6-12 66 6.3% 27

26 Proposal 4: North Fork ES into Walker ES Financial Impacts Category One-Time Recurring Fund Type (Capital / General) Estimated Revenue/Savings -- $1,220,245 General Estimated Expenditures/Costs -- $54,388 General Transportation Impact -- Cost Neutral -- Net Financial Impact -- $1,165,857 General Annual Maintenance and Utilities Costs for North Fork ES: $563,000 Green = Positive Red = Negative 28

27 Proposal 4a: North Fork ES into Croissant Park ES, Dr. MLK, Jr. ES, Thurgood Marshall ES, and Walker ES 155 in-boundary students attending North Fork ES will be moved to Walker ES, 26 in-boundary students attending North Fork ES will be moved to Thurgood Marshall ES, 33 in-boundary students attending North Fork ES will be moved to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ES, and 49 in-boundary students attending North Fork ES will be moved to Croissant Park ES beginning in 2026-27. North Fork ES campus will be transitioned to another use. Committee Vote Yes 22/ No 28 Not Recommended School North Fork Elementary Croissant Park Elementary Dr. MLK Elementary Thurgood Marshall Elementary Walker Elementary Enrollment 2025-26 392 655 495 326 395 Permanent Capacity 713 730 647 709 987 Gross Capacity 713 802 701 803 987 % Utilization Permanent 55.0% 89.7% 76.5% 46.0% 40.0% % Utilization Gross 55.0% 81.7% 70.6% 40.6% 40.0% Over/ (Under) Permanent (321) (75) (152) (383) (592) Over/ (Under) Gross (321) (147) (206) (477) (592) Modular Capacity 0 72 54 72 0 Relocatable Capacity 0 0 0 22 0 Total Living in Boundary 525 757 634 385 475 Total in Boundary Attending 263 536 303 177 254 % in Boundary Attending 50.1% 70.8% 47.8% 46.0% 53.5% Out-of-Boundary Students Attending 89 95 126 109 119 % of Students from Out-of-Boundary 22.7% 14.5% 25.5% 33.4% 30.1% In Boundary Attending Charter 48 45 59 41 39 % In Boundary Attending Charter 9.1% 5.9% 9.3% 10.6% 8.2% In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 214 176 272 167 182 % In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 40.8% 23.2% 42.9% 43.4% 38.3% School North Fork Elementary Croissant Park Elementary Dr. MLK Elementary Thurgood Marshall Elementary Walker Elementary % Non- Hispanic Black 82.4% 32.8% 92.9% 83.1% 94.7% % Hispanic 11.7% 51.0% 5.3% 13.2% 3.8% % Non- Hispanic White 2.8% 12.7% 0.4% 2.5% 1.0% % ELL 10.5% 32.5% 9.1% 22.4% 5.6% % ESE 18.1% 26.7% 16.2% 19.3% 9.4% % FRL 97.2% 92.2% 96.4% 95.4% 97.2% School Grade 2025 B B B C B FCI 32.3% 22.6% 16.6% Magnet or Innovative Program School 0 No No IP M HeadStart/ VPK HS No HS/VPK HS HS/VPK Dual Language No No No No No 29

