Regular School Board Meeting

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 1 of 19 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT January 21, 2026 Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING The School Board of Broward County, Florida, met in special session at 8:55 a.m. in the Board Room of the Kathleen C. Wright Administrative Center, 600 Southeast Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Present were: School Board Members Sarah Leonardi, Chair; Dr. Jeff Holness, Vice Chair; Lori Alhadeff; Adam Cervera, Esq.; Debra Hixon; Maura McCarthy Bulman; Nora Rupert; Rebecca Thompson; Dr. Allen Zeman (Telephonically); Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent of Schools; and Kathelyn M. Jacques-Adams, Interim General Counsel. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order. Board Member Bulman introduced Hallandale High School JROTC to present the colors, and students at Collins Elementary School led The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Moment of Silences were held for Ruben Baltazar, a 9th grade student at Blanche Ely High School; Miguel Montes a 10th grade student at Blanche Ely High School; and Richard Alcocer, a Class of 2025 graduate of Blanche Ely High School. Minutes for Approval Motion was made by Mrs. Alhadeff, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve the official Minutes for the following Board Meetings: (9-0 vote) • December 12, 2025 - Special Meeting • December 16, 2025 - Special Meeting – Expulsions Added/Changed Items The Superintendent released a revised agenda with certain changes for this meeting and published it on the school District’s website on January 7, 2016, January 15, 2026, January 17, 2026, and January 20, 2026: Added: O-2, AA-1, through AA-3, BB-1, BB-2, OO-5 and Attorney Client Session Added Speakers (AM): Nathalie Lynch-Walsh, Rachel Dailey, Liliana Ruido, Ana Fusco, Delvin King Added Speakers (PM): Christy Tripp, Victoria Creed Added/Special Order: O-3, OO-6 Additional Information: H-1, H-4 Revised: JJ-7 Second Revision: H-2 Special Order: HH-1 Withdrawn: JJ-2 The Chair finds pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statues, that good cause exists for such changes and accepts the revised agenda. Close Agenda Upon motion by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Alhadeff and carried, the Agenda was approved and declared closed. (9-0 vote) Approved in Open Board Meeting February 10, 2026

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 2 of 19 In Memorium Tinika Isaac Campus Monitor Born: April 10, 1982 SSEP IZones-3 Deceased: December 12, 2025 Dawn Williams Teacher - Resource Elementary Born: June 5, 1971 Flamingo Elementary Deceased: December 13, 2025 Paul Comeau Family Counselor – ESE Born: March 15, 1965 ESE Support/ Compliance Deceased: December 29, 2025 Speakers 1. Nathalie Lynch-Walsh 2. Rachel Dailey 3. Liliana Ruido 4. James Curran 5. Jibrael Khan Consent Agenda Following identification of those items Board Members and members of the public indicated they would like considered separately, motion was made by Mrs. Hixon seconded by Ms. Thompson and carried, to approve the Consent Agenda for the remaining items (identified by *). (9-0 vote) Open Agenda Following identification of those items Board Members and members of the public indicated they would like considered separately, motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Open Items that were not indicated to be pulled for discussion. (9-0 vote) *** CONSENT AGENDA *** Items Consent agenda items will be noted by a single letter, and open agenda items will be noted by double letters in accordance with Policy 1020. H. HUMAN RESOURCES (CONSENT) H-1. Appointments, Leaves and Separations of Employment (Approved) Motion was made by Mrs. Rupert, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve the appointments, leaves, and separations of employment. District-wide. (9-0 vote) The Chair received public comments. The Board acknowledged the retirees for their service and extended congratulations on their retirement. A vote was taken on this item. (Following a brief recess, the Regular School Board Meeting commenced with the recognition of National School Counseling Week.)

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 3 of 19 Chair Leonardi recognized National School Counseling Week, highlighting the vital role school counselors play in supporting students’ academic, social, emotional, and college and career readiness, and encouraged appreciation for their impact across the district. Superintendent Hepburn honored the following award recipients: Darryl Wilson, Elementary School Counselor of the Year; Christina Nista, Middle School Counselor of the Year; Anthony Jackson, High School Counselor of the Year; and Denise Cruz, BRACE Advisor of the Year. All awardees received a plaque and flowers. H-2. Employee Corrective Actions/Probationary Release (Approved as Amended) Motion was made by Ms. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Hixon, to approve employee discipline and corrective actions. District-wide. This Motion was superseded by a Motion to Amend. Mrs. Rupert voted no. (8-1 vote) The Chair received public comments. Board discussion was centered around details regarding the corrective action and probationary release of employees that were present at the meeting. Motion to Amend (Carried) Motion was made by Dr. Holness, seconded by Mrs. Leonardi and carried, to separate Shana Forrester-Andrew from the list as it pertains to Probationary Release. Dr. Zeman voted no. (8-1 vote) The Chair received public comments. A vote was taken on the Motion to Amend. Board discussion concluded with encouraging ongoing panic button training; and emphasized the importance of in-person training in response to corrective actions. A vote was taken on the item as amended. *H-3. Supplemental Pay Positions 6 (Approved) Approved the supplemental pay positions for the 2025/2026 school/fiscal year. District-wide. *H-4. Out-of-Field Teacher Approvals SY 2025-2026 (Approved) Approved the Instructional Out-of-Field Teaching Assignments. District-wide. A. ACADEMICS (CONSENT)

