State to Broward school district: We’re watching you
Education Commissioner Eric Smith said the state will be monitoring the Broward school district for at least six months to make sure it follows an action plan to address critical problems cited in a recent state Grand Jury report.
BY CARLI TEPROFF
CTEPROFF@MIAMIHERALD.COM
The state Department of Education said it’s keeping its eye on the Broward County school district — and will continue to do so for at least six months.
Following a scathing Grand Jury report that cited problems of waste and mismanagement at the state’s second largest school district, the state requested the district come up with a plan and sent the Inspector General down for an on-site visit.
In a letter dated April 15, Commissioner of Education Eric Smith said a review of the district’s 20-page plan and a report from the Inspector General showed the district had already taken action to address the Feb. 18 report that blasted Broward schools for being inept and corrupt.
“The team reviewed the district supplied action plan and supportive documents
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