28 Consideration Analysis Impact on Enrollment This proposal would shift 26 students to Thurgood Marshall Elementary, 33 student to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary, 49 students to Croissant Park Elementary, and the remaining 155 in -boundary North Fork students to Walker Elementary. None of these shifts would exceed available capacity at any of the receiving schools. Impact on Feeder Patterns Students residing in the North Fork boundary currently feed to three middle schools and two high schools, and students in the current Walker boundary feed to two middle schools and two high schools. If this proposal is adopted, Walker Elementary would continue to feed to two middle schools and two high schools. Students in the portion of the current Nork Fork boundary west of I -95 would become part of the 100% feeder pattern from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary to Parkway Middle and Dillard 6 - 12; those in the portion of the current Nork Fork boundary south of Broward Boulevard would become part of the 100% feeder pattern from Croissant Park Elementary to New River Middle and Stranahan High; those in the portion of the current Nork Fork boundary north of Sunrise Boulevard would become part of the 32.8% feeder pattern from Thurgood Marshall Elementary to William Dandy Middle and Dillard 6-12. This proposal does not further divide any feeder patterns. Impact on Neighborhood Integrity No neighborhoods would be split if North Fork were to be consolidated into Walker. However, Dorsey Riverbend, Lauderdale Manors, and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, currently divided between the two schools, would be united in one boundary. Impact on Distance to School Most students being impacted by this proposal would be shifting to schools closer to where they live, and some students currently riding a bus, for example from the North Fork boundary north of Sunrise Blvd., or west of I-95, may potentially walk to school. Impact on School Diversity In general, the schools impacted by this proposal are demographically similar, with the exception of Croissant Park . The other four schools are above 80% non-Hispanic Black, under 15% Hispanic, and under 3% non-Hispanic White, while Croissant Park 32.8% non-Hispanic Black, 51.0% Hispanic, and 12.7% non-Hispanic White. All five schools are above 90% FRL. Impact on Students with Special Needs North Fork has 1 existing PreK C class made up of 12 students. Out of the 12 students slated to attend Thurgood Marshall, their 1 existing PreK class of 7 students will potentially grow. Out of the 12 students slated to attend Dr. MLK Jr., they will need to start up a new PreK program to accommodate those students. Out of the 12 students slated to attend Croissant Park, their existing PreK program of 27 students will potentially grow. Existing Feeder Pattern: Elementary - High Elementary School Middle School High School K-5 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage North Fork New River Stranahan 158 524 30.2% Parkway Dillard 6-12 55 10.5% Fort Lauderdale 16 3.1% Stranahan 229 43.7% William Dandy Dillard 6-12 66 12.6% Croissant Park New River Stranahan 757 757 100.0% Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Dillard 6-12 634 634 100.0% Thurgood Marshall William Dandy Dillard 6-12 138 421 32.8% Sunrise Dillard 6-12 251 59.6% Sunrise Fort Lauderdale 32 7.6% Walker Parkway Fort Lauderdale 74 518 14.3% Stranahan 111 21.4% Sunrise Fort Lauderdale 333 64.3% Proposed Feeder Pattern: Elementary - High Elementary School Middle School High School K-5 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage Croissant Park New River Stranahan 915 915 100.0% Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway Dillard 6-12 689 689 100.0% Thurgood Marshall William Dandy Dillard 6-12 204 487 78.7% Sunrise Dillard 6-12 251 9.8% Sunrise Fort Lauderdale 32 11.5% Walker Parkway Fort Lauderdale 90 763 11.8%Stranahan 340 44.6% Sunrise Fort Lauderdale 333 43.6% Proposal 4a: North Fork ES into Croissant Park ES, Dr. MLK, Jr. ES, Thurgood Marshall ES, and Walker ES 30

29 Proposal 4a: North Fork ES into Croissant Park ES, Dr. MLK, Jr. ES, Thurgood Marshall ES, and Walker ES Financial impacts Category One-Time Recurring Fund Type (Capital / General) Estimated Revenue/Savings -- $1,220,245 General Estimated Expenditures/Costs -- $247,736 General Transportation Impact -- Cost Neutral -- Net Financial Impact -- $972,509 General Annual Maintenance and Utilities Costs for North Fork Elementary: $563,000 Green = Positive Red = Negative 31

30 Proposal 5: Coconut Palm ES, Dolphin Bay ES, Silver Lakes ES, and Sunset Lakes ES as K-8 Schools; Coral Cove expands to 8th Grade in 2026-27 Reconfigure Coconut Palm ES, Dolphin Bay ES, Silver Lakes ES, and Sunset Lakes ES as K-8 Schools. Transportation will be provided to all in-boundary students in grades K-8. All grades K-8 will be served beginning in 2026-27. Coral Cove Academy of the Arts will serve all grades K-8 in 2026-27. Committee Vote Yes 20/ No 30 Not Recommended School Coconut Palm Elementary Dolphin Bay Elementary Silver Lakes Elementary Sunset Lakes Elementary Enrollment 2025-26 526 480 333 553 Permanent Capacity 820 830 778 1,300 Gross Capacity 820 830 778 1,300 % Utilization Permanent 64.1% 57.8% 42.8% 42.5% % Utilization Gross 64.1% 57.8% 42.8% 42.5% Over/ (Under) Permanent (294) (350) (445) (747) Over/ (Under) Gross (294) (350) (445) (747) Modular Capacity 0 0 0 0 Relocatable Capacity 0 0 0 0 Total Living in Boundary 1,003 609 993 879 Total in Boundary Attending 433 282 251 362 % in Boundary Attending 43.2% 46.3% 25.3% 41.2% Out-of-Boundary Students Attending 73 163 60 149 % of Students from Out-of- Boundary 13.9% 34.0% 18.0% 26.9% In Boundary Attending Charter 374 254 486 463 % In Boundary Attending Charter 37.3% 41.7% 48.9% 52.7% In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 196 73 256 54 % In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 19.5% 12.0% 25.8% 6.1% School Coconut Palm Elementary Dolphin Bay Elementary Silver Lakes Elementary Sunset Lakes Elementary % Non-Hispanic Black 41.4% 31.0% 33.6% 27.8% % Hispanic 39.2% 50.0% 50.2% 47.0% % Non-Hispanic White 6.1% 10.2% 7.5% 14.5% % ELL 22.6% 14.6% 16.2% 15.6% % ESE 20.7% 32.1% 37.8% 31.3% % FRL 87.5% 75.2% 84.4% 47.9% School Grade 2025 A A A A FCI 20.7% 9.2% Magnet or Innovative Program School No No No IP HeadStart/VPK No No No VPK Dual Language No No No No 32

