File #: RES 2018-245    Name: Support for Closing Public Schools on Election Day
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/4/2018 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 10/25/2018 Final action: 10/25/2018
Title: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CLOSURE OF BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON ELECTION DAY OR THE RELOCATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS FROM BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Sponsors: City Commission
Indexes: Broward County Supervisor of Elections, Election, Resolution, School Board, Supporting Legislation
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2018-245-Support for Closing Schools on Election Day

AGENDA ITEM REPORT

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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CLOSURE OF BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON ELECTION DAY OR THE RELOCATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS FROM BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

 

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BACKGROUND:

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections has utilized Broward County Public Schools as voting precincts on election day for primaries, general elections, and municipal elections for many years; however, there are growing concerns by parents, families, and school staff about safety on school campuses following the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February of 2018. 

 

DISCUSSION:

The City of Coconut Creek has been a strong advocate for school safety and encourages Broward County Public Schools and the Broward County Supervisor of Elections to work together to eliminate safety risks associated with voting precincts on school campuses by either closing schools on election day or relocating voting precincts.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:  N/A