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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
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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.
District's Advisories and Committees Group Descriptions
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Advisory Committee Chairs Roundtable Discussions Meeting
Join the Advisory Committee Chairs Roundtable Discussions Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
June 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
For Information, Contact:
Chris Bolden 754-321-3800
Join the Advisory Committee Chairs Roundtable Discussions Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
June 17, 2024, at 8:30 p.m.
For Information, Contact:
Chris Bolden 754-321-3800 -
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:
November 14, 2024, at 09:30 a.m.Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
For Information, Contact:
Derek Tillman 754-321-2400 -
Area Advisory Councils
Join the North Area Advisory Council Sub - Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 04, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 737 416 222#
Meeting ID: 254 447 834 842
Passcode: Z5xeVfFor Information, Contact:
Michele Stein 754-321-3600Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council
Join the North Area Advisory Council Sub - Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 731 515 701#
Meeting ID: 281 265 527 80
Passcode: PfTti6For Information, Contact:
Michele Stein 754-321-3600Learn more about the North Area Advisory Council
Join the South Area/Region Advisory Council Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 13, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.Meeting Location:
Pines Middle School
200 NW Douglas Road
Pembroke Pines, FL 33324Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 506 890 179#
Meeting ID: 255 320 135 818
Passcode: vuzdaEFor Information, Contact:
Carmelo Burgess 786-619-6340Learn more about the South Area Advisory Council
Join the Central Area Advisory Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 21, 2024, at 9:45 a.m.
Meeting Location:
Indian Ridge Middle School
1355 S Nob Hill Rd,
Davie, FL 33324For Information, Contact:
Adrienne T. Dixson-Paul 754-321-3000Learn more about the Central Area Advisory Council
Join the North Area Advisory Council General Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 21, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.Meeting Location:
Monarch High School
5050 Wiles Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 772 148 431#
Meeting ID: 267 449 074 387
Passcode: BA36dUFor Information, Contact:
Michele Stein 754-322-3600 -
Calendar Committee
Calendar Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Administration Building
600 S.E. Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Phone Conference ID: 284 190 346#For Information, Contact:
Eric Chisem 754-321-1810 -
Discipline Committee
Join the Discipline Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
May 07, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.Meeting Location:
Piper High School
8000 NW 44th Street
Sunrise, FL 33351
For Information, Contact:
Kathy Keith at 754-321-1616 -
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 General Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 06, 2024, at 6:15 p.m.Meeting Location:
Plantation Middle School
KIVA
6600 W Sunrise Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33313For Information, Contact:
Shelly Winter 754-321-3800
Join the District Advisory Council Policy Review Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 15, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting
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Phone Conference ID: 231 517 153#
Meeting ID: 291 441 119 646
Passcode: 3j92khFor Information, Contact:
Shelly Winter 754-321-3804 -
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
November 07, 2024, 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 -
ESE Advisory Council
The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Advisory Council is a parent-led volunteer body that fosters advocacy for students with disabilities and provides recommendations to the School Board and Superintendent on systemic issues relating to exceptional student education. Monthly general meetings provide a forum for connecting parents with information and advice, along with its four subcommittees on Autism, Down syndrome, Dyslexia and Specific Learning Disabilities, and Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities. Learn more about the Broward ESE Advisory Council.
Join the Autism Committee of ESE Advisory General MeetingMeeting Date/Time:
November 07, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Location:
Glades Middle School
16700 SW 48th CourtMiramar, FL 33027
For Information, Contact:
Gary Grigull at 754-321-3431Join the ESE Advisory Council MeetingMeeting Date/Time:
November 20, 2024, at 06:15 p.m.