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 4 of 19 B. BOARD MEMBERS (CONSENT) B-1. 2026 GFCSB Federal Advocacy Platform (Approved) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Bulman and carried, to approve the 2026 Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards Federal Advocacy Platform (Rupert). (9-0 vote) Comments were made expressing support for strong federal advocacy; and the need for inclusion of Alyssa’s Law (H.R. 6809) related to school safety standards. A vote was taken on this item. B-2. Initiate Rulemaking for Policy 1020 School Board Meetings and Rules of Order (Not Approved) Motion was made by Mrs. Rupert, seconded by Mrs. Hixon, to direct the Superintendent of Schools to initiate rulemaking for revisions to Policy 1020, School Board Meetings and Rules of Order. (Rupert). Mrs. Bulman, Mr. Cervera, Mrs. Hixon, Dr. Holness, Mrs. Leonardi, Ms. Thompson, and Dr. Zeman (2-7 vote) The Chair received public comments. Board discussion included comments pertaining to initiating policy rule development; clarification of “good cause;” appropriate process for policy revisions; and concerns about reopening a policy recently revised. A vote was taken on this item. C. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (CONSENT) E. SAFETY & SECURITY (CONSENT) F. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (CONSENT) *F-1. Surplus of Tangible Personal Property for the Period Ended November 30, 2025 (Approved) Approved the Surplus of Tangible Personal Property for the Period Ended November 30, 2025. District-wide. F-2. Budget Report for the Period Ended November 30, 2025 (Approved) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Budget Report for the period ended November 30, 2025. District- wide. (9-0 vote) Comments were made pertaining to fund balance projections; required spending reductions; enrollment-related revenue losses; and ongoing budget monitoring. A vote was taken on this item.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 5 of 19 G. GENERAL COUNSEL (CONSENT) J. CAPITAL PROGRAMS (CONSENT) L. CHIEF OF STAFF & COMMUNICATIONS (CONSENT) M. STRATEGY & INNOVATION (CONSENT) *M-1. First Amendment to the CSRA - Atlantic Montessori Charter School, Inc. – 5029 (Approved) Approved the First Amendment to the Charter School Renewal Agreement for Atlantic Montessori Charter School, Inc. d/b/a Atlantic Montessori Charter School – 5029 to re-locate and co-locate with Atlantic Montessori Charter School - West Campus – 5164. District 2 *M-2. First Amendment to the CSRA - Atlantic Montessori Charter School, Inc. – 5164 (Approved) Approved the First Amendment to the Charter School Renewal Agreement for Atlantic Montessori Charter School, Inc., d/b/a Atlantic Montessori Charter School West Campus – 5164 to co-locate with Atlantic Montessori Charter School – 5029. District 6 O. OPERATIONS (CONSENT) *O-1. Modified Revocable License Agreement - Charles W. Flanagan High Water Use Permit (Approved) Approved the Modified Revocable License Agreement between Broward County (County) and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) which allows the SBBC to continue to draw from the surface water canal at the adjacent CB Smith Park for irrigation of the grounds at Charles W. Flanagan High. District 2 *O-2. Superintendent’s Recommendations for Pre-Qualification Certification (Approved) Approved the Recommendations of the Qualification, Selection, and Evaluation Committee (QSEC) Meeting held on December 18, 2025, to certify, re-certify firms, increase pre-qualification limits for specific firms, and revoke those that did not renew, as reflected in the attached Superintendent Recommendations - Tracking Report. District-wide O-3. RFP-FY26-007 - Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage Services (Override) (Approved as Amended) This is a companion item to OO-6. Motion was made by Ms. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Hixon, to approve the Override Statutory Stay - RFP26-007 Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage Services. District-wide. This Motion was superseded by a Motion to Amend (page 6). (9-0 vote) The Chair received public comments.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 6 of 19 The Board had a lengthy, robust discussion that included, but was not limited to, the bid protest stay and public safety exception; Risk Management’s concerns about loss of brokerage services after January 31, 2026 and risks to timely insurance renewals before May 15, 2026 and hurricane season; clarification of brokerage fee timing and protest timelines; and confirmation that without an override the District would retain coverage but lack of a broker, creating continuity and renewal risks. Motion to Amend (Carried) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to add the additional supplemental grounds that were spoken into the record by Mr. Henry, Director, Risk Management Department, be included in this item: “Without approval of the new RFP, the District would no longer have access to the following critical services: • FEMA recovery assistance to support disaster-related reimbursement and compliance. • Reconstruction and cost appraisals (8–10 conducted annually) to ensure the District is aware of current rebuild costs in the event of a loss. • Property and casualty loss prevention services to reduce risk and potential claims. • Certificate of insurance tracking to verify that vendors’ and contractors’ insurance policies are current and compliant; without this oversight, the District could be liable for damages or losses. • Ongoing monitoring of insurers’ financial strength and AM Best ratings to confirm their ability to pay claims. • Claims assistance and advocacy on behalf of the District in the event of a loss.” (9-0 vote) The Chair received public comments. Board discussion included, but was not limited to, questions regarding whether an emergency or 180-day contract extension was permissible; confirmation that the Board had already exercised its right pursuant to 3.05 of the Arthur Gallagher contract to terminate for cause effective January 31, 2026; and an explanation that the item before the Board was the override of the existing bid protest. A vote was taken on the Motion to Amend. A vote was taken on this item as amended. S. SCHOOLS (LEARNING COMMUNITIES) (CONSENT) T. INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CONSENT) *** END OF CONSENT AGENDA ***

