US EditionBroward Schools Back Down on Plan to Hold Graduations in Gymnasiums
After public opposition citing fairness, Broward Schools will restore most graduations to rented venues, reversing a $500,000 cost-saving plan to hold ceremonies in school gyms.
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Broward schools back down on plan to hold graduations in gymnasiums
The Broward School District has agreed to return most graduation ceremonies to rented venues after a plan to move them to three high school gymnasiums generated a firestorm of controversy. Superintendent Howard Hepburn issued a memo to Broward School Board members late Friday announcing the change in plans. The School Board heard from numerous students, parents and elected officials at a Wednesday meeting opposing the use of high school gyms. Re…
South Florida schools back down on plan to hold graduations in gymnasiums
The Broward School District has agreed to return most graduation ceremonies to rented venues after a plan to move them to three high school gymnasiums generated a firestorm of controversy. Superintendent Howard Hepburn issued a memo to Broward School Board members late Friday announcing the change in plans. The School Board heard from numerous students, parents and elected officials at a Wednesday meeting opposing the use of high school gyms. Pu…
Broward Schools Backtracks, Restores Graduation Venues - REDBROWARD
The Class of 2026 won. The Broward School District ditched plans to save $500,000 by canceling graduation at high-priced venues like Hard Rock Live and the Broward Performing Arts Center. Students and parents were outraged that most graduates would receive diplomas at a rival school’s gymnasium. In a Friday evening memo, Superintendent Howard Hepburn stated […] The post Broward Schools Backtracks, Restores Graduation Venues first appeared on RED…
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