Broward County schools are navigating one of the most complex budgetary periods in years. That’s how Superintendent Howard Hepburn put it.
The district is facing a $60 million shortfall for 2026 and is looking at ways to cut costs, including potential cuts to overtime pay and keeping roles unfilled.
At a recent workshop, officials presented a plan that could save $8.8 million, but that’s still far from the goal of saving $100 million.
School board members say they’re prepared for aggressive cuts, and the superintendent warned that layoffs could come as soon as the spring.
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