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 7 of 19 Committee Reports (Committee Reports listed on the Regular School Board Meeting agenda will be heard immediately following the Consent Agenda.) Broward County Council PTAs/PTSAs – Written report Employee Unions/Groups – Ana Fusco, BTU President These reports may be viewed in their entirety at: https://www.browardschools.com/meetingagendas (Click on School Board Meeting January 21, 2026.) Superintendent's Report Superintendent Hepburn reported a historic federal graduation rate of 91.4 percent, increasing to 97.5 percent when charter schools were excluded, crediting the collective efforts of district staff. He provided an update on graduation venues, noting that most ceremonies were moved to district-owned facilities as a cost-saving measure, resulting in approximately $500,000 in annual savings to be reinvested into classrooms, programs, and student supports. Additionally, the Superintendent reaffirmed the district’s commitment to meaningful graduation experiences for all students and families. BECON presented a video recap highlighting key moments in the District. The Board held a lengthy, robust discussion that included, but was not limited to, graduation venue affordability and quality; equity considerations across schools; feasibility and timing of fundraising efforts; alternative venues and capacity limitations; and the need to balance financial stewardship with preserving the significance of graduation ceremonies. Motion (Failed Due to Lack of Second) Motion was made by Mrs. Alhadeff, I move that the Board get consensus to direct the Superintendent to develop and present a revised, more equitable graduation plan that provides comparable non-gymnasium graduation options for any high school that does not wish to hold its ceremony in a gymnasium. Interim General Counsel advised that, pursuant to a revision adopted in November 2025, Policy 1020 removed the language regarding consensus; therefore, the Board no longer takes consensus on agenda items. The motion was not seconded following this guide. Board discussion included, but was not limited to, graduation venue selection criteria; ticket allocation per graduate; venue cost comparisons and projected savings; ceremony logistics; outreach to municipalities and alternative venue feasibility; and the need to maintain equity across schools. Motion (Failed) Motion was made by Mr. Cervera, seconded by Mrs. Alhadeff, to re-open the agenda to allow the Board to vote and give the Superintendent direction regarding the graduation venues. Mrs. Bulman, Dr. Holness, Mrs. Leonardi, Ms. Thompson, and Dr. Zeman voted no. (4-5 vote) The Chair received public comments. (Following the public comments, the Regular School Board Meeting recessed for an attorney-client session.)

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 8 of 19 (Following the attorney-client session, the Regular School Board Meeting commenced with discussion regarding Board responses to the Superintendent’s Report.) A vote was taken on the Motion (page 7). Board discussion continued with the need to maintain quality graduation experiences despite venue changes; timeline and logistical impacts on families; and consideration of community and student input. *** REGULAR/OPEN AGENDA *** HH. HUMAN RESOURCES (OPEN) HH-1. Memorandum of Understanding between SBBC and the BTU-EP (Adopted) Motion was made by Mrs. Rupert, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to adopt the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC) and Broward Teachers Union - Educational Professionals (BTU-EP) regarding the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) for the 2025-2026 school year. District-wide. (9-0 vote) The Chair received public comments. A brief comment was made regarding the historical practice of union recognition following ratification. A vote was taken on this item. AA. ACADEMICS (OPEN) AA-1. The University of Florida Board of Trustees – Lastinger Center (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Agreement between the School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and The University of Florida Board of Trustees – Lastinger Center. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. AA-2. Khan Academy Inc. – Service Order for Licenses (High Schools) (Approved) Motion was made by Ms. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Agreement between the School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Khan Academy, Inc. District-wide. (9-0 vote) No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 9 of 19 AA-3. Varsity Tutors Inc. – Data Sharing Agreement (Approved) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Varsity Tutors, Inc. District-wide. (9-0 vote) No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. BB. BOARD MEMBERS (OPEN) BB-1. Board Member Leonardi to attend Broward Days & FSBA Day in the Legislature (Approved) Motion was made by Ms. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve travel for School Board Chair Sarah Leonardi to attend Broward Days and FSBA Day in the Legislature in Tallahassee, FL on January 27th, 2026 through January 29th, 2026. (Leonardi). Mr. Cervera voted no. (8-1 vote) Board discussion included clarification of the prior agreement that the Board would cover the cost for the Chair to travel to Tallahassee to ensure official representation of the District; and acknowledgement of the Board for their engagement in the FSBA legislative process, noting optimism about advancing the District’s priorities. A vote was taken on this item. BB-2. Board Member Leonardi to attend the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards Meeting/Dinner (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve travel for School Board Chair Leonardi to attend the Greater Consortium of Florida School Boards Meetings/Dinner in Tallahassee, FL on February 10th, 2026 through February 12th, 2026. (Leonardi) (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. CC. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT (OPEN) DD. CHIEF AUDITOR (OPEN) DD-1. Audit of Payroll Policies and Procedures of Selected Locations Follow-up (Received) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to receive Internal Audit Report - Audit of Payroll Policies and Procedures of Selected Locations Follow-up. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 10 of 19 DD-2. Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (CRI) - Internal Audit of AP & Disbursements (Received) Motion was made by Ms. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Bulman and carried to receive Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (CRI) - Internal Audit of Accounts Payable & Disbursements December 2024. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Board discussion included, but was not limited to, concerns for the delayed presentation and reason for the expanded timeline; and implementation of corrective actions and enhanced internal controls within the procurement and financial processes. The Superintendent indicated that a regular cadence of briefings for the Board would be established. A vote was taken on this item. EE. SAFETY & SECURITY (OPEN) FF. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (OPEN) FF-1. Grant Applications - Pre & Post-Submission (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the submission of the following grant applications. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Comments were made that the item would provide approximately $4.3 million in grant funding to the District, including federal funding to support students with disabilities, Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Promise Neighborhood Grant, and a Canine Grant. Appreciation was expressed to staff for their efforts in securing additional funding to support District programs and students. A vote was taken on this item. GG. GENERAL COUNSEL (OPEN) JJ. CAPITAL PROGRAMS (OPEN) JJ-1. Change Order #6 - Plantation Park ES, P.002136 Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Change Order #6 granting 558 additional calendar days. District 6. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-2. Change Order #7 - Boyd Anderson HS, P.001846 (Withdrawn)

