Broward schools reopened Monday after unprecedented rainfall in Fort Lauderdale area
All school campuses in Broward County reopened Monday after unprecedented rainfall caused extensive flooding last week in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Broward County Public Schools made the announcement Sunday afternoon on Twitter.
“All school campuses and administrative offices will be open,” the district said. “Afterschool care, events and activities will also operate on a normal schedule.”
Valerie Wanza, the district’s acting chief of staff, noted Friday that they estimate the damage to schools to tally around $2 million because of the flooding, mainly at building entrances. However, the financial toll could grow higher because the district still had to examine 30 schools more closely.
The district shut down schools Thursday and Friday due to the life-threatening floods.
Miami Herald staff writer Jimena Tavel contributed to this report.
This story was originally published April 16, 2023 at 2:37 PM.
