Allen Zeman

In a nonpartisan race for Broward County School Board member District 8, voters will decide between incumbent Allen Zeman and challenger Sonja Azim on August 18. Zeman highlights academic achievements, citing that the district has achieved 'A' status three years in a row. Azim focuses her campaign on addressing inequities in facilities, programs, discipline, and emphasizing the need for comprehensive school safety training.

Broward County schools are launching a school bus camera program to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The program will equip 1,300 buses with cameras, starting with warning citations in August and civil penalties in September, aiming to change driver behavior and enhance student safety.

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has installed security cameras on 1,300 school buses to monitor drivers who illegally pass buses during stops. The system, managed by BusPatrol, includes license plate capture and traffic views to aid law enforcement in reviewing violations before issuing fines. Officials emphasized that the program includes a 30-day warning period starting August 10, with civil penalties beginning September 9, and that citations require law enforcement approval.

Broward County school buses are being equipped with AI-powered cameras to enforce laws against illegal passing of stopped school buses. A 30-day grace period ends Sept. 9 before citations of $225 are issued, with citation revenue funding the program. BusPatrol, a private company, covers program costs and receives a portion of each fine.