31 Consideration Analysis Impact on Enrollment All four schools have sufficient permanent capacity to accommodate the addition of grades 6-8. Adding additional grades will improve capacity utilization at all four sites. Impact on Feeder Patterns Enrollment in grades 6-8 at these schools will be a school choice option and therefore reconfiguring them as K-8's will not directly impact feeder patterns. Rising 5th grade students may choose to remain at the K-8 school, or matriculate to their assigned middle school. Impact on Neighborhood Integrity Reconfiguring these schools as K-8's would not impact neighborhood integrity. Impact on Distance to School Reconfiguring these schools as K-8's would not increase the distance students have to travel to school and may reduce the distance for many students by allowing them to remain at their elementary schools. Impact on School Diversity Reconfiguring these schools as K-8's would have no foreseeable on impact school diversity, as the 6th-8th grade students would rise from the existing K-5 population at each site. Impact on Students with Special Needs Reconfiguring these schools as K-8's would not negatively impact ESE students. Start up of brand new ESE programs across 6-8 that will include VE and/or SVE programs based on the needs of returning and new students once identified. Proposal 5: Coconut Palm ES, Dolphin Bay ES, Silver Lakes ES, and Sunset Lakes ES as K-8 Schools; Coral Cove expands to 8th Grade in 2026-27 Feeder Pattern: Elementary - High Elementary School Middle School High School K-5 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage Coconut Palm New Renaissance Everglades 1,003 1,003 100.0% Dolphin Bay Glades* Everglades 609 609 100.0% Silver Lakes Glades* Everglades 993 993 100.0% Sunset Lakes Glades* Everglades 605 879 68.8% West Broward 274 31.2% * If the proposal to consolidate Glades Middle into the New Renaissance Middle boundary is adopted, the assigned middle school feeder will be New Renaissance Middle. 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Coconut Palm, Dolphin Bay, Silver Lakes, and Sunset Lakes Enrollment 2016-17 - 2025-26 Coconut Palm Dolphin Bay Silver Lakes Sunset Lakes 33

32 Proposal 5: Coconut Palm ES, Dolphin Bay ES, Silver Lakes ES, and Sunset Lakes ES as K-8 Schools; Coral Cove expands to 8th Grade in 2026-27 Category One-Time Recurring Fund Type (Capital / General) Estimated Revenue/Savings -- $2,258,916 General Estimated Expenditures/Costs $775,000 $1,253,463 Capital (One-Time) General (Recurring) Transportation Impact -- $1,295,756 General Net Financial Impact $775,000 $290,303 Capital (One-Time) General (Recurring) Transportation Impact: Need 13 buses (8 ESE buses and 5 Gen Ed buses) Green = Positive Red = Negative 34

