SMART PROGRAM UPDATE
The SMART Program is an $800 million bond that provides critically needed funding for Broward County Public Schools. SMART addresses elements of Safety, Music & Art, Athletics, Renovations, and Technology at schools across the District.
The Renovations element of the SMART Program largely focuses on improving schools and the educational experience of students. A six-step process is put in place to ensure that all Primary Renovation projects are completed efficiently. Tamarac Elementary School is in Construction for Phase I of its Primary Renovations and Hire Contractor for Phase II. This means that while some enhancements are in the process of being implemented for part of the upcoming renovations, a contractor is being hired for the media center improvements.
ENHANCEMENTS UNDERWAY:
Phase 1
- Bldg envelope improvements (roof, window, ext. wall, etc.)
- Fire sprinklers
- HVAC improvements
Phase 2
- Media center improvements
As part of the School Choice Enhancement Program (SCEP), schools are allocated $100,000 to spend at their discretion. Common uses of the funds include laptops, golf carts, projectors, and classroom furniture for students and teachers. Included below are the items your school has ordered.
DELIVERED
- Front office furniture
- Parent work station furniture
- Cafeteria sound system
- Digital marquee
- Projectors
- Laptops
- Document cameras
- Printers
- HDMI to VGA adapters
- Desktop, keyboard and mouse
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The School Board of Broward County
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The School Board also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department & District’s Equity Coordinator/Title IX at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TYY) 754-321-2158.