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 11 of 19 JJ-3. Change Order #8 - Lloyd Estates ES, P.001824 (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Change Order #8 granting 728 additional calendar days. District 3. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-4. GMP Amendment 2 to the CMAR - C. Robert Markham ES, P.002777- P1B (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment 2 to the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement which establishes a $1,065,310 GMP for the demolition of Building 1. District 7. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-5. Final Acceptance, Release of Retainage - Lakeside ES, P.002070 (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Final Acceptance of the Project, Release of Retainage, a time extension of 866 days to Substantial Completion, and a time extension of 136 days between Substantial and Final Completion. District 2. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-6. Final Acceptance, Release of Retainage - Lauderhill Community School, P.002092 (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Final Acceptance of the Project, Release of Retainage, a time extension of 364 days to Substantial Completion, and a time extension of 175 days between Substantial and Final Completion. District 5. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 12 of 19 JJ-7. Final Acceptance, Release of Retainage - Stirling ES, P.001905 (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve Final Acceptance of the Project, Release of Retainage to the Surety, a time extension of 1,449 days to Substantial Completion, and a time extension of 239 days between Substantial and Final Completion. District. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-8. Third Amendment to PSA - Welleby ES, P.002114 (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and RGD & Associates, Inc. District 5. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. JJ-9. Fourth Amendment to PSA - Pembroke Lakes ES, P.001842 (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Crain Atlantis, Inc. District 2. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. LL. CHIEF OF STAFF & COMMUNICATIONS (OPEN) MM. STRATEGY & INNOVATION (OPEN) MM-1. Superintendent's Recommendation Sunshine Elementary School (Adopted) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to consolidate Sunshine Elementary School into Fairway Elementary School, and make the Sunshine Elementary School campus available for another District use. District 2. (9-0 vote) Comments were made regarding hazardous walking routes, parent notification, and leadership assignments; the need for a communication plan; and the next steps in the transition.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 13 of 19 A vote was taken on this item. MM-2. Superintendent's Recommendation Panther Run Elementary School (Adopted) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Ms. Thompson and carried, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to consolidate Panther Run Elementary School into Chapel Trail Elementary School and Silver Palms Elementary School, and make the Panther Run Elementary School campus available for another District use. District 2. (9-0 vote) No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. MM-3. Superintendent's Recommendation Palm Cove Elementary School (Adopted) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to consolidate Palm Cove Elementary School into Lakeside Elementary School and Pines Lakes Elementary School, and make the Palm Cove Elementary School campus available for another District use. District 2. (9-0 vote) Board discussion included, but was not limited to, the timeline for announcing plans for closed school spaces; and next steps for repurposing facilities. The Superintendent confirmed that any disposal decision would return to the School Board for approval. A vote was taken on this item. MM-4. Superintendent's Recommendation North Fork Elementary School (Adopted) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to consolidate North Fork Elementary School into Croissant Park Elementary School, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, and Walker Elementary School, and make the North Fork Elementary School campus available for another use. District 5. (9-0 vote) Comments were made regarding the four proposals that were submitted and shared with the Board; and individuals interested in submitting a proposal could email the Superintendent, or the Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. The proposals would be presented and discussed at the March 24, 2026 School Board Workshop. A vote was taken on this item.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 14 of 19 MM-5. Superintendent's Recommendation Walter. C Young Middle School (Adopted) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to shift the portion of the Walter C. Young Middle School boundary west of Interstate 75 to Silver Trail Middle School, so that beginning in the 2026-27 school year students in this area will be assigned to Silver Trail Middle School. District 2. Dr. Holness was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) Comments were made regarding the timeline for phasing out Walter C. Young Middle School and reconfiguring Charles W. Flanagan High School as a grades 6–12 campus. A vote was taken on this item. MM-6. Superintendent's Recommendation Plantation Middle School (Adopted) Motion was made by Ms. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to consolidate Plantation Middle School into Plantation High School and reconfigure Plantation High School as a sixth through twelfth -grade school. Make the Plantation Middle School campus available for another District use. District 5. Dr. Holness was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. MM-7. Superintendent's Recommendation Bair Middle School (Not Adopted) Motion was made by Ms. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Hixon, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to consolidate Bair Middle School into Westpine Middle School, and make the Bair Middle School campus available for another District use. District 5. Mrs. Bulman, Mr. Cervera, Mrs. Hixon, Dr. Holness, and Mrs. Rupert voted no. (4-5 vote) The Chair received public comments. Board discussion included viable options to increase occupancy through new leadership, community partnerships, and the potential co-location of city programs; and concerns were expressed that closing Bair would limit future capacity. A vote was taken on this item. MM-8. Superintendent's Recommendation Charles W. Flanagan High School (Adopted) Motion was made by Mrs. Rupert, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to shift the portion of the Charles W. Flanagan High School boundary west of Interstate 75 to West Broward High School, so that beginning in the 2026-27 school year students in this area will be assigned to West Broward High School. District 2. Dr. Holness was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote)

