Scoop: Broward spent $61M improving schools it may close

State of play: Given the declining enrollment, the school district is proposing closing 10 schools from Fort Lauderdale to Pembroke Pines:

• Oakridge Elementary
• Hollywood Park Elementary
• Banyan Elementary
• Coral Springs Elementary
• Silver Lakes Elementary
• Dolphin Bay Elementary
• Lloyd Estates Elementary
• Forest Glen Middle
• Walter C. Young Middle
• William Dandy Middle

Zoom in: The $61 million in improvements are part of the controversial SMART bond program, which was plagued by mismanagement, delays and skyrocketing costs.

• The $800 million bond referendum was passed in 2014 to renovate aging schools and make safety, technology, arts and athletics improvements across the district.
• Despite the SMART program ending last October, work remains ongoing at Lloyd Estates, Oakridge, Forest Glen and William Dandy.

By the numbers: The district has spent $14.7 million on SMART improvements at Walter C. Young, including roof, window, door, electrical and painting work.

• It spent $9.3 million at Forest Glen Middle and $7.2 million at both Lloyd Estates and William Dandy.
• Dolphin Bay was the only school among the 10 that didn't have a SMART project.

What we're watching: The Broward School Board will vote on the proposed school closures in December.