2017 Legislative Affairs Update WELCOME INTRODUCTIONS

2017 Advocacy Highlights Rally to Tally 2017 Legislative Affairs

2017 Advocacy Highlights LEAOR: More than 1,000 emails sent using District online advocacy tool Legislative Affairs launched e-mail subscription service Legislative affairs held meetings regarding District advocacy Legislative Affairs shared advocacy best practices with parents, students, and staff at various District events Budget

BCPS Budget Highlights The budget was passed on Monday, May 8th $100 increase per student, totaling $7,281. $800,000 for Adults with Disabilities $200,000 for BCPS Suicide Prevention PECO: $50 Million for public schools $50 Million for charter schools This is a decrease of $25 million each. Budget

HB 7069 Best & Brightest Teacher and Principal Bonus Program This legislation includes language relating to: Best & Brightest Teacher and Principal Bonus Program Charter Schools Schools of Hope School Recess Assessments Title I Millage Sharing HB 7069

Debt Service Projected HB 7069: Sharing Millage Sharing millage will account for 10% of Broward’s available millage once debt service is accounted for. BCPS currently has $2 Billion in critical maintenance needs. FY 17-18 $150 Million Debt Service Projected FY 17-18 $275 Million Projected Shared $12.7 Million For Charters FY 17-18 $112 Million Remaining HB 7069

HB 7069: Lawsuit On July 5, 2017, the School Board of Broward County (SBBC) authorized the General Counsel and Superintendent to retain outside counsel in collaboration with other school districts for the purpose of filing a legal challenge to House Bill 7069. SBBC authorized this legal challenge in regards to the constitutionality of the following items amended by HB 7069: Single Subject Requirement Standard Charter Contracts Schools of Hope Charter Schools as Local Education Agencies (LEA) Sharing Discretionary Local Millage with Charter Schools Title I Following Broward’s actions, 13 other school boards across the state have joined the litigation efforts. The School Board continues to advocate for a legislative “fix” and Broward County Public Schools will continue to advocate for legislation that benefits our students and teachers. HB 7069

2018 Legislative Dates First Day of Session: January 9, 2018 Last Day of Session: March 9, 2018 Legislative Affairs

The Democrats gained one seat. Legislative Makeup Senate The Democrats gained one seat. House Forecast

Senate Committee Highlights Senate PreK-12 Appropriations: Kathleen Passidomo- Chair Gary Farmer- Committee Member Senate Education Dorothy Hukill- Chair Lauren Book- Committee Member Perry Thurston- Committee Member Forecast

House Committee Highlights House PreK-12 Appropriations: Manny Diaz- Chair House Education Michael Bileca- Chair Shev Jones- Minority Ranking Member Manny Diaz- Committee Member Barrington Russell- Committee Member Forecast

Constitution Review Commission The CRC is meeting this year, this happens every 20 years. The CRC’s decision will go to the ballot and must be approved by the voters. The deadline for public comment was on October 6th. FLCRC.gov Forecast

2018 Legislative Forecast This year is an election year, therefore we foresee a nominal increase in educational funding and only some policy variance. Forecast

Questions John J. Sullivan, Director of Legislative Affairs JohnJ.Sullivan@browardschools.com Charles Webster, Coordinator of Governmental Affairs Charles.webster@browardschools.com Megan Turetsky, Legislative Aide Megan.Turetsky@browardschools.com Office: 754-321-2608 Please visit our website for more information: http://www.browardschools.com/gr Legislative affairs

The School Board of Broward County, FL School Board Members Abby M. Freedman, Chair Nora Rupert, Vice Chair Robin Bartleman Heather P. Brinkworth Patricia Good Donna P. Korn Laurie Rich Levinson Ann Murray Dr. Rosalind Osgood Robert W. Runcie Superintendent of Schools 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, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department 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 (TTY) 754-321-2158. Legislative Affairs