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 15 of 19 No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. MM-9. Superintendent's Recommendation Hallandale High School (Adopted) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to adopt the superintendent's recommendation to shift the portion of the Hallandale High School boundary west of Interstate 95 to Miramar High School, so that beginning in the 2026-27 school year students in this area will be assigned to Miramar High. Hallandale High School will be transitioned to a four-day-week magnet school following the Pompano Beach High School model. District 1. Dr. Holness was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) Board discussion included support for the reconfiguration; inquiries regarding boundary changes and priority access for affected students to new programs; and assurances of continued community engagement in final program design. A vote was taken on this item. MM-10. Superintendent's Recommendation Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (Adopted) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to reconfigure Thurgood Marshall Elementary School as a birth through fifth-grade early learning center. District 5. Dr. Holness was absent for the vote. (8-0 vote) Comments were made pertaining to a financial component in the item, noting that additional costs for equipment and furnishings would be required. Staff was asked to address these financial considerations, along with marketing strategies and preschool enrollment planning, during the March workshop when all proposals would be presented. A vote was taken on this item. MM-11. Superintendent's Recommendation Seagull Alternative High School (Adopted as Amended) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Alhadeff to adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to consolidate Seagull Alternative High School into Whiddon-Rogers Education Center, and make the Seagull Alternative High School campus available for another use. District 3. This Motion was superseded by a Motion to Amend (page 16). (9-0 vote) Board discussion included concerns regarding facility conditions at Whiddon- Rogers related to the proposed relocation from Seagull; requests for assurances that the campus would be safe and fully ready for students and families by the start of the 2026–2027 school year; concerns that unresolved facility issues could impact readiness for specialized populations; and requests for regular updates and inclusion of facility condition assessment data to support future decision-making.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 16 of 19 Motion to Extend (Carried) Motion was made by Ms. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Bulman and carried to extend the Regular School Board Meeting by two hours. Mrs. Alhadeff voted no. (8-1 vote) Board discussion included concerns about safety guarantees at Whiddon-Rogers for infants and special populations; questions about timely completion of facility projects; emphasis on honoring community commitments for appropriate and separated programming spaces; and ensuring accommodations and independence for Adults with Disabilities prior to relocation. Motion to Amend (Carried) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Leonardi and carried, to require the Superintendent in his Superintendent reports in March, May, and July at the Regular School Board meetings to start with an update on how the accommodations are being done at Whiddon-Rogers. (9-0 vote) A vote was taken on the Motion to Amend. Additional comments were made that emphasized the community’s gracious acceptance of the change; the need to honor commitments for separation of student groups and facility upgrades; stressed that only full safety and appropriate accommodations were acceptable; and the importance of accountability to ensure promises made to families and staff were kept. A vote was taken on this item as amended. MM-12. Superintendent's Recommendation for School Boundaries (Adopted as Amended) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert, to adopt the Superintendent's recommendations for all elementary, middle, high, and combination school attendance area boundaries and school usage for the 2026-27 school year. The Superintendent has recommended no changes to school attendance area boundaries or school usage for the 2026-27 school year for all schools not impacted by other items impacting school attendance area boundaries and/or school usage (MM-1, MM-2, MM-3, MM-4, MM-5, MM-6, MM-7, MM-8, MM-9, MM-10, and MM-11, tentatively). District-wide. This Motion was superseded by a Motion to Amend. (9-0 vote) The Chair received public comments. Board discussion included, but was not limited to, the need to strengthen school marketing using social media; upcoming workshops on school utilization; and differing views on countywide school closures versus ongoing annual boundary and enrollment reviews. Motion to Amend (Carried) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Dr. Holness and carried, I move that we include Bair Middle School and Westpine Middle School on Agenda Item MM- 12. (9-0 vote)

