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School Board Members, Superintendent and Staff Welcome Students and Families
Today, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) welcomed students to the 2018/19 school year. Broward County School Board members and BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie spent the first day visiting many schools across the District, greeting students, families and staff. Throughout the day, the focus for schools was on safety and security, and ensuring a smooth start to the new school year.
“It was great seeing and speaking with our students and staff today. Our school employees are excited to welcome everyone and we’re looking forward to starting the new school year,” said Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “While our shared healing and recovery from the tragedy earlier this year continues, we are committed to coming together and healing as a community. Our mission remains doing everything in our power to provide students and staff with safe and secure learning and working environments.”
BCPS has taken numerous steps regarding enhancing safety and security. Among these actions, the District has:
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Developed, with tremendous support from the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) and our municipal partners, plans to ensure every
District school had a certified law enforcement officer or armed guardian assigned for the first day of school.
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Upgraded real-time surveillance camera systems at all District schools and expedited Single Point of Entry projects
Districtwide, which use fencing and door systems to limit campus access for visitors to one entrance.
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Engaged an external security firm to complete a risk assessment of all schools, which will ultimately include recommendations
for additional security enhancements. The first phase is completed.
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Reinforced with all schools safety and security protocols, including diligently monitoring and enforcing safety operations, such as locking exterior doors, classroom doors and gates throughout the day.
School Board members and Superintendent Runcie wrapped up first day activities with a news conference at the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center. To watch the news conference, visit https://eduvision.tv/l?eALAmD.
In addition, to watch a video wrap-up of first day highlights, visit https://eduvision.tv/l?eALRDD.
Below is more BCPS First Day of School information – by the numbers.
2018/19 First Day of School – by the Numbers
Enrollment:
- District (Pre-K -12 & Centers) 225,904***
- Charter 45,340***
- Total 271,244***
School Buses:
- Students Riding Buses 72,000**
- Bus Routes 1,011
- Bus Drivers 971
- Total Active Buses 1,324
Cafeteria Meals Served
- Breakfast 27,500*
- Lunch 99,000*
- Supper Program Meals 6,000*
Number of Teachers
- 15,084
Number of Schools
- Elementary 136
- Middle 37
- High 33
- Combination 8
- Centers 17
- Colleges 3
- Charter 88
Total: 322
*Numbers are approximate **Approximate number of eligible students assigned to bus routes for the opening of the
2018/19 school year.
***This number subject to change.
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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second-largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has more than 271,500 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 234 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS serves a diverse student population, with students representing 204 different countries and 191 different languages. Connect with BCPS: visit the website at browardschools.com, follow BCPS on Twitter @browardschools and Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, and download the free BCPS mobile app.