File #: 24R-5686    Version: 1 Name: School Board Closures
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/5/2024 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 6/10/2024 Final action: 6/10/2024
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 24R-06-110: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY TO EXPLORE ALL ALTERNATIVES TO CLOSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND REQUESTING OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD ON THE BOARD'S INITIATIVE TO REDEFINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT).
Attachments: 1. RES-24R-06-110-School Closure Alternatives Lauderhill draft 6-3-24.pdf, 2. AR 24R-06-110, 3. Backup school costs-RES 02R-03-58.pdf

Title

RESOLUTION NO. 24R-06-110: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY TO EXPLORE ALL ALTERNATIVES TO CLOSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND REQUESTING OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD ON THE BOARD'S INITIATIVE TO REDEFINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DENISE D. GRANT). 

 

Body

Request Action:

Pass a Resolution to urge the Broward County School Board to consider all alternatives to closing public schools and to ensure there is collaboration between the community and School Board as part of its initiative to redefine public schools.

 

 

Need:

Pass a Resolution to urge the Broward County School Board to consider all alternatives to closing public schools and to ensure there is collaboration between the community and School Board as part of its initiative to redefine public schools to ensure he appropriate level of educational resources for school age children in Lauderhill.

 

Summary Explanation/ Background:

Pass a Resolution to urge the Broward County School Board to consider all alternatives to closing public schools and to ensure there is collaboration between the community and School Board as part of its initiative to redefine public schools.

 

Attachments:

1. Resolution RES-02R-03-58

 

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:

Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

 

Estimated Time for Presentation:

 

Master Plan:

 

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment

[  ] Increase mass transit ridership  [  ] Reduce City energy consumption

[  ] Reduce water consumption

 

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill

[  ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward  [  ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood

[  ] Reduce emergency fatalities

 

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages

[  ] Increase participation in youth sports  [  ] Add new park land and amenities

[  ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

 

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas

[  ] Increase commercial tax base  [  ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses

[  ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas

 

Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities

[  ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs  [  ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced

[  ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing

 

Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity

[  ] Improves City efficiency  [  ] Increase use of Information Technology

[  ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live