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 17 of 19 A vote was taken on the Motion to Amend (page 16). A vote was taken on this item as amended. OO. OPERATIONS (OPEN) OO-1. AGR25-166 - ThoughtExchange - Engagement 360 (Approved) Motion was made by Ms. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve the First Amendment/Renewal between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Fulcrum Management Solutions, Inc. District-wide. (9-0 vote) No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. OO-2. AGR26-146 - Energy Expense Management Software (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and EnergyCAP, LLC, and the spending authority of $260,523.10. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. OO-3. ITB26-118 - Fire Alarm Parts & Equipment (Approved) Motion was made Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Award of Invitation to Bid (ITB) ITB26-118 - Fire Alarm Parts & Equipment to the following two (2) Vendors: 1) Bass-United Fire & Security Systems, Inc., 2) Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, and approve spending authority in the amount of $1,053,500. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Agenda Items AA-1, BB-2, DD-1, JJ-1, JJ-3 through JJ-9, OO-2, and OO-3 were pulled concurrently. No comments were made, and a vote was taken on these items. OO-4. ITB-FY24-131 - Pumps and Electric Motors (Approved) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Ms. Bulman and carried, to approve Additional Spending Authority of $274,000 for Invitation to Bid (ITB) ITB-FY24-131 - Pump and Electric Motors to the following four (4) Vendors: 1) Blizzard Air Conditioning, LLC, 2) Condo Electric Industrial Supply, Inc., 3) Rice Pump And Motor Repair, Inc., 4) The Ware Group, LLC d/b/a Johnstone Supply. District-wide. (9-0 vote) Comments were made regarding Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation and equitable vendor opportunities. A vote was taken on this item.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 18 of 19 OO-5. RFP-FY22-220 - Turnkey Solution for Providing Substitute Teachers for BCPS (Approved) Motion was made by Dr. Zeman, seconded by Mrs. Hixon and carried, to approve the Spending Authority of $36,724,861 for Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP-FY22 -220, Turnkey Solution for Providing Substitutes for Teachers and Classroom Assistants, for the previously approved Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Kelly Services, Inc., for the term July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. District-wide. Mrs. Alhadeff and Ms. Thompson were absent for the vote. (7-0 vote) Board discussion included, but was not limited to, process controls and departmental coordination, among other topics; noted increased substitute usage; and requested an analysis of trends and incentives for the upcoming solicitation to improve substitute quality. A vote was taken on this item. OO-6. RFP-FY26-007 - Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage Services This is a companion item to O-3. (Approved) Motion was made by Mrs. Hixon, seconded by Mrs. Rupert and carried, to approve the Agreement with Risk Management Associates, Inc. for insurance brokerage services, and the spending authority in the amount of $1,650,000. District-wide. (9-0 vote) The Chair received public comments. No discussion was held, and a vote was taken on this item. PP. POLICIES (OPEN) RR. RESOLUTIONS (OPEN) SS. SCHOOLS (LEARNING COMMUNITIES) (OPEN) TT. INFORMATION SYSTEMS (OPEN) Speakers – None. Board Member Discussion(s) Mrs. Hixon shared several recognitions, including her attendance at the College Football Playoff Foundation Education Summit, where Mr. Christopher Townly, a special education teacher at the Quest Center, was honored as a 2024 Hancock Excellence Award recipient for his more than 20 years of service and impact on students. She also congratulated the Fort Lauderdale High School dive team for winning a state championship and acknowledged two Flanagan High School students who earned state recognition in a recent competition. Dr. Holness shared that Bennett Elementary School provided stress-relief balls at the BCPS Showcase, he planned to distribute to the Board.

January 21, 2026 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 19 of 19 Mrs. Leonardi requested an update on the Chief Auditor search, confirmed Board consensus to proceed with the current job description, to review all resumes in a Board meeting, and to mirror the prior interview process. She noted that Mr. Mark Magli was willing to serve as Interim Chief Auditor, and Mrs. Bulman agreed to bring a future agenda item to authorize contract negotiations. She also sought and received consensus to follow the prior timeline for placing the 2026 referendum on the November general election ballot. It was suggested that staff indicate the amount of cost savings achieved through renegotiated contracts on each agenda item moving forward. Closed Door - None scheduled for this meeting. Attorney Client Session(s) - Schedule for 12:30 P.M. The General Counsel's Office has requested an attorney- client session for the January 21, 2026, Regular School Board meeting. This private session has been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. to discuss settlement negotiations and/or strategy relative to the following pending litigation: (1) OHL Building, Inc., n/k/a OHLA Building, Inc. vs. The School Board of Broward County, Florida; (2) The School Board of Broward County, Florida vs. Zyscovich, LLC; and (3) Zyscovich, LLC v. Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc., collectively under Case No. CACE-22- 008804 (02), pending before the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. The following persons will attend this attorney-client session: School Board Members: Sarah Leonardi, Chair; Dr. Jeff Holness, Vice Chair; Lori Alhadeff; Maura McCarthy Bulman; Adam Cervera, Esq.; Debra Hixon; Nora Rupert; Rebecca Thompson; Dr. Allen Zeman; Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent of Schools; Oscar E. Soto, Esq.; Thomas C. Cooney, Esq.; and Kathelyn Jacques-Adams, Esq. Adjournment This meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Public comments sent electronically are attached and posted online. Attachment /cj

School Board Report 1.21.26 Happy New Year. At our meeting last week, we were delighted to see the increase in the graduation rate and our members expressed their confidence in the academic instruction that our students are receiving. We are proud of BCPS and especially proud of our students. We are not a “disaster,” quite the opposite and we stand behind BCPS. We have been preparing for the 2026 Legislative Session and have sent a list of our priorities (listed below) to all of the members of the Broward Delegation. • The Legislature needs to fully fund programs that ensure the health, safety and education of all the children of Florida, including that of early childhood and preschool. • Increase funding for mental health services, fund nurses and psychologists at all schools • Public dollars must remain in public schools and we oppose any expansion of vouchers that redirect taxpayer dollars to private and religious schools, either directly or indirectly. • We oppose the co-location of Charter Schools within traditional public schools. • All K-12 educational institutions receiving public funds should be subject to the same accountability and transparency as regular public schools. • Restrict accessibility to firearms and enact gun safety measures to protect the lives of children and all Floridians. We oppose lowering the age to purchase firearms from 21 to 18. • PTA supports immunizations to prevent communicable disease, as a condition of entry into public and non-public schools, preschools and child care facilities. • PTA supports a total ban on corporal punishment. Our PTAs contacted all of our Broward legislators to oppose HB 133 which lowers the age to purchase firearms from 21 to 18. We are proud to note that all 11 members of the House from Broward voted against the bill.

We will be traveling to Tallahassee later this week to attend the Florida PTA Legislative Conference and meet with legislators. We will advocate for children and public schools. Our packet of information will include the BCPS state legislative priorities. PTAs submitted arts entries for the National PTA Reflections arts program. The categories are dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. It includes all grades K-12. This year’s theme is “I Belong.” For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life Our county winners will be forwarded to the state and state winners to National PTA. All participants will be recognized with certificates on January 22nd at Apollo Middle School. The event will take place from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. I have attached a few of our Visual Arts entries. We will also be including these as the cover of the folders for legislators, to demonstrate the importance of the Arts and the incredible talents of our students. We will be conducting a virtual workshop for local unit Treasurer’s on Saturday, February 7th. We look forward to another wonderful year for all our students.

