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NEWS RELEASE: FEBURARY 14, 2013

February 14, 2013

Should Pembroke Pines charters get money from Broward school kitty?
Unhappy with the funding it gets for upkeep of its city-run charter school system, PembrokePines wants to change state law to compel the Broward school district to share some property tax revenue. The school district hates the idea, saying it can't afford to give up any money for construction, repairs and equipment for traditional public schools. So now we have a heated clash pitting government vs. government, and Pines charter supporters vs. outsiders.

Davie considers tax to raise money to pay for police at every school
After the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December, Davie decided to put police officers in all of the town’s public schools. But after six weeks, saying it was too much of a strain, the police department pulled the officers out. Unhappy parents and teachers complained, and on Wednesday, the Town Council held a meeting to discuss a solution. They decided to put it to the voters.

Report: Meningitis case at Miramar school
A case of bacterialmeningitis has been reported at an elementary school in Miramar, according to WTVJ-Ch. 6. Parents of students at Fairway Elementary School were notified by the school on Tuesday, informing them about the disease and its symptoms, the station reported.