33 Proposal 6: Glades MS into New Renaissance MS All 569 in-boundary students attending Glades MS will be moved to New Renaissance MS beginning in 2026-27. Glades Middle campus will be transitioned to a branch campus of Sheridan Technical College. Committee Vote Yes 6/ No 43 Not Recommended School Glades Middle New Renaissance Middle Enrollment 2025-26 862 835 Permanent Capacity 1,842 1,566 Gross Capacity 1,862 1,566 % Utilization Permanent 46.8% 53.3% % Utilization Gross 46.3% 53.3% Over/ (Under) Permanent (980) (731) Over/ (Under) Gross (1,000) (731) Modular Capacity 0 0 Relocatable Capacity 20 0 Enrollment 2024-25 1034 1002 Enrollment Change 2024-25 to 2025-26 (172) (167) Total Living in Boundary 1,712 2,913 Total in Boundary Attending 569 801 % in Boundary Attending 33.2% 27.5% Out-of-Boundary Students Attending 293 34 % of Students from Out-of-Boundary 34.0% 4.1% In Boundary Attending Charter 940 1,188 % In Boundary Attending Charter 54.9% 40.8% In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 203 924 % In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 11.9% 31.7% School Glades Middle New Renaissance Middle % Non-Hispanic Black 43.4% 69.0% % Hispanic 37.6% 24.4% % Non-Hispanic White 7.1% 1.8% % ELL 3.9% 14.6% % ESE 21.2% 18.1% % FRL 64.3% 91.9% School Grade 2025 A B FCI 15.0% 15.1% Magnet or Innovative Program School IP IP HeadStart/ VPK No No Dual Language No No 35

34 Consideration Analysis Impact on Enrollment All four schools have sufficient permanent capacity to accommodate the addition of grades 6-8. Adding additional grades will improve capacity utilization at all four sites. Impact on Feeder Patterns Enrollment in grades 6-8 at these schools will be a school choice option and therefore reconfiguring them as K-8's will not directly impact feeder patterns. Rising 5th grade students may choose to remain at the K-8 school, or matriculate to their assigned middle school. Impact on Neighborhood Integrity Reconfiguring these schools as K-8's would not impact neighborhood integrity. Impact on Distance to School Reconfiguring these schools as K-8's would not increase the distance students have to travel to school and may reduce the distance for many students by allowing them to remain at their elementary schools. Impact on School Diversity Reconfiguring these schools as K-8's would have no foreseeable on impact school diversity, as the 6th-8th grade students would rise from the existing K-5 population at each site. Impact on Students with Special Needs Reconfiguring these schools as K-8's would not negatively impact ESE students. New Renaissance has 23 students in their existing SVE program, while Glades has 19 students in their SVE program. As a result, the SVE population would increase to a total of 42 students with the consolidation of schools. Start up a new VE program at New Renaissance based on the needs of new and returning ESE students in each grade band. Proposal 6: Glades MS into New Renaissance MS Existing Feeder Pattern: Middle - High Middle School High School 6-8 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage New Renaissance Everglades 926 2,913 31.8% Miramar 1,987 68.2% Glades Everglades 1,527 1,712 89.2% West Broward 185 10.8% Proposed Feeder Pattern: Middle - High Middle School High School 6-8 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage New Renaissance Everglades 2,453 4,625 53.0% Miramar 1,987 43.0% West Broward 185 4.0% 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 Glades and New Renaissance 2016-17 - 2025-26 Glades New Renaissance 36

35 Proposal 6: Glades MS into New Renaissance MS Financial Impacts Category One-Time Recurring Fund Type (Capital / General) Estimated Revenue/Savings -- $2,258,916 General Estimated Expenditures/Costs -- $142,593 General Transportation Impact -- $359,499 -- Net Financial Impact -- $1,756,824 General Annual Maintenance and Utility Costs for Glades MS: $699,000 Green = Positive Red = Negative 37

