Broward school board considers reducing hundreds of district positions.
Broward County Public Schools announced that its school board will vote on a proposal to reduce staffing by 809 positions, aiming for $41.3 million in budget savings. The plan follows a decline of 25,000 students over the past three years and a projected loss of 10,000 students in the upcoming year.
Affected roles include counselors, behavioral support staff, and social workers. Superintendent Howard Hepburn stated the cuts are intended to avoid direct impacts on classrooms and teaching staff. Board member Debra Hixon described the decision as difficult, while Adam Cervera emphasized the board’s goal of protecting student services.
The board scheduled a working session on May 11 to review the proposal, with a formal vote planned for May 19. The motion represents the first job reductions in the district in two decades, reflecting enrollment trends and fiscal constraints.