WHO:
Broward County School Board Members; Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent; Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Staff; District and School Administration

WHAT:
At the start of summer school, BCPS begins using walk-through metal detectors as an added layer of protection for students and families. The two schools participating in the summer session rollout are Charles W. Flanagan High School and J.P. Taravella High School.

A media availability will take place at Charles W. Flanagan High School on the first day of summer classes.

WHEN:
Monday, June 24, 2024
8:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Charles W. Flanagan High School
12800 Taft St.
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028                       

WHY:
As part of the District’s ongoing effort to enhance safety and security measures in schools, the Broward County School Board approved the use of walk-through metal detectors on high school campuses. Following the launch of the initiative at the two high school summer sites, the rollout of walk-through metal detectors at District high schools will continue at the start of the 2024/25 school year.

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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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, serving more than 251,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.