Meeting Location:
Plantation Middle School
6600 W. Sunrise Blvd.Plantation, FL 33313
For Information, Contact:
Diane Eagan at 754-321-3431
Join the Down Syndrome Committee of ESE Advisory MeetingMeeting Date/Time:
November 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Location:
Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
7301 NW 4th Street, Suite 103Plantation, FL 33317
For Information, Contact:
Andrica Thomas at 754-321-3431 -
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 Meeting:
Meeting Date/Time:
November 14, 2024, at 6:30 pmMeeting Location:
Indian Ridge Middle School
1355 S. Nob Hill Road
Davie, FL 33324For Information, Contact:
Monica Nelsas 754-321-2951 -
Executive Parent Advisory Council
Join the Executive Parent Advisory Council (EPAC)
Meeting Date/Time:
November 07, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.Meeting Location:
Title 1, Migrant Education and Special Programs
701 NW 31st Avenue
Lauderhill, FL 33311Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 596 805 197#
Meeting ID: 255 458 794 087
Passcode: 2UgrPLFor Information, Contact:
Luwando Wright 754-321-1400 -
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 Force Sub-Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 04, 2024, at 7:00 pmJoin Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
Call: 754-216-1864
Phone Conference ID: 946 323 964#
Meeting ID: 215 854 443 113
Passcode: zVpZsfFor Information Contact:
Divine Amonah 754-321-1546
Join the next Facilities Task Regular Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 07, 2024, at 7:00 pmMeeting Location:
Mirror Lakes Elementary
Media Center Room
1200 NW 72nd Avenue
Plantation, FL 33313Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
Call: 754-216-1864
Phone Conference ID: 871 639 515#
Meeting ID: 250 004 077 000
Passcode: 94C6eFor Information Contact:
Divine Amonah 754-321-1546 -
Financial Advisory Committee
Join the Financial Advisory Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Bldg.
600 SE Third Ave.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
For Information, Contact:
Ivan Perrone at 754-321-1980 -
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 Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 04, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.Meeting Location
Plantation Middle School
6600 West Sunrise Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33313For Information Contact:
Stephanie Acosta-Castro 754-321-3434 -
Green Advisory Committee
Join the Green Advisory Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
June 05, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301For Information, Contact:
Dr. Lisa Milenkovic 754-321-2623 -
Head Start/Early Intervention - Policy Council
Join the Early Childhood Education - Head Start/Early Policy Council
Meeting Date/Time:
November 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Location:
Sunland Park Academy
919 NW 13th Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 391 562 772#
Meeting ID: 286 865 309 274
Passcode: DN9ht2For 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:
November 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.Meeting Location:
Lauderdale Manors Administration Center
1400 NW 14th Court
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311For Information, Contact:
Carlisa Russell 754-321-1600 -
IMPAC (Formerly School to Prison Pipeline Committee)
Join the next IMPAC (Formerly School to Prison Pipeline Committee)Meeting Date/Time:
October 23, 2024, at 5:00 PMLocation:
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33301For Information, Contact:
Jodi Washington 754-321-1600
Join the next IMPAC (Formerly School to Prison Pipeline Committee)
Meeting Date/Time:
December 12, 2024, at 5:00 PMLocation:
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33301For Information, Contact:
Jodi Washington 754-321-1600 -
Long-Range Facilities Plan Committee
Join the Long-Range Facilities Plan Steering Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
January 09, 2025, at 01:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center
600 SE Third Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301For Information, Contact:
Marisol Cooke 754-321-2659 -
Meaningful Inclusion Committee
Join the Meaningful Inclusion Committee of ESE Advisory Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
May 09, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting
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Phone Conference ID:183 282 017#
Meeting ID: 238 315 553 97
Passcode: 7sJ5Mm
For Information, Contact:
Avrilios MouMoutjis at 754-321-3436 -
Multilingual Advisory Committee
Join the Multilingual Advisory Council Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
October 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.Meeting Location:
Eagle Ridge Elementary
11500 Westview Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33076Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting
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Phone Conference ID:Meeting ID: 271 023 552 227
Passcode: 6x8WaeFor Information, Contact:
Danielle Hoffman 954-801-8623 -
Oversight Committee for the Implementation of the Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement
Join the Oversight Committee for the Implementation of the Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
October 09, 2024, at 12:00 pm
Location:
Government Center West
1 N University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324For Information, Contact:
LaCheryl J. Thomas 754-321-2177 -
Parent/Community Involvement Task Force
The Parent/Community Involvement Task Force energizes and increases parent and community involvement in the District. Additional goals include to review current parent/community involvement models to identify gaps and deficiencies; revise parent/community involvement models to address identified opportunities; and provide identifiable ways and processes for the community to have meaningful input and participation in Broward County’s public education system. Learn more about the Parent/Community Involvement Task Force.
