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2019 and the Difference in Payment Schedule Structures of Various Cops Established 1915 BROWARD County Public Schools 2018-19 District Budget Second Public Hearing September 5, 2018 Robert W. Runcie Superintendent of Schools 600 Southeast Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 browardschools.com Educating Today’s Students to Succeed in Tomorrow’s World BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS The School Board of Broward County, Florida Nora Rupert, Chair Heather P. Brinkworth, Vice Chair Robin Bartleman Abby M. Freedman Patricia Good Donna P. Korn Laurie Rich Levinson Ann Murray Dr. Rosalind Osgood Superintendent of Schools Robert W. Runcie 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, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The School Board also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department & District’s Equity Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator 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. browardschools.com Nora Rupert Heather P. Brinkworth Donna P. Korn Chair Vice Chair Countywide At-Large District 7 District 3 Seat 8 Robin Bartleman Ann Murray Patty Good Countywide At-Large District 1 District 2 Seat 9 Abby M. Freedman Dr. Rosalind Osgood Laurie Rich Levinson District 4 District 5 District 6 [This page intentionally left blank] TABLE OF CONTENTS [This page intentionally left blank] TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Executive Summary Superintendent’s Budget Message ...................................................................................... 1-1 Previous Year’s Awards ....................................................................................................... 1-3 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................. 1-5 Principal Officials: District Organizational Chart ................................................................ 1-25 Principal Officials: Superintendent’s Cabinet ..................................................................... 1-26 Innovation Zone Facilitators ............................................................................................... 1-27 2. Safety Section Item ...................................................................................................................................... 2-1 Item ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2 Item ...................................................................................................................................... 2-4 3. Organizational Section Broward County Public Schools .......................................................................................... 3-1 Innovation Zone Concept ..................................................................................................... 3-2 Governance Structure-Board Members ............................................................................... 3-3 Vision, Mission, and Values ................................................................................................. 3-5 District’s Strategic Plan ........................................................................................................ 3-7 Budget Message, Priorities and Issues ............................................................................. 3-28 Capital Outlay Budget Funding Priorities ........................................................................... 3-30 2018 Legislative Session ................................................................................................... 3-31 District Finance .................................................................................................................. 3-32 Financial Policies ............................................................................................................... 3-33 District Budget ................................................................................................................... 3-34 Basis of Accounting ........................................................................................................... 3-35 Basis of Budgeting ............................................................................................................. 3-38 The Budget Process .......................................................................................................... 3-40 Operations Budget Calendar ............................................................................................. 3-42 Capital Outlay Funds Budget ............................................................................................. 3-43 Capital Outlay Budget Process .......................................................................................... 3-44 Capital Outlay Budget Calendar ........................................................................................ 3-45 Division Description, Goals and Accomplishments Facilities and Construction ........................................................................................... 3-46 School Performance and Accountability ...................................................................... 3-50 Academics ................................................................................................................... 3-53 Student Support Initiatives ........................................................................................... 3-60 Audits ........................................................................................................................... 3-63 Chief of Staff ................................................................................................................ 3-65 Financial Management ................................................................................................. 3-67 Human Resources & Equity ......................................................................................... 3-70 Portfolio Services ......................................................................................................... 3-74 Public Information Officer ............................................................................................. 3-77 Strategy and Operations .............................................................................................. 3-81 Information and Technology ........................................................................................ 3-91 4. Financial Section Major Revenue Sources ...................................................................................................... 4-1 Major Expenditures .............................................................................................................. 4-4 Major Expenditures by Object .............................................................................................. 4-6 History and Trends Forecast Assumptions ................................................................................................... 4-8 Summary All Funds - History by Function .................................................................... 4-10 Summary All Funds - Projection & Forecast by Function ............................................ 4-11 Summary All Funds - History by Object ....................................................................... 4-12 Second Public Hearing – September 5, 2018 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Summary All Funds - Projection & Forecast by Object ................................................ 4-13 All Governmental Funds – History by Function ............................................................ 4-14 All Governmental Funds – Projection & Forecast by Function .................................... 4-15 All Governmental Funds – History by Object ............................................................... 4-16 All Governmental Funds – Projection & Forecast by Object ........................................ 4-17 General Fund Budget – History by Function ................................................................ 4-18 General Fund Budget – Projection & Forecast by Function ......................................... 4-19 General Fund Budget – History by Object ................................................................... 4-20 General Fund Budget – Projection & Forecast by Object ............................................ 4-21 General Fund Budget – Ten-Year Revenue Trend ...................................................... 4-22 Changes in Fund Balance ............................................................................................ 4-22 Special Revenue – Food Service - History by Object .................................................. 4-24 Special Revenue – Food Service – Projection & Forecast by Object .......................... 4-25 Special Revenue – Other Fund - History by Object ..................................................... 4-26 Special Revenue – Other Fund - Projection & Forecast by Object .............................. 4-27 Special Revenue
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