Ensuring a school's electrical system is up to date is essential to its safety and functionality. These updates ensure that existing infrastructure can keep up with changing technological needs and make sure our campuses can weather the elements.

The SMART Bond Program has helped build a brighter future for BCPS, one piece at a time! Since its launch, the program has improved schools across Broward County by adding new buildings, upgrading equipment, and enhancing safety.

The SMART Bond Program spells out a commitment to 🛠️ safer campuses, 🎶 modernized music and art spaces, 🏀 athletic spaces upgraded, 🏗️ renovated campus facilities, and 💻 technology that keeps students connected.

Construction at James S. Rickards Middle School is progressing. The new spaces will feature updated lab equipment, enhanced music rooms, and flexible learning areas, giving students the tools they need to explore, create, and succeed. @JRickardsMiddle

Have you watched the full Q&A video with BCPS Student Advisor Landyn Spellberg and Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn? Click the link in our bio to hear more on the future of the SMART Bond Program and more!

The SMART Bond Program has left a lasting mark on Broward County Public Schools. Over the years, the program has: 🏗️ Achieved substantial completion of over 200 projects 🚨 Installed 180+ fire safety devices 💻 Distributed over 83,000 technology devices

While the SMART Bond Program winds down, BCPS schools keep improving, from renovations to detailed reviews to ensure top learning environments. Hear BCPS Student Advisor Landyn Spellberg & Superintendent Dr. Hepburn share more on our YouTube channel.

Not all the upgrades schools received this summer are easy to spot, but they’re making a big difference behind the scenes! Take a look at some of the behind-the-scenes work that took place at Cooper City High School and Nova Middle School!

Today and every day, we celebrate BCPS teachers who inspire, motivate and empower students to reach their highest potential. 🍎 Thank you for making a difference inside and outside the classroom.

In this week’s Q&A clip, BCPS Student Advisor Landyn Spellberg and Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn talk about that “new car” feeling students get when they see the changes in their schools. The full video is now available to watch on our YouTube! https://t.co/QLQJ3SNRam

From upgraded classrooms to safer environments for teachers, the program’s true impact is seen in improved lives. Thank you to everyone who helped make the SMART Bond Program possible.

Take a bird’s-eye view of Indian Trace Elementary School and check out their upgraded HVAC system! Thanks to the SMART Bond Program, students and staff now enjoy a comfortable learning environment in both hot and cold weather.

Thanks to the SMART Bond Program, BCPS students now have access to over 60,000 new musical instruments and art supplies, enhancing their creative learning experiences. This investment in the arts ensures that every student has the tools they need to succeed and thrive creatively.

Thanks to the SMART Bond Program, the media center at Peters Elementary is now an excellent spot for an afternoon of reading. With new floors, bright windows, a fresh coat of paint, and improved structural integrity, this space is ready to take students on new adventures. 📚

Wow! Love the resurfaced + repainted basketball courts! 🏀 Grateful to our friends @browardschools PPO: Mark Dorsett, Miguel Bonilla-Roman & Brandon Pittman. Huge upgrade for Meadowbrook physical education & recess! #HowItStartedHowItsGoing

SMART Futures has created quite an ecosystem,” says BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. From subcontractors to small businesses, SMART funding boosts schools and the local economy. Watch the full video now, available on our YouTube!

📚 September is National Literacy Month! We’re celebrating by highlighting some of the beautiful reading and writing areas created through the SMART Bond Program. Which of these spaces would you want to curl up with a good book in? Tell us below!

Happy Construction Appreciation Week! 🏗️ Behind every SMART Bond Program renovation and new learning space is a dedicated team of construction workers bringing these projects to life. Thank you to the crews who make SMART Futures possible!

Thanks to the SMART Program, upgrades to STEM Labs, Media Centers, and Culinary Labs are giving students access to state-of-the-art equipment, helping them prepare for real-world careers. Hear how these enhancements provide students with an advantage in this week's Q&A clip!

McArthur High School has made some exciting progress on its renovations! Once this new building is complete, McArthur students will have the opportunity to use brand-new STEM labs. We can’t wait to see the completion! #McArthurHighSchool #BCPS #SMARTProgram