36 Proposal 7: Walter C. Young MS into Silver Trail MS and Pines 6-12 75 in-boundary students attending Walter C. Young MS and living west of I-75 will be moved to Silver Trail MS, and 351 in-boundary students attending Walter C. Young MS and living east of I-75 will be moved to Pines Collegiate Academy 6-12 beginning in 2026-27. Walter C. Young MS campus will be transitioned to other District or municipal use. Committee Vote Yes 11/ No 38 Not Recommended School Silver Trail Middle Walter C. Young Middle Pines Collegiate Academy 6-12 Enrollment 2025-26 1,135 651 728 Permanent Capacity 1,508 1,319 1,769 Gross Capacity 1,587 1,319 1,769 % Utilization Permanent 75.3% 49.4% 41.2% % Utilization Gross 71.5% 49.4% 41.2% Over/ (Under) Permanent (373) (668) (1,041) Over/ (Under) Gross (452) (668) (1,041) Modular Capacity 0 0 0 Relocatable Capacity 79 0 0 Total Living in Boundary 1,460 1,353 1,501 Total in Boundary Attending 777 423 447 % in Boundary Attending 53.2% 31.3% 29.8% Out-of-Boundary Students Attending 358 228 281 % of Students from Out-of- Boundary 31.5% 35.0% 38.6% In Boundary Attending Charter 598 759 803 % In Boundary Attending Charter 41.0% 56.1% 53.5% In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 85 171 251 % In Boundary Attending Other BCPS Schools 5.8% 12.6% 16.7% School Silver Trail Middle Walter C. Young Middle Pines Collegiate Academy 6-12 % Non-Hispanic Black 18.2% 34.1% 46.7% % Hispanic 57.6% 50.4% 42.7% % Non-Hispanic White 16.1% 8.8% 6.1% % ELL 4.2% 8.3% 9.8% % ESE 21.9% 22.1% 20.6% % FRL 41.2% 85.9% 88.5% School Grade 2025 A A B FCI 12.4% 23.7% Magnet or Innovative Program School No IP No HeadStart/VPK No No No Dual Language No Yes No 38

37 Consideration Analysis Impact on Enrollment The 75 Walter C. Young MS students living west of I-75 can easily be accommodated in the available permanent capacity at Silver Trail MS (373 available seats), while the 351 Walter C. Young MS students living east of I-75 can easily be accommodated in the available permanent capacity at Pines Collegiate Academy (1,041 available seats). Impact on Feeder Patterns Silver Trail currently feeds 100% to West Broward HS, while Pines Collegiate Academy currently feeds to Charles W. Flanagan HS (77.3%) and McArthur HS (22.7%). In this proposal (and if the proposal shifting a portion of the Charles W. Flanagan HS boundary to West Broward HS is also adopted), Silver Trail would continue to feed 100% to West Broward High, but Silver Palms Elementary would then be included in that feeder pattern with the remainder of communities located west of I-75. As a result of this proposal, Pines Collegiate Academy would continue to feed to Charles W. Flanagan HS (85.4%) and McArthur High (14.6%). Impact on Neighborhood Integrity No neighborhoods would be split as a resut of this proposal. Impact on Distance to School Many students would have to travel less far to school, while those closest to the Walter C. Young campus will travel further. Impact on School Diversity Silver Trail has a lower percentage of students who are non-Hispanic Black (-15.9 points) and FRL- eligible (-44.6 points), and a higher percentage of students who are Hispanic (+7.2 points) and Non- Hispanic White (+7.4 points) than Walter C. Young; all other demographic subgroups differ by less than 5 percentage points between the two schools. Pines Collegiate Academy has a higher percentage of students who are non-Hispanic Black (+12.6 points) and a lower percentage of students who are Hispanic (-7.7 points) than Walter C. Young, though all other demographic subgroups differ by less than 5 percentage points between the two schools. Impact on Students with Special Needs Walter C. Young has 2 self-contained ESE classes and 144 ESE students, Silver Trail has 2 self- contained ESE classes and 249 ESE students, and Pines Collegiate Academy has 0 self-contained ESE classes and 150 ESE students. It remains to be determined how ESE classes and students might be re-sited if Walter C. Young is consolidated. Proposal 7: Walter C. Young MS into Silver Trail MS and Pines 6-12 Existing Feeder Pattern: Middle - High Middle School High School 6-8 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage Walter C. Young Charles W. Flanagan 1,353 1,353 100.0% Silver Trail West Broward 1,460 1,460 100.0% Pines 6-12 Charles W. Flanagan 1,160 1,501 77.3% McArthur 341 22.7% Proposed Feeder Pattern: Middle - High Middle School High School 6-8 Students in Boundary Number Total Percentage Silver Trail West Broward 1,984 1,984 100.0% Pines 6-12 Charles W. Flanagan 1,989 2,330 85.4% McArthur 341 14.6% 39

38 Proposal 7: Walter C. Young MS into Silver Trail MS and Pines 6-12 Financial Impacts Category One-Time Recurring Fund Type (Capital / General) Estimated Revenue/Savings -- $2,084,716 General Estimated Expenditures/Costs -- $141,319 General Transportation Impact -- $143,800 -- Net Financial Impact -- $1,799,597 General Annual Maintenance and Utility Costs for Walter C. Young MS: $818,000 Green = Positive Red = Negative 40

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