Ask Lois: Questions about virus, schools
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all landowners owning land within the boundaries of the South Broward Drainage District that the Board of Commissioners of the South Broward Drainage District will hold a virtual public hearing at 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 30, 2020. This virtual public hearing is for the purpose of discussing and adopting the tentative budget and tentative assessments for necessary operations of the South Broward Drainage District for the 2020/2021 fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020 and to hear all objections to the tentative budget and tentative assessments and make such changes as the Board of Commissioners deem necessary. The call-in information for the virtual public hearing is as follows: the call-in number is 1-646-749-3122; the code is 707-018-309 #; and for the audio pin, just press #. If any member of the public has issues with calling in to the virtual public hearing, they shall call 954-275-1756 for assistance. In addition, members of the public may attend the public hearing in person at the offices of the South Broward Drainage District located at 6591 SW 160th Avenue, Southwest Ranches, Florida 33331. The District’s offices are able to accommodate a total of 15 persons on a first-come basis; and participants wishing to attend in person shall be required to wear a protective face covering. Call Kevin Hart, District Director at (954) 680-3337; Ext 206 for any questions regarding the tentative budget and tentative assessments.
Any member of the public wishing to comment publicly on any matter, including items on the agenda, may also submit their comments by e-mail to kevin@sbdd.org. All comments submitted by e-mail, if read orally, are three minutes or less, shall be read into the record. All comments submitted by e-mail shall be made part of the public record. If any member of the public requires additional information about this public hearing, or as questions about how to submit a public comment at the meeting, please contact Kevin Hart at: kevin@sbdd.org or 954-680-3337; Ext 206
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose he/she may need to insure that a verbatim recording of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes needing special accommodation to participate in this public hearing should least 48 hours prior to the proceedings for assistance.
SOUTH BROWARD DRAINAGE DISTRICT By: ___________________________
Scott Hodges, District Chairperson
We’re facing so many uncertainties about schools reopening, athome learning, and the quality and future of education. Parents have questions about day-to-day challenges as well as longterm concerns about how students will remain interested in learning and socially connected.
The Sun Sentinel welcomes your queries about education in South Florida in the age of COVID-19.
Do you have questions concerning your special needs child? About extracurricular clubs and sports? Or how will colleges handle all this confusion? Are you a teacher who wants to learn about your options?
To submit your question related to schools in South Florida, email Sun Sentinel reporter Lois Solomon at lsolomon@sunsentinel.com. She will do the research and find the answer. She may contact you with additional questions.
Let us know what you need to know as you make decisions about your children’s future.
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