Advisories and Committees

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  • Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) advisories and committees consult schools, departments and the School Board on a variety of issues. The members, who represent the District’s stakeholders, contribute invaluable services to BCPS by serving as subject matter experts in their respective advisories or committees.

    View a list of the District's Advisories and Committees, which includes relevant contact information. For meeting dates and times, click on links below.

    NOTE: Individuals who wish to serve on an advisory or committee are required to take Ethics Training and are subject to Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law. For training program information and additional resources, visit https://www.browardschools.com/Page/41329.

School Accountability and Improvement

  • According to SBBC Policy 1403, each school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) to facilitate the development and monitor progress of the annual School Improvement Plan. Agendas and minutes reflect annual needs assessment, SIP monitoring, and allocation of Accountability Funds.
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  • Audit Committee

    The Audit Committee assists and advises the School Board and the Superintendent in matters pertaining to the fiscal management of the school system. The committee is empowered to investigate any financial matters that it considers of concern. The committee can also be requested by the Board or the Superintendent to investigate and report on other financial matters. Learn more about the Audit Committee.

    Join the Audit Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    March 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

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    Phone Conference ID: 220 595 284#
    Meeting ID: 276 333 498 067   
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    For Information, Contact:
    Derek Tillman 754-321-2400
    Join the Audit Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 10, 2025, at 09:30 a.m.

    Meeting Location: 
    Kathleen C. Wright Administration Building 
    600 SE Third Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

    For Information, Contact:
    Derek Tillman 754-321-2400
    Join the Audit Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    May 08, 2025, at 09:30 a.m.

    Meeting Location: 
    Kathleen C. Wright Administration Building 
    600 SE Third Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

    For Information, Contact:
    Derek Tillman 754-321-2400
    Join the Audit Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    June 05, 2025, at 09:30 a.m.

    Meeting Location: 
    Kathleen C. Wright Administration Building 
    600 SE Third Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

    For Information, Contact:
    Derek Tillman 754-321-2400

  • Area Advisory Councils

    Join the North Area Advisory Council Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 01, 2025, at 8:30 p.m.

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    Phone Conference ID: 950 751 730# 

    For Information, Contact:
    Michele Stein 754-321-3600

    Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council

    Join the North Area Advisory Subcommittee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 07, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

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    Phone Conference ID: 711 541 392# 

    For Information, Contact:
    Michele Stein 754-321-3600

    Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council

    Join the North Area Advisory Council Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 08, 2025, at 8:30 p.m.

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    Phone Conference ID: 865 185 238# 

    For Information, Contact:
    Michele Stein 754-321-3600

    Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council

    Join the North Area Advisory Council Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.

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    Phone Conference ID: 865 185 238# 

    For Information, Contact:
    Michele Stein 754-321-3600

    Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council

    Join the Central Area Advisory Council Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 17, 2025, at 9:45 a.m.

    Meeting Location:
    Indian Ridge Middle School
    1355 S Nob Hill Rd, 
    Davie, FL 33324

    For Information, Contact:
    Adrienne T. Dixson-Paul 754-321-3000

    Learn more about the Central Area Advisory Council

    Join the North Area Advisory Council Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 17, 2025, at 6:15 p.m.

    Meeting Location:
    Monarch High School
    5050 Wiles Road
    Coconut Creek, FL 33073

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    Phone Conference ID: 772 148 431#

    For Information, Contact:
    Michele Stein 754-321-3600

    Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council

    Join the North Area Advisory Steering Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 29, 2025, at 8:30 p.m.

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    Phone Conference ID: 950 751 730# 

    For Information, Contact:
    Michele Stein 754-321-3600

    Join the Central Area Advisory Council Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    May 15, 2025, at 9:45 a.m.

    Meeting Location:
    Indian Ridge Middle School
    1355 S Nob Hill Rd, 
    Davie, FL 33324

    For Information, Contact:
    Adrienne T. Dixson-Paul 754-321-3000

    Learn more about the Central Area Advisory Council

  • District Advisory Council

    The District Advisory Council (DAC) fosters and promotes communication among School Advisory Forums, School Advisory Councils, Area Advisory Councils, the District Advisory Council, the Superintendent of Broward County Schools, and the Broward County School Board. The DAC acts as a forum for Area Advisory Councils and others to propose recommendations and discuss issues that are relevant to the District. The DAC provides information to the School Board and the Superintendent based on this intercommunication. Learn more about the District Advisory Council.

    Join the District Advisory Council Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    March 31, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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    Meeting ID: 211 682 317 616
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    For Information, Contact:
    Shelly Winter 754-321-3804

    Join the District Advisory Council Steering Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 02, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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    Phone Conference ID: 270 305 678#

    For Information, Contact:
    Shelly Winter 754-321-3800

    Join the District Advisory Council Nominations Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 07, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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    For Information, Contact:
    Shelly Winter 754-321-3800

    Join the District Advisory Council Policy Review Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 11, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

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    For Information, Contact:
    Shelly Winter 754-321-3804

    Join the District Advisory Council Policy Review Subcommittee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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    Meeting ID: 250 748 194 100 
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    For Information, Contact:
    Shelly Winter 754-321-3804

    Join the District Advisory Council Policy Review Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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    For Information, Contact:
    Shelly Winter 754-321-3804

    Join the District Advisory Council Steering Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    May 07, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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    Phone Conference ID: 351 177 055#

    For Information, Contact:
    Shelly Winter 754-321-3800

  • Diversity Committee

    The Diversity Committee makes recommendations to the Superintendent and the School Board to promote diversity while maintaining a unitary school system. The committee currently consists of 31 members, 27 of whom are appointed by the School Board. The Student Advisor to the School Board of Broward County, or his/her designee, serves on the committee, representing his/her geographic area, and appoints three student committee members representing the other three geographic areas. The committee members have diverse backgrounds and represent the various geographic areas of Broward County. Learn more about the Diversity Committee. 

    Join the Diversity Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time: 
    April 03    , 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

    Meeting Location:  
    Kathleen C. Wright 
    600 SE 3rd Avenue 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

    For Information, Contact: 
    Marion Williams 754-321-1600

  • ESOL Leadership Council

    The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Leadership Council is the vehicle for representation of parents of ELLs and serves as the liaison support to parents, schools, and community by promoting receptivity, acceptance, and awareness of multicultural issues. It is composed primarily of parents of English Language Learners (ELLs) and has members representing multi-ethnic backgrounds. Representatives to the council also include ELLs, parents, principals, teachers, and community representatives with support from the ESOL staff.

    Join the ESOL Leadership Council Steering Committee Meeting:

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 09, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

    Meeting Location:
    International Welcome Center  
    10300 Johnson Street (Entrance by NW 103rd Ave) 
    Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 

    For Information, Contact:  
    Monica Nelsas 754-321-2951

    Join the ESOL Leadership Council Meeting:

    Meeting Date/Time:
    May 08, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

    Meeting Location:
    Indian Ridge Middle School 
    1355 S Nob Hill Road
    Davie, FL 33324

    For Information, Contact:  
    Monica Nelsas 754-321-2951

  • Facilities Task Force

    The Facilities Task Force provides a forum for community participation in the planning, construction, maintenance, and monitoring processes of the Broward County school facilities and makes recommendations to The School Board of Broward County, Florida, that will promote excellence in Broward County school facilities. The Facilities Task Force reviews individual school needs assessments and recommends priorities to the School Board for the District Facilities Work Program/Capital Budget as well as provides input to the District’s Educational Specifications Committee. The Facilities Task Force advises the School Board on specific observations, potential problems, and successes relative to the maintenance of facilities, new construction, and renovation and remodeling projects. Learn more about the Facilities Task Force.

    Join the next Facilities Task Regular Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 03, 2025, at 7:00 pm

    Meeting Location:
    Mirror Lakes Elementary 
    Media Center Room
    1200 NW 72nd Avenue
    Plantation, FL 33313

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
    Call: 754-216-1864
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000

    For Information Contact:     
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

    Join the next Facilities Task Force Sub-Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 10, 2025, at 7:00 pm

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    Phone Conference ID: 871 639 515#
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000
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    For Information Contact: 
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

    Join the next Facilities Task Force Sub-Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm

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    Call: 754-216-1864
    Phone Conference ID: 871 639 515#
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000
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    For Information Contact: 
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

    Join the next Facilities Task Regular Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    May 01, 2025, at 7:00 pm

    Meeting Location:
    Mirror Lakes Elementary 
    Media Center Room
    1200 NW 72nd Avenue
    Plantation, FL 33313

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
    Call: 754-216-1864
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000

    For Information Contact:     
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

    Join the next Facilities Task Force Sub-Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    May 08, 2025, at 7:00 pm

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
    Call: 754-216-1864
    Phone Conference ID: 871 639 515#
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000
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    For Information Contact: 
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

    Join the next Facilities Task Force Sub-Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    May 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
    Call: 754-216-1864
    Phone Conference ID: 871 639 515#
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000
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    For Information Contact: 
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

    Join the next Facilities Task Regular Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    June 05, 2025, at 7:00 pm

    Meeting Location:
    Mirror Lakes Elementary 
    Media Center Room
    1200 NW 72nd Avenue
    Plantation, FL 33313

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
    Call: 754-216-1864
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000

    For Information Contact:     
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

    Join the next Facilities Task Force Sub-Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    June 12, 2025, at 7:00 pm

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
    Call: 754-216-1864
    Phone Conference ID: 871 639 515#
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000
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    For Information Contact: 
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

    Join the next Facilities Task Force Sub-Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    June 19, 2025, at 7:00 pm

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
    Call: 754-216-1864
    Phone Conference ID: 871 639 515#
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000
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    For Information Contact: 
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

    Join the next Facilities Task Force Sub-Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    June 26, 2025, at 7:00 pm

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
    Call: 754-216-1864
    Phone Conference ID: 871 639 515#
    Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000
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    For Information Contact: 
    Divine Amonah 754-321-1546

  • Gifted Advisory Council

    The Broward Gifted Advisory Council (GAC) is comprised of a group of parents, educators and others who assist in developing, identifying and assessing the educational needs, systemic issues, and priorities of gifted students and programs.  The Council also facilitates two-way communication between parents and the District. Learn more about the Gifted Advisory Council.

    Join the Gifted Advisory Council Steering Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 07, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. 

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    Phone Conference ID: 39727690#

    For Information, Contact:
    Stephanie Acosta-Castro 754-321-3434

    Join the Gifted Advisory Council Steering Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. 

    Meeting Location:
    Plantation Middle School 
    6600 West Sunrise Blvd. 
    Plantation, FL 33313 

    For Information, Contact:
    Stephanie Acosta-Castro 754-321-3434

  • Head Start/Early Intervention - Policy Council

    Join the Early Childhood Education - Head Start/Early Policy Council

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. 

    Meeting Location:
    Kathleen C. Wright Building 
    Board Room / Pre-Function Room 
    600 SE 3rd Avenue 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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    Phone Conference ID: 742 273 198# 

    Meeting ID: 220 286 980 701 
    Passcode: 6hg6De3B 

    For Information, Contact:
    Briana Jackson 754-321-1972

    Join the Early Childhood Education - Head Start/Early Policy Council

    Meeting Date/Time:
    May 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. 

    Meeting Location:
    Kathleen C. Wright Building 
    Board Room / Pre-Function Room 
    600 SE 3rd Avenue 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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    Phone Conference ID: 182 064 65#  

    Meeting ID: 277 656 007 392  
    Passcode: 5P9B6xu6  

    For Information, Contact:
    Briana Jackson 754-321-1972

  • Human Relations Committee

    The Human Relations Committee serves as the foremost resource on human relations at BCPS. The committee makes recommendations to the Superintendent and the School Board on matters that foster mutual respect and understanding among people within BCPS. The committee further supports the work of the District as it pertains to policies related to diversity, educational/vocational equity, nondiscrimination, inclusion, and character education. Learn more about the Human Relations Committee.

    Join the Human Relations Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. 

    Meeting Location:
    Lauderdale Manors Administration Center
    1400 NW 14th Court
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

    For Information, Contact:
    Marion Williams 754-321-1600

  • Multilingual Advisory Committee

    Join the Multilingual Advisory Council Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 08, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. 

    Meeting Location:
    Westglades Middle
    11000 Holmberg Road
    Parkland, FL 33076

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    Phone Conference ID: 149 738 375    # 

    Meeting ID: 236 761 389 539 
    Passcode: Fy3F7LF7 

    For Information, Contact:
    Victoria Saldala  954-552-6474 

  • Qualifications Selection and Evaluation Committee

    The Qualifications Selection and Evaluation Committee pre-qualifies contractors and evaluates, selects, and recommends awarding contracts for Construction Management, Design-Build, CMAR, Program Management or Professional Services subject to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.

    Join the next Qualification Selection and Evaluation Committee Meeting

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 10, 2025, at 9:00 am

    Meeting Location:  
    TSSC Building 
    7720 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 323
    Sunrise, FL 33351

    For Information, Contact:
    Mark Cohen 754-321-0510     

  • Small Business Advisory Committee

    The Small Business Advisory Committee is appointed by the School Board as an advisory group to review the continuing programs for contractors, prime contractors and subcontractors that promote S/M/WBE participation; coordinate activities and actions with the School Board or corresponding committees designated by the School Board or Superintendent; and make recommendations concerning modifications of such programs and procedures established in policy.

    Join the Small Business Advisory Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

    Location: 
    TSSC Building
    Executive Director of Operations
    7720 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 
    Sunrise, FL 33351

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting: 
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    Phone Conference ID: 570 632 380#
    Meeting ID: 217 844 064 10

    For Information Contact:
    Lavinia Freemen 754-321-0767

    Join the Small Business Advisory Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    May 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

    Location: 
    TSSC Building
    Executive Director of Operations
    7720 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 
    Sunrise, FL 33351

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting: 
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    Phone Conference ID: 214 844 064 10#

    For Information Contact:
    Lavinia Freemen 754-321-0767

    Join the Small Business Advisory Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    June 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

    Location: 
    TSSC Building
    Executive Director of Operations
    7720 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 
    Sunrise, FL 33351

    Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting: 
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    Phone Conference ID: 214 844 064 10#

    For Information Contact:
    Lavinia Freemen 754-321-0767

  • Superintendent’s Goal Setting Committee

    Join the Superintendent's Goal Setting Committee Meeting - Cancelled

    Meeting Date/Time: Cancelled
    March 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

    Meeting Location:
    TSSC Building
    Executive Director of Operations 
    7720 West Oakland Park Blvd.
    Sunrise FL, 33351

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    Phone Conference ID: 971 780 349#

    Meeting ID: 281 070 373 289 
    Passcode: 5kZ6Xr6A 

    For Information, Contact:
    Anne Marie Richards 754-321-0764

  • Superintendent’s Insurance and Wellness Advisory Committee

    The Superintendent’s Insurance and Wellness Advisory Committee reviews all proposals for insurance offerings for the School Board of Broward County and makes recommendations to accept or deny any proposals to the School Board.

    Join the next Superintendent's Insurance and Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting 

    Meeting Date/Time:
    April 16, 2025, at 9:00 am 

    Meeting Location: 
    TSSC Annex Building 
    7770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 
    Sunrise, FL 33351 

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    Phone Conference ID: 115 613 35# 

    For Information, Contact:
    Amanda Rios 754-321-3111