Regular School Board Meeting Meeting Time: 01-21-26 08:45 eComments Report Meetings Meeting Time Agenda Items Comments Support Oppose Neutral Regular School Board Meeting 01-21-26 08:45 98 22 1 21 0 Sentiments for All Meetings The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment

Regular School Board Meeting 01-21-26 08:45 Agenda Name Comments Support Oppose Neutral SPEAKERS 2 0 2 0 MM-7.) Superintendent's Recommendation Bair Middle School SPECIAL ORDER - 1:30 P.M. 19 1 18 0 SPEAKERS 1 0 1 0 Sentiments for All Agenda Items The following graphs display sentiments for comments that have location data. Only locations of users who have commented will be shown. Overall Sentiment

Agenda Item: eComments for SPEAKERS Overall Sentiment Isaac socolove Location: Submitted At: 9:28am 01-20-26 I disagree with the actions of Broward schools on graduation as it unequally represents the total of all gradating students. Jacqueline Guzman Location: Submitted At: 1:52pm 01-18-26 Opposition to Graduation Cuts: Students Deserve Equitable, Professional Ceremonies—Not Gymnasium Cost- Saving Measures

Agenda Item: eComments for MM-7.) Superintendent's Recommendation Bair Middle School SPECIAL ORDER - 1:30 P.M. Overall Sentiment Kaleen Martinez Location: Submitted At: 12:10pm 01-20-26 I do not support the closure of the school. They have a great magnet program that allows children to thrive. Maisha Lewis Location: Submitted At: 12:06pm 01-20-26 My Oldest Daughter graduated from Bair and now is a sophomore at Piper High School. My son is now a student at Bair Middle as well. My youngest daughter is really looking forward to joining her big brother at Bair next year. This school, Principals, Teachers and Staff have been awesome to my children and I want that to continue. Not to mention the programs they offer such as Montessori and Cambridge. Please don't rob our children of opportunities that will change their lives for the better. Please keep Bair Middle School OPEN..... Thelma Quick Location: Submitted At: 11:00am 01-20-26 As a Sunrise resident for over 10 years, it saddens me to see that a school in our community is proposed to close. This will have life changing consequences for the families in our community. From what I have heard, Bair has so many learning opportunities for children to take advantage of, that it seems like a big mistake to close. My great-grandchildren currently attend this school and are excelling in the curriculum. Please reconsider this decision! Adam Gaddie Location: Submitted At: 10:46am 01-20-26 I have a 6th and 8th grader currently enrolled in the Bair Montessori Magnet Program. This program is the sole reason why we chose to enroll our kids in Bair MS. This program is beneficial to all children who need to be

challenged academically and held to a higher standard. We have three younger children that we plan to enroll at Bair as well. My 8th grader has participated in every sport since the 6th grade and the combination of her being a student-athlete has helped her improve in all aspects of life. This is a school that has the potential to improve and make an impact in the community and mold the future. John Fries Location: Submitted At: 9:52pm 01-19-26 A new Sunrise resident here with an elementary school student. We were definitely considered Bair Middle after learning about all of the great programs they offer students and help grow their education. It’s very devastating to the city of sunrise to lose a school with so much to offer. They need to find a better option than closing a Magnet school in our district which is scarce these days for kids wanting to learn more in school. Omah Ellis Location: Submitted At: 9:40pm 01-19-26 I oppose to the closing of Bair as this will only affect our community negatively. Matthew Martinez Location: Submitted At: 9:17pm 01-19-26 As a concerned Sunrise resident and grandparent, I’m opposed to the closing of Bair middle school. My grandchildren attend and both are doing great. The specialty programs are especially important to many children. I would hope the school board would consider this and exercise another option besides closure. It’s ALL about the children!!!! Sharlene Croasdale-Crocker Location: Submitted At: 8:19pm 01-19-26 I strongly agree and want Bair Middle School to continue operating. With the state of the world right now, economic and politically, there are still unfortunate children who despite their situations should still be given an opportunity to learn. Shatoya Hyatt Location: Submitted At: 8:04pm 01-19-26 I am opposed to the closing of Bair Middle School. I have two children who previously attended Bair, and we had nothing but positive experiences with the staff and school community. I currently have a daughter and a nephew attending Bair, and they are doing well. I also have children in elementary school who are looking forward to attending Bair in the future. Closing this school would be heartbreaking for them and disruptive to their education and stability. Bair Middle School is a supportive community, and I urge the district to reconsider this decision. Winsome Ellis Location: Submitted At: 7:49pm 01-19-26 As a resident of Sunrise. I oppose to the closing of Bair Middle school. This will only but a strained on the city causing families with smaller children to move from the city to find a more comfortable and secure place to send there kids to. Please consider the fact that Bair is one out of the two Middle schools that the city has. Closing one will only impact us negatively than positively. Melissa Felten Location: Submitted At: 7:14pm 01-19-26 I am a new Sunrise resident with an elementary school student. My family has highly considered Bair Middle after

