The Broward County School Board is currently engaged in a contentious process to close or repurpose several under-enrolled schools as part of its 'Redefining Schools' initiative, which aims to address financial inefficiencies due to declining enrollment. Community feedback meetings have begun, with the first held at Dillard High School, where parents and residents expressed their desire to be involved in the decision-making process. Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn emphasized the importance of community input, stating that the conversations are structured to encourage open dialogue. Concerns have been raised about potential negative impacts of school closures, such as decreased property values and the loss of local educational programs, particularly in underserved areas. Board members have highlighted the risk of charter schools taking advantage of the situation if schools close, adding to the urgency of the discussions. The district is still mandated to close at least five schools, but no definitive list of targets has been released yet.