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Broward County Public Schools

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Name: Broward County Public Schools

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Runcie defends privatization plan

Robert Runcie, the superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, on Tuesday defended his plan to privatize the district's construction and facilities department and lay off 35 employees in the process."It's time for a new structure. It's time to bring ... [Published Local10.com - May 21 2013]

Entities: Robert Runcie, Concealment, privatise, Broward County Public Schools

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Broward College

Jared Rosen to study Chinese in China

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) College Academy @ Broward College student Jared Rosen will spend his summer studying Chinese in China. Jared was awarded the National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship by the U.S. Department of... ... [Published Examiner.com - May 21 2013]

Entities: China, Broward County Public Schools, Broward College

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Critics say layoffs politically motivated

35 low-, mid-level jobs targeted for layoffsAuthor: Bob Norman, Reporter, bnorman@Local10.com Show Transcript Hide TranscriptFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -More layoffs are slated for Broward County Public Schools, and many of those targeted say this time the ... [Published Local10.com - May 20 2013]

Entities: Robert Runcie, Layoffs, Grand Jury, Broward County Public Schools, Construction

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

School's parent involvement program wins award

Castle Hill Elementary School's monthly parent night programs were recently honored as recipients of a Broward County Public Schools Community Involvement Award. The Everyone Counts Family Program was honored alongside parents, volunteers, mentors, and ... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 17 2013]

Entities: Everyone Counts Inc, Broward County Public Schools, Education

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Rally promotes good decision making

Thousands of Broward County students will come together for the "Above the influence" rally on May 18th.The rally begins at 9:00 a.m. at the KC Wright Building at 600 SE 3rd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Students will then march to Huizenga Plaza. Step team ... [Published Local10.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Jack Seiler, Broward County Public Schools, Fort Lauderdale, Drug Abuse

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Broward County Public Schools

Cuts to Broward School District construction department supported

The 45 employees who work for the Broward County School District Facilities Design and Construction Department got some more bad news on May 14. The Broward County School District supported major action to make corrections to the facilities... ... [Published Examiner.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Broward County Public Schools, Construction

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Plantation High School

7 Broward achievers net $2,500 scholarships

Written by Staff ReportFORT LAUDERDALE — Seven outstanding Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) seniors were named National Achievement Scholarship winners and will receive a $2,500 scholarship for their undergraduate studies.Each year, the National Merit ... [Published South Florida Times - May 15 2013]

Entities: Plantation High School, Miramar High School, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Broward School District may lose 45 employees

The Broward School District's facilities department might see the layoff 45 of 70 employees. The District's Superintendent Robert Runcie has prepared a reorganization plan that would eliminate the employees and outsource the work they were... ... [Published Examiner.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Broward County Public Schools, Robert Runcie, Layoffs

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Broward School District offers employee training

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and the Federation of Public Employees (FOPE) have been diligently working on a joint initiative to identify and train hundreds of employees throughout the District who perform facilities work at school and... ... [Published Examiner.com - May 09 2013]

Entities: Broward County Public Schools

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 2 reports

Police call Pembroke Pines kidnapping victim a quick-witted fighter

The 22-year-old woman was driving west along Pines Boulevard at noon Tuesday when she was targeted by a man who told investigators he decided to kidnap and rape a stranger that day.Before the afternoon was over, the woman would be driven at gun- and knifepoint ... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 02 2013]

Entities: Kidnapping, Police, Francisco Gonzalez

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

Atlantic Tech, manufacturer honored by Broward Schools

When Paul Fazio, president of Sonny's Enterprises, first became involved with Coconut Creek's Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School about a decade, he had a firm idea of what he wanted to accomplish."My motivation was that I believe keeping ... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Broward County Public Schools, Atlantic Technical Center, Manufacturing, Education

First reported Apr 26 2013 - Updated Apr 26 2013 - 1 reports

School officials propose new grading system

BROWARD, Fla. (WSVN) -- Broward County school administrators are proposing a way to boost a student's self-esteem by removing the lowest score, but some argue the measure is sending the wrong message.In school it's all about making the grade, and too ... [Published 7 News Online - Apr 26 2013]

Entities: Broward County Public Schools, Robert Runcie, Point of No Return

Quotes

"This is not about the employees. Again, this about putting a structure in place that we have confidence that we can be effective with" said Runcie

Runcie defends privatization plan [Published Local10.com - May 21 2013]

"We're being a scapegoat for the transgressions of management," said Herrmann. "I don't see how the public would be fooled by this maneuver considering that management, the responsible management, is staying in place. It's just business as usual as far as I'm concerned."

Critics say layoffs politically motivated [Published Local10.com - May 20 2013]

"The statewide award makes us feel validated," Ingram-Phillips said. "Someone took the time to recognize us. We're a little school doing a lot for all of our community."

School's parent involvement program wins award [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 17 2013]

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Runcie defends privatization plan [Published Local10.com - May 21 2013]
Jared Rosen to study Chinese in China [Published Examiner.com - May 21 2013]
Critics say layoffs politically motivated [Published Local10.com - May 20 2013]
School's parent involvement program wins award [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 17 2013]
School changes for 2013-2014 [Published Westside Gazette - May 16 2013]
Rally promotes good decision making [Published Local10.com - May 16 2013]
Cuts to Broward School District construction de... [Published Examiner.com - May 16 2013]
Elementary school custodian downloaded child po... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 15 2013]
7 Broward achievers net $2,500 scholarships [Published South Florida Times - May 15 2013]
Broward School District may lose 45 employees [Published Examiner.com - May 15 2013]
Students receive awards from Florida Restaurant... [Published Examiner.com - May 13 2013]
Audit: Weston teachers double-dipped, PTA paid ... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 10 2013]
Broward School District offers employee training [Published Examiner.com - May 09 2013]
Food fight at Cypress Bay High School ends with... [Published Miami Herald - May 04 2013]
Broward Teachers Union and Broward Schools reac... [Published Examiner.com - May 03 2013]
Breakfast forum addresses educational challenge... [Published Westside Gazette - May 03 2013]
Teacher accused of having sex with student, smo... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 03 2013]
Character education program honors 29 Broward s... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 02 2013]
Honored Westpine Middle mentor never sought lim... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 02 2013]
Education mentor taken by surprise by community... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 02 2013]
Police call Pembroke Pines kidnapping victim a ... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 02 2013]
'Fighting spirit' helped Pines woman escape acc... [Published Individual.com - May 01 2013]
Abduction investigation causes Pembroke Pines s... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Apr 30 2013]
Next Generation Charter School closes [Published Examiner.com - Apr 30 2013]
Atlantic Tech, manufacturer honored by Broward ... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Apr 29 2013]
Broward Schools enter into agreement with compa... [Published Examiner.com - Apr 29 2013]
School officials propose new grading system [Published 7 News Online - Apr 26 2013]
Lost high school credit [Published 7 News Online - Apr 25 2013]
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) celebra... [Published Westside Gazette - Apr 19 2013]
Broward County School District honors companies... [Published Examiner.com - Apr 17 2013]