learning about all of the amazing programs they offer. It would be very devastating to this city to lose a school with so much to offer. This city is full of families who deserve these options, not have them limited. We need to find a better option than closing a Magnet school in our district which is scarce these days! Estelle Martinez Location: Submitted At: 3:30pm 01-19-26 I am a Sunrise resident and my grandchildren are sixth graders at Bair Middle, in the Montesori program. They have excelled at that school, they love it, their teachers and staff....Bair is a hidden gem! How can u close one of the two middle schools that Sunrise has? Also there is no plan in place for the Cambridge, Montessori, or coding programs that these children have started or for the special needs children. This shift will disrupt so many lives. Many families will struggle with finding new schools and routines that fit their current work and support schedules. I don't believe that there is any benefit to closing Bair Middle, let's find savings methods elsewhere. CHERYL P LEHOUX Location: Submitted At: 2:23pm 01-19-26 As a sunrise resident for nearly 40 years, I strongly oppose to the closing of Bair Middle school! Tatiana Cardona Location: Submitted At: 1:32pm 01-19-26 As a Sunrise resident and a former Bair Middle School student nearly 30 years ago, I strongly oppose the closure of Bair. Bair offers unique programs and opportunities that other local middle schools simply do not, and these programs play a vital role in serving a diverse range of students. Closing Bair would overcrowd the remaining middle schools, spreading teachers too thin and limiting the hands-on, individualized instruction our children need to succeed. Ultimately, this decision would push many families to seek private or charter school options, weakening our public school system and community as a whole. Ericka Bartfield Location: Submitted At: 11:39am 01-19-26 Sunrise resident, Bair parent, and Bair PTA board member here to ask why Bair? Why are you closing a school that offers so many exceptional programs and educational opportunities to our children that many other Broward County schools do not. By doing this you are giving parents no option but to possibly take their child to charter or private, loosing even more public school attendees. You leave new families and elementary school families with only 1 middle school for our city and not one that is conveniently located for your Bair zoned kids. You have not taken into consideration the families who contine to support public school education, their work schedules, their abilities to get their children to and from school, and the mental health of those students who have a hard time adapting to change. Let's come up with better ways to save money with new enrollment changes, rather than closing beneficial schools, leaving teachers and administrators with no jobs, and putting this burden on students and families. It's just not fair! Why are we giving up on a Magnet status school, when it is such a vigorous process to attain? All the money that went in to it, and the continued education/certification time that the teachers put in. Bair Middle has come a long way and is continuing to get better and better. Dont give up on us now. These kids don't deserve to be given up on! Let's do better Broward County! Kimara Townsend Location: Submitted At: 10:58am 01-19-26 As a Sunrise resident and a mother of four, with a child currently attending Bair Middle School, I must say that closing the doors to Bair would be devastating and leave us feeling displaced. As a mom without a car, this closure presents a massive challenge. If my child misses the bus, gets sick, or needs to be picked up early for a doctor's appointment, I rely on the city bus to get to Bair, and my child can easily navigate to and from school on their own. If he is forced to attend Westpine, there will be days he will be forced to miss school entirely, which would leave him behind as an IEP student. Westpine is not a viable option for me. Currently, Bair is 2.9 miles away (a 27-

minute bus ride or a 50-minute walk). Moving to Westpine means a 4.8-mile trip, which becomes 50 minutes by bus or 1 hour and 48 minutes by walking. I understand the financial hardships the district is facing, and I am not opposed to saving, but closing schools that our scholars have worked so hard to improve is not the best solution. Many will be negatively impacted rather than positively. All nearby public schools are already impacted, and this will only strain them further. Please consider the impact of this decision on the well-being of our children. The district is doing great academically—with no D or F schools, wonderful staff, and a 97% graduation rate. This proves there is great work happening that could be ruined by this change. I could list many more reasons to keep Bair open, but I will end here. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day. Let’s keep this progress going and give schools enough time to flourish. Let’s not run away when things get tough, but rather push through with better marketing and values to get families comfortable sending their kids back to public school. Alexander Bartfield Location: Submitted At: 3:54pm 01-18-26 Hi! I am writing as a Sunrise resident and father of 2 children currently attending Bair Middle. As a resident, why are we losing 1 if our only 2 middle schools in our entire city. A city that has a good size population, that keeps growing. I believe our city will continue to grow due to one of the only good cities in the area with one the most affordable housing markets. What happens when families continue to move here and we leave them with minimal options for public schools? Do we want to lose more students to charter and private? Bair Middle provides a high quality education through its magnet and many other programs that it offers which are not found at many public schools. Both of my children are thriving in their Montessori program and have adapted so well to their first year of middle school. I would hate to see that taken away from them or any child there at no fault of their own. Please reconsiderate keeping Bair open for the sake of our children, our families and our community. Joshua Minto Location: Submitted At: 10:53am 01-18-26 Closing Bair Middle school means shutting off what has been and why is to be. Bair middle school is a school that had a rough start but has been developed into a good school full of good influence to the kids who currently and will attend. Closing this school will be a huge change for a lot of children, families, teachers, and faculty. The closure of Bair means that a lot of kids who are unable to get on the bus or whose parents are unable to support are car ride are left in the water because the school is in such a sweet spot. Bair is the only middle school around for some miles. Bair closing will let the history that Bair went through go to waste and be forgotten. A few teacher and faculty will also be out of work also. Bair should stay open for the many opportunities that it has provided and will provide. Keep Bair Middle School Open!!! Jeannette Marcel Location: Submitted At: 5:15pm 01-16-26 Closing this school is closing its doors to our future families and students.

Agenda Item: eComments for SPEAKERS Overall Sentiment Jacqueline Guzman Location: Submitted At: 1:51pm 01-18-26 Opposition to Graduation Cuts: Students Deserve Equitable, Professional Ceremonies—Not Gymnasium Cost- Saving Measures