School Board Workshop

The Broward County Public Schools held a comprehensive School Board Workshop on June 16, 2026, focusing extensively on multiple key topics including the district's AI initiative, policy revisions, school facility repurposing, and meal program adjustments. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the "Broward Powered by AI" program, highlighting the district's vision for AI integration in education, governance, ethical considerations, and stakeholder engagement. The board addressed concerns from parents and community members about AI's impact on student learning, privacy, and screen time, and emphasized the need for clear implementation plans, teacher training, and parental communication. The board reached consensus on several action items including monthly detailed updates on AI implementation, creation of AI student test accounts, and development of child-friendly procurement guidelines for AI tools. Additionally, the board reviewed proposals for repurposing school properties, including support for the Cyrunk Rising affordable housing project at North Fork Elementary site, and discussed options for the Seagull alternative high school site with preferences expressed for exploring public-private partnership opportunities. The board also considered meal program changes, endorsing a return to historical student charge procedures, a meal price increase, and implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) with attention to Title I funding impacts. Several follow-up actions were requested, including detailed cost estimates for Margate Middle School replacement, appraisal and potential sale of an easement at Deerfield Beach Elementary, and a robust parent communication plan for AI and meal programs. The meeting concluded with scheduling and agenda planning for upcoming workshops.