8BB AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO THE SUN SENTINEL FRIDAY , MAY 5 , 2017
By : Robert W . Runcie
Robert W . Runcie Superintendent Broward County Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools ( BCPS ) is known for its diversity . Our district includes a student enrollment of more than 271,000 students represen�ng more than 200 countries and 180 languages . We also have a diverse workforce of over 30,000 dedicated employees collabora�ng to provide our children with a world class educa�on . We must now extend this culture of diversity to our purchasing and contrac�ng ac�vi�es .
BCPS is at a unique moment in history where we are leveraging the SMART capital bond ini�a�ve , for school facili�es renova�on and technology , to create new
BCPS Is Open for Business for the Broward Community
economic opportuni�es for small / minority / women-owned business en��es ( S / M / WBE ). In January 2017 , BCPS demonstrated its ongoing commitment to providing fair and equitable distribu�on of procurement and contrac�ng opportuni�es to Broward County ’ s diverse business community by adop�ng a new Supplier Diversity Outreach Program Policy 3330 . The new policy takes effect on July 1 , 2017 . Managed by the Office of Procurement & Warehousing Services , the Supplier Diversity Outreach Program is designed to :
• Build capacity in the local business community by providing increased opportuni�es for underu�lized business to do business with Broward County Public Schools ;
• Generate growth among local businesses by providing increased preferences to Small / Minority / Women Business Enterprises ( S / M / WBEs ); and
• Create jobs and career opportuni�es for local residents .
The adop�on of the new policy followed a Disparity Study commissioned by the Superintendent and completed in October 2015 , to assess the level of diversity in the District ’ s procurement and contrac�ng prac�ces , par�cularly among S / M / WBEs . The study iden�fied a number of barriers , including various forms of marketplace discrimina�on that weakened the par�cipa�on of minority and women-owned businesses . As a result of the Disparity Study , the District formed a Disparity Study Work Group , comprised of 30 local community stakeholders and District staff members , to review , priori�ze and provide feedback on the recommenda�ons included in the Disparity Study report , as well as provide feedback on proposed procedural and policy changes .
Key highlights of the new Policy 3330 include :
• Expanding the original Minority / Women Business Enterprise Program to now include local small businesses .
• Implemen�ng a Prime Contractor Program to increase opportuni�es for local businesses to contract directly with the District , as opposed to working in a subcontract capacity ;
• Requiring prime contractors u�lizing subcontractors to achieve specific levels of par�cipa�on from S / M / WBEs in the subcontract work .
• Providing companies with incen�ve points in the evalua�on process for S / M / WBE par�cipa�on .
I commend and thank all of those involved with developing the updated Supplier Diversity Outreach Program . The adop�on of the new policy represents our School Board and District ’ s focus on expanding procurement and contrac�ng opportuni�es with local businesses and promo�ng economic inclusion of all segments of our business popula�on , par�cularly small , minority and women-owned businesses . We are commi�ed to addressing the issues outlined in the Disparity Study , strengthening our efforts to support local businesses in a fair and equitable manner , and monitoring the success of these efforts as we move forward with this important work . The District con�nues to hold a series of community mee�ngs to inform and educate local businesses about the new Supplier Diversity Outreach Program Policy 3330 .
For more details , contact the District ’ s Supplier , Diversity Outreach Program at 754-321-0550 . Community members can also visit www . broward . k12 . fl . us / supply / sdop / events . html for dates and locations .
To learn more about doing business with BCPS , visit www . broward . k12 . fl . us / supply / sdop .
THE BAUGH REPORT
By : Dr . Germaine Smith-Baugh
Germaine-Smith-Baugh President and CEO Urban League of Broward County
The philosopher Voltaire once said : “ With great power comes great responsibility .”
The 18th-century Frenchman was referring to the abuse of authority and privilege by those in power who overlooked the poor and disadvantaged suffering around them .
That powerful statement s�ll holds true today in our fast-changing world where
Great Leaders Have Great Responsibility
equality , jus�ce and prosperity remain elusive for too many .
In upli�ing a community , it takes vision , integrity , and yes , responsibility .
Those with power have tremendous responsibility . Just look at the face of poverty in Broward County : There ’ s seniors living on fixed incomes ; single parents working two or more jobs ; and college graduates buried under school loans . Close to 15 percent of our county ’ s popula�on is living below the poverty line . That ’ s unacceptable . We can do be�er as a community .
To achieve social and economic fairness , we need leaders who can focus on the big picture , ask the tough ques�ons , and set the example for others to follow . Leaders who are commi�ed to a mission , have integrity and character , and maintain ethics . And leaders who can accept blame and pass along honor .
It ’ s not easy to do this . Fortunately , our community has many devoted leaders who have stepped up and accepted the responsibility of their posi�ons .
At the Urban League of Broward County , our board of directors , as well as our staff , are charged with empowering communi�es and changing lives . All of our directors and staff members know that they have to uphold not only an extraordinary mission but also an extraordinary responsibility . There ’ s a lot at stake in our work in breaking the cycle of poverty for African-Americans and other disenfranchised groups .
We need many more leaders willing to use their power to truly be�er our community .
Could you be that kind of leader ?
Great leaders don ’ t necessarily have to be elected officials or CEOs of large companies . Leadership isn ’ t about a fancy �tle , nor is it about bossing others around . Great leaders can be everyday ci�zens working hard to raise their families and be produc�ve ci�zens .
Parents , for one , are vital leaders to their children . Their examples profoundly affect the kind of people their children become . Talk about responsibility .
You can also be a valued leader in your community . Take on a pivotal role in your religious ins�tu�on , serve as a volunteer in a social outreach program , or act as a mentor to young people in a school or community center .
Where do you start ?
I say start by figuring out what you ’ re good at . Then , go a�er it by engaging , listening and showing up .
You ’ ll get power before long . Just remember to use it to create a be�er tomorrow for the people in your life and in your community .
Get started today .
The Baughtom Line is this : People with power have responsibility . They can ’ t be in their posi�ons just to have fancy �tles or boss others around . They have to serve as true leaders . To achieve equality , jus�ce and prosperity for all , leaders with power have to own up to their responsibility to be�er the world around them .
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AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO THE SUN SENTINEL
By: Robert W. Runcie
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017
BCPS Is Open for Business for the Broward Community
Robert W. Runcie
Superintendent
Broward County Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is
known for its diversity. Our district includes
a student enrollment of more than 271,000
students represen�ng more than 200
countries and 180 languages. We also have
a diverse workforce of over 30,000
dedicated employees collabora�ng to
provide our children with a world class
educa�on. We must now extend this
culture of diversity to our purchasing and
contrac�ng ac�vi�es.
BCPS is at a unique moment in history
where we are leveraging the SMART capital
bond ini�a�ve, for school facili�es
renova�on and technology, to create new
THE BAUGH REPORT
By: Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh
Germaine-Smith-Baugh
President and CEO
Urban League of Broward County
The philosopher Voltaire once said: “With
great power comes great
responsibility.”
The 18th-century Frenchman was
referring to the abuse of authority and
privilege by those in power who
overlooked the poor and disadvantaged
suffering around them.
That powerful statement s�ll holds true
today in our fast-changing world where
economic opportuni�es for small
/minority/women-owned business en��es
(S/M/WBE). In January 2017, BCPS
demonstrated its ongoing commitment to
providing fair and equitable distribu�on of
procurement and contrac�ng opportuni�es
to Broward County’s diverse business
community by adop�ng a new Supplier
Diversity Outreach Program Policy 3330.
The new policy takes effect on July 1, 2017.
Managed by the Office of Procurement &
Warehousing Services, the Supplier