WHAT IS THE SMART BOND PROGRAM?
In November 2014, Broward County voters approved an $800 million bond referendum that provides critically needed funding for students and schools. Broward County Public Schools has committed to investing the funding in safety, music, art, athletics, renovations, and technology (SMART) at every school.
The Office of Facilities and Construction is tasked with renovations to schools based on the SMART program needs assessment.
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WHAT IS THE SMART BOND PROGRAM?
In November 2014, Broward County voters approved an $800 million bond referendum that provides critically needed funding for students and schools. Broward County Public Schools has committed to investing the funding in safety, music, art, athletics, renovations, and technology (SMART) at every school.
The Office of Facilities and Construction is tasked with renovations to schools based on the SMART program needs assessment.
IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHOOL FACILITIES INCLUDE:
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
SCHOOL SAFETY SYSTEMS
MUSIC & ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
BUILDING RENOVATIONS
THE RENOVATION PROCESS
The Primary Renovations initiative of the SMART Program largely focuses on improving schools and the educational experience of students through structural upgrades to campuses and infrastructure. To ensure projects are completed with the utmost efficiency and integrity, each project typically goes through a six-phase process.
Included below is a breakdown of the Primary Renovation process chart with a detailed explanation of each phase.
SIX PHASE PROCESS
Watch the video to learn more about the six phase process
PROGRAM LAUNCH
The goals which motivated the passage of the SMART Bond Program in 2014 and remain the driving force behind the work going on across Broward County Public Schools are all about improving the quality of the BCPS educational experience, making a positive impact on the lives of our students and staff, and giving our communities something to be proud of.
The SMART Program was launched after District staff reviewed the conditions of all BCPS schools and discovered up to $3 Billion worth of defferred maintenance needs.
A General Obligation Bond (GOB) was then put forward, consisting of $800 Million worth of the highest priority repairs. The Bond was passed with 74% approval.
Remaining projects from the District Educational Facilities Plan (DEFP), was then combined with the GOB to create the SMART Program.
The voter-approved $800 million general obligation bonds (GOB) are combined with other non-GOB capital funding to total the $1.4 billion SMART Program.
RECENT WORK
Stay updated on the latest SMART Program news, photos, and statistics at your school.
KEEP UP WITH SMART
KEEP UP WITH SMART
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