First Move Scholastic Chess Curriculum for All 2nd and 3rd Graders

In 2014/15, BCPS is launching the First Move scholastic chess curriculum in all second and third grade classrooms.  This is the nation’s largest scholastic chess curriculum initiative in history, and will benefit over 34,000 students across the District.  

The First Move scholastic chess curriculum helps to increase students’ critical thinking, problem-solving and social skills, while students are having fun learning to play the game. In addition, studies have shown playing chess increases students’ math skills, reading aptitude and overall academic achievement.  

First Move was successfully piloted during the 2013/14 school year at three schools located in the city of Sunrise, with the encouragement and support of the city of Sunrise and its mayor.  The Sunrise City Commission and the Broward League of Cities also passed resolutions supporting the inclusion of scholastic chess in all Broward County public schools.  

Single Family Home Housing Development Ground Breaking

Lauderhill Housing Authority

 Wednesday, August 27, 2014 (10 am)

Corner of NW 55 Avenue & NW 19 Street

Countdown to the 2014/15 School Year Students Head Back to Class on August 18, 2014

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is excited to welcome students back to class on Monday, August 18, 2014, for the 2014/15 school year.

FREE Back To School Immunizations & Community Resource Fair

By the Florida Department of Health in Broward County

The public is invited to join the Florida Department of Health in Broward County and community partners at a Back To School Community Resource Fair.  The Community Resource Fair and School immunizations will take place inside the Lauderhill Mall, located at 1299E NW 40^th Avenue -  Lauderhill, FL, 33313. Free Immunizations will be available for school age children (Kindergarten through High School).

JOIN THE FUN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 – 10:00AM-3:00PM

COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR

Family entertainment, face painting, school supplies, fresh produce distributed by Feeding South Florida and Lauderhill Mall shop discounts. Enrollment assistance will be available for Florida KidCare (Health insurance for children), WIC (Women, Infants & Children nutrition program) and free & reduced school lunch program.  Free bicycle helmets for the first 150 children vaccinated!

FREE BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS:

IMMUNIZATIONS will be offered on the following dates and times:

INSIDE THE LAUDERHILL MALL

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

August 12, 13, 15, 18 & 19    -      9:00am to 3:00pm

Thursday     August 14   -   9:00am to 7:00pm

Saturday, August 16 – 10:00am to 3:00pm

School physicals and religious exemptions will not be provided at this location.  For information on school physicals and religious exemptions call (954) 467-4705.

Florida requires certain vaccines to be administered before children may enroll and attend childcare and school. For information on immunization schedules visit:  www.immunizeflorida.com,  www.browardchd.org  or call (954) 467-4705.

In order to be vaccinated, each child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Parent or legal guardian should remember to bring the child’s immunization records.

Safety Awareness Day featuring Smart Water

Lauderhill Housing Authority

Saturday, August 23, 2014 (10 am – 2 pm)

Windermere Community Center

Mayor's Goals For the Next 12 Months

Over the next 12 months, Mayor Kaplan has set many personal goals in the City of Lauderhill which are all in different stages of development.  The following is a partial list:

1)  7th Season of Jazz Picnic in the Park - December through April
2)  3rd Season of Tribute Concerts (Beatles and Journey) - February and March
3)  Anti-Bully Project with Lauderhill 6-12 School
4)  Kids of Character Pizza Party with Royal Palm Elementary and adding another school - December and May
5)  Science in the Classroom Program with Dupont, to be held at all Lauderhill Elementary Schools - 1st Qtr 2015
6)  Expanding Interest Free Energy Loans to Commercial Properties - 2014
7)  Passing legislation requiring Contractors with the city to pay a Minimum Wage of $10.10 to their Employees - 2014
8)  Regional Chess Tournament for under 18 years of age - March
9)  Completion of "Guide to the City of Lauderhill" and distribution - December/January
10)  Completion of Early Childhood Programs Brochure for Parents to teach their children from birth to 5 years of age, in conjunction with Vroom and the Bezos Family Foundation - 2014
11)  Design and prepare to distribute a new Tell the Mayor Survey specifically on Economic Development, use of Social Media, and use of recreational facilities - Results in March
12)  Release the 2015 Lauderhill College Essay Scholarship and raise $1000 to fund it - November through February
13)  Launch the Lauderhill Mobile App
14)  Launch the Economic Development LoopLink to allow users to search commercial properties in Lauderhill through the City’s website

Notes of the Commission Meeting of July 14

On July 14, the City Commission met in a Regular meeting and the following are notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated):

ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING

ORDINANCE NO. 14O-05-120: TO ADD COMMUNITY GARDEN, HOME GARDEN AND HORTICULTURE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER KEN THURSTON).

ORDINANCE NO: 14O-06-130: CREATING A TIER SYSTEM REGARDING THE CITY’S LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE POLICY (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.). 

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-07-155:  APPROVING THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA REGARDING THE ASSIGNMENTS AT THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF TWO (2) SROS AT THE TWO (2) PARTICIPATING MIDDLE SCHOOLS FOR TWO (2) MONTHS; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF TWO (2) ADDITIONAL SROS AT THE PARTICIPATING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) MONTHS; PROVIDING FOR A TERM COMMENCING AUGUST 18, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-07-156:  APPROVING THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA REGARDING THE ASSIGNMENTS AT THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF TWO (2) SROS AT THE TWO (2) PARTICIPATING MIDDLE SCHOOLS FOR TEN (10) MONTHS; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF TWO (2) ADDITIONAL SROS AT THE PARTICIPATING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) MONTHS; PROVIDING FOR A TERM COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-07-139:  GRANTING TO EAGLES NEST COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL) ZONING DISTRICT A CHARTER PRIMARY SCHOOL WITH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, WITH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS, AND THE ABILITY TO SHARE SPACE WITH ANOTHER CHARTER SCHOOL KNOWN AS 3698 NW 15TH STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-07-140:  GRANTING TO ISUCCESS ACADEMIES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., DBA, IGENERATION EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY OF DAVIE, A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL) ZONING DISTRICT A CHARTER SECONDARY (HIGH) SCHOOL WITH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND THE ABILITY TO SHARE SPACE WITH ANOTHER CHARTER SCHOOL  KNOWN AS 3698 NW 15TH STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.  Failed on a 3-2 vote (Special Exceptions require a super majority).   Commissioner Benson and Mayor Kaplan voting against.

Free School Immunizations in Lauderhill - from the Florida Dept of Health