Broward school officials discuss phase two of school plan, say they’ll save millions by closing some schools

Broward County school board members held a meeting to pinpoint which schools will be shutting their doors under their plan that would see a major overhaul to the district if implemented.

Members discussed phase two of the Redefining Schools initiative which calls for several schools to either close or repurpose across the county.

So far, 34 schools have been targeted for review by school leaders.

Under the proposal, the county could lose at least seven elementary and middle schools.

But not everyone is on board. Tuesday, a teacher spoke out at the meeting, saying leaders should not close Glades Middle School.

“This is a school, not to close or repurpose, but to invest in,” said Christine McMahon Nebe.

Nebe told school board members that the plan would be a step back for Broward schoo