Groundbreaking for the New School at Central Charter School

April 20, 2023 Carma Henry Local News 0
Board members pictured left to right are Charles West, Rev. Anthony Burrell (Chairman, Board of Directors), Hugh Jarrett (President/CEO), Devarn Flowers, Rose Merritt (along with Rev. Burrell, the only other original charter board member), Emma Winston, John Billingsley (Principal), Dr. Mary Ellen Boose and Robert Bailey. Not pictured is E. Ethel Dickens. 

Pertinent Facts: 

– School started in 1997 by Dr. Rosa Lawson with 23 students. Central Charter School was one of the first charter schools in Broward County. We currently have almost 1200 students.

– The new building will occupy 110,000 square feet at a cost of $28,000,000 dollars.

– The school will contain three stories. There will be a gym, soccer field, tennis court and other amenities. Anticipated opening is for the 2024-25 school year. 

 

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