HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-29 Increase Enrollment in Parkland Area Schools
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A USOLUT:IOH OF THE C:ITY CONN:ISS:IOH OF
THE C:ITY OF PARltLAND, FLOR:IDA, tJRG:IHG
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUN'l'Y 'l'O
PLAN AND PtJHD A M:IDDLE SCHOOL AND A
X-8 SCHOOL FAC:IL:ITY 'l'O MBBT THE ANT:IC:I-
PATED :IHCRBASIHG BNROLLMBNTS IN PARltLAND
ARBA SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, the growth and development rate in Northwest Broward
County and the City of Parkland have been moderate yet consistent
with corresponding increases in public school enrollments; and
WHBRBAS, in Parkland alone, over 3,.000 undeveloped areas will
add to the population and school age residents; and
WHEREAS, earlier plans for a middle school adjacent to Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School were enthusiastically supported by the
land owner, residents, and school administrators; and
WHEREAS, the major developer pledged property for a K-8 or
elementary school project on Pine Island Road in Parkland to meet
the continuing demands for classroom facilities; and
WHEREAS, available funding sources should be shared throughout
Broward County so that equality of classroom facilities throughout
the school system is common practice,
HOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PAlUtLAND, FLORIDA:
Section 1, The Mayor, City Commission, and residents of the
City of Parkland unanimously urge the Broward County School Board
to re-consider the current proposed long range five year plan to
include additional classroom space,
Section 2, The Broward County School Board is urged to
consider all funding alternatives including Certificates of
Participation so current and future residents of the County can
invest in resources necessary for quality public education.
Section 3, While of excellent scholastic and athletic renown,
the high school within Parkland City limits will not effectively
accommodate anticipated increases in high school students in
Northwest Broward while maintaining its historic excellence and an
additional high school facility should be sited and funded for
Northwest Broward County to again equalize available facilities
Countywide,
Section 4, Rather than attempt the recent apparently
successful confrontational approach to the issue of future school
site designations and funding, the Mayor, City Commission, and
residents of Parkland request at least equal consideration for not
having staged a public demand for future facilities,
Section 5, Parkland expresses support for the School Board
and Administration believing the final decision of the five year
plan process will pledge fair and equitable funding applications to
Parkland and Northwest Broward,
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3
DAY OF
JUNE
, 1998.
CITY OF PAlUtLAND, FLORIDA
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