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Future Ready

Like many school systems across the nation, Broward County Public Schools has seen a significant loss in student enrollment over the past decade. This decline – along with rising operational costs and shifting funding realities – has created a budget shortfall that must be addressed. To remain fiscally responsible while continuing to serve students effectively, the District is taking proactive steps now to be Future Ready.

BCPS: Future Ready, is a strategic realignment of staffing and operations.  The District is working to streamline functions, maximize resources and protect its core mission – providing high-quality teaching and learning in every classroom.

Parent University: Building a Sustainable Future for BCPS

The District recently held a Parent University session with Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn to keep parents informed about the financial challenges and how we’re meeting the challenge head on. If you missed it, click the video link for a recording of the presentation.

Recorded: Tuesday, March 31

Parent University Recording

PowerPoint Presentation

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Why Is Realignment Necessary?

Florida’s school funding is largely based on student enrollment – fewer students mean less revenue. Over the past decade, BCPS enrollment has declined by more than 38,000 students, resulting in a loss of hundreds of millions of dollars. During that same period, staffing levels have only slightly decreased, from 21,835 to 20,847, while operational costs have continued to rise.

To remain financially sustainable and continue supporting high-quality instruction, the District must realign its resources to better match current enrollment and funding levels.

Enrollment Chart

 

Without immediate action, the gap between revenue and expenses will continue to widen, placing increased strain on the District’s ability to sustain programs, services and staffing.

 

Where every dollar goes
(FY 26 General Fund)

Circle Graphic with the percentage of 80 and 20

  • 80% Personnel Costs - 1.92B

  • 20% Non-Personnel Costs - $488M
  • Total Revenue: $2.38B (excludes charter funding)

 

 

Personnel costs account for the vast majority of the District’s spending and cannot be quickly reduced to match declining enrollment.

Our goal is to create a financially sustainable system that protects classroom instruction, supports frontline employees, and ensures BCPS remains a high-performing, A-rated school district.