Join the Parent/Community Involvement Task Force Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 04, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.Meeting Location:
McFatter Technical College and High School
6500 Nova Drive
Davie, FL 33317
For Information, Contact:
Nadia Clarke 754-323-4735 -
Policy 1164: Subcommittee Meeting
Join the Policy 1164 Sub-Committee
Meeting Date/Time:
May 03, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.
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Phone Conference ID: 712 341 179#For Information, Contact:
Amanda Leiro 754-321-2608 -
Policy 4000 (Student Progression Policy) Workgroup
Join the Policy 4000 (Student Progression Policy) Workgroup
Meeting Date/Time:
May 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID:508 708 393#Meeting ID: 231 833 592 328
Passcode: Ypgx2TFor Information, Contact:
Guy Bamoha 754-321-2119 -
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:
November 14, 2024, at 9:00 amMeeting Location:
TSSC Building
7720 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 323
Sunrise, FL 33351For 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:
November 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Location:
TSSC Building
EDC Department
7720 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33351Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 570 632 380#
Passcode: ggrYxJFor Information Contact:
Lavinia Freemen 754-321-0767 -
Special Audit Committee
Join the next Special Audit Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
September 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 633 292 868#
Meeting ID: 296 074 286 283
Passcode: McNCWcFor Information, Contact:
Derek A. Tillman 754-321- 2400 -
TRILA Staff Working Group Meeting
Join the next TRILA Staff Working Group Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
September 12, at 9:30 a.m.Meeting Location:
City of Plantation
Planning, Zoning, & Economic Development
401 NW 70th Terrace
Plantation, FL 3317For Information Contact:
Chris Akagbosu 754-321 2160 -
Superintendent’s Goal Setting Committee
Join the Superintendent's Goal Setting Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.Meeting Location:
TSSC Building
7720 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise FL, 33351Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 495 574 456#
Meeting ID: 289 860 205 035
Passcode: e3DE42For 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:
November 15, 2024, at 9:00 am
Meeting Location:
TSSC Annex Building
7770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33351
Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 149 717 373#For Information, Contact:
Amanda Rios 754-321-3111 -
Superintendent's Review Committee
Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting - CanceledMeeting Date/Time:
October 07, 2024, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Canceled
Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Building
Board Room
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640
Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting
This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
Rick By Alex Gino
A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1)
By Sarah Maas My Sister, Daisy
By: Adria Karlsson I Am Jazz By Jessica HerthelMeeting Date/Time:
October 21, 2024, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Building
Board Room
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640
Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting
This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1)
By Sarah Maas
This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
A Court of Thomas and Roses Book 1
By Sarah Maas
This title will be reviewed at the 12/2/2024 Superintendent's Review Committee Meeting.Meeting Date/Time:
November 04, 2024, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Building
Board Room
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640
Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting
This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
A Court of Thomas and Roses Book 1
By Sarah Maas
This title was moved from the 11/4/2024 Superintendent's Review Committee Meeting date.
Anatomy of a Boyfriend
By: Daria Snadowsky
This title has been moved to 1/62025.
Superintendent's Review Committee MeetingMeeting Date/Time:
December 02, 2024, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Building
Board Room
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640
Join the next Superintendent's Review Committee Policy Review and Collaborative Meeting
This meeting is intended to review the objection to:
Burned By Ellen HopkinsMeeting Date/Time:
January 06, 2025, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright Building
Board Room
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301For Information, Contact:
Dr. Sherri N. Wilson 754-321-2640 -
Technology Advisory Committee
The Technology Advisory Committee was formed by School Board Policy #5306.1 to provide input, advice and assistance in the implementation of the District's Education Technology Plan. Learn more about the Technology Advisory Committee.
Join the next Technology Advisory Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 18, 2024, at 2:30 PMMeeting Location:
TSSC Annex
7770 Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33351Join Microsoft Virtual Teams Meeting:
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Phone Conference ID: 261 600 92#Meeting ID: 261 129 491 562
Passcode: 4szRLdFor Information, Contact:
Dana Rubenstein 754-321-0473 -
Wellness and Learning Support Committee
The Wellness and Learning Support Committee determines and monitors wellness initiatives of the School Board of Broward County, including obesity prevention.
Join the next Wellness and Learning Support Committee Meeting
Meeting Date/Time:
November 14, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.Meeting Location:
Kathleen C. Wright
600 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 3301For Information Contact:
Elizabeth Seeley 954-492-7242