School Board

Near ban on cellphone use to remain in effect at Broward public schools

With the first day of school in Broward County coming up quickly on Aug. 11, the Broward County School Board had a…

Broward School Board Member Brenda Fam announces resignation

Broward County School Board member Brenda Fam, who was elected in 2022, has announced her resignation.

Miami-Dade school board member weighs in on deported teacher

The United Teachers of Dade president is sharing new information about a teacher deported to Honduras.

Broward schools superintendent identifies 9 schools that could be closed or changed

Superintendent Howard Hepburn presented five schools to the school board on Tuesday that could be candidates for closure or repurposed in some…

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board rejects proposal to recognize LGBTQ History Month

This week’s rejection marks the third year in a row the school board has voted down the item.

New mental health center opening in Miami as mental health takes spotlight across state | Facing SFL

updates the status of the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. The facility will treat people with mental illnesses rather than…

School District audit inspired by arrest

how Miami-Dade school employees are spending money after the arrest of a former school board member Lubby Navarro, who faces several charges…

Metal detectors, cellphone crackdowns, will more changes be coming to schools?

With a new school year poised to get underway next week, CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward School Board…

Broward public schools pass cell phone ban for students

The Broward County School Board passed a cell phone ban for students on Tuesday afternoon.

Miami-Dade schools considers metal detectors

After the Broward County School Board approved and implemented metal detectors in some schools, the Miami-Dade County School Board will consider if…

School Board: At least 5 Broward public schools to close

The controversial item was on Broward County School Board’s agenda as “Redefining Our Schools.” School Board members passed it 7-2 to pave…

Contract negotiations for Broward County’s new superintendent heading to school board vote

Contract negotiations for Broward County Public School’s new superintendent Howard Hepburn are now heading to the school board for a full vote.

Miami-Dade school board to consider spending limits for its members

Morgan Rynor reports former vice chair Lubby Navaro is accused of spending taxpayer dollars on personal expenses.

Lubby Navarro arraigned in Miami-Dade court

Former Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair Lubby Navarro was back in court Friday as she faced a judge for a formal arraignment…

Lubby Navarro, former Miami-Dade School Board member, stripped of her honorary doctorate degree

Facing an array of criminal charges, Lubby Navarro has now lost her honorary doctorate degree.

Broward School Board to vote on uniforms for students

Broward students may have to wear uniforms starting next school year.

South Broward Hospital District investigates, deactivates Lubby Navarro’s credit card

CBS News Miami has learned that Miami-Dade ex-school board member Lubby Navarro is being investigated by her current employer, the South Broward…

After years of neglect, $47 million renovation project completed at Northeast High School

On Friday, school board members, activists, the superintendent and local leaders toured the just-completed $47 million project that included 24 classrooms, art…

Miami-Dade School Board looking into stricter review of credit card spending

Former Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro had nothing to say after a court appearance on Wednesday.

MDCPS Superintendent Jose Dotres speaks speaks out in the aftermath of Lubby Navarro’s arrest

Former Miami-Dade School Board member and Vice Chair Lubby Navarro appeared in court Wednesday to discuss her bond and county schools superintendent…

Lubby Navarro bond lowered but glitch over monitoring device delays jail release of ex-Miami-Dade Sc

Former Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro was expected to spend another night in the county jail following her arrest Thursday.

Prosecutors: Ex-school board member put vacations, appliances, more on district credit cards

Former Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair Lubby Navarro was arrested Thursday morning.

Former Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro charged with stealing $100K with district cards

Former Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair Lubby Navarro was arrested Thursday morning.

Broward school board scuttles plan to require clear backpacks, bags next academic year

Jacqueline Quynh reports on how the Broward County school board on Tuesday decided to scrap its controversial clear bag policy following a…

Broward school board picks superintendent semifinalists

The Broward County School Board voted Monday to advance seven semifinalists in the running to be the district’s new superintendent.

Schools throughout Broward County sustain an estimated $10 million in flood damage

School Board members estimate there are about $10 million worth of flood damage in schools throughout Broward County as of Thursday.

Broward School Board member Allen Zeman speaks to Local 10 after being accused of inappropriate

The Broward County School Board announced Tuesday they will not hire a neutral investigator and will rely on the Florida Ethics Commission…

Broward school board hosts sex ed workshop

School Board members met Tuesday for a workshop about future changes in sexual education at Broward County Public Schools to abide by…

Broward County School Board discusses criteria to hire next superintendent

The Broward County School Board met on Tuesday to come up with a checklist for what it’s looking for in its next…

New Broward interim superintendent doesn’t want job permanently

Broward County School Board members have wrapped up negotiations and officially named Earlean Smiley the district’s interim superintendent Wednesday, replacing Vickie Cartwright.

DeSantis’ appointee joins Miami-Dade school board

Maria Bosque-Blanco, Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new appointee, joined the School Board of Miami-Dade County on Wednesday to represent District 7.

DeSantis’ appointee joins Broward school board

Daniel Foganholi, Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new appointee, joined the School Board of Broward County on Wednesday to represent District 1.

Broward school board: Convicted felon elected, can’t serve yet

Rod Velez awaits state’s proof of clemency after voters elected him to the Broward County School Board. He decided not to get…

Miami-Dade School Board unanimously selects Mari Tere Rojas as Chair, but opinions defer when se…

Miami-Dade School Board swears in Governor backed candidates

Heated Debate At Miami-Dade School Board Meeting Over LGBTQ History Month

Miami-Dade school board to vote on LGBTQ history month

DeSatis’s appointee is new Broward school board chair

Gov. Ron DeSantis’s appointee Torey Alston is the Broward County Public School’s

Broward School Board members appointed by governor prepare to take seats

A man running for the Broward School Board is using the suspension of four current members to advocate for his candidacy.

2 candidates endorsed by Ron DeSantis win Miami-Dade school board seats

A major shakeup is coming to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board following Tuesday’s election.

Grand jury recommends removal of five Broward School Board Members

Vote 2022: Nunez explains school board endorsements

Lt. Gov. Jeannette Nunez took the time to explain why Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed candidates who are running in nonpartisan school…

Miami-Dade School Board reverses vote to remove sex ed textbooks

The sex education textbook discussion continued Thursday for the Miami-Dade School Board, a week after it voted to disallow two controversial textbooks…

School board elections in Miami-Dade garnering more interest than usual

Election time is right around the corner, and while school board races usually don’t receive a lot of attention, that may not…

Miami-Dade school board votes to disallow controversial textbooks in classroom

On Wednesday, the Miami-Dade School Board decided against allowing two controversial sex education textbooks in the classroom.

Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill On School Books, Term Limits

Calling it a move toward “curriculum transparency,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will intensify scrutiny of school library…

Vickie Cartwright set to take over Broward schools as permanent superintendent

The interim education chief since July says she will quickly build her senior staff after being picked as the full-time superintendent by…

Miami-Dade School Board To Hold Special Meeting To Interview Superintendent Candidates

The Miami-Dade School Board will hold a special meeting Monday as the search for a superintendent continues.

3 finalists for Dade superintendent: Jose Dotres, Rafaela Espinal and Jacob Oliva

The Miami-Dade School Board met on Tuesday to continue their search for Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s replacement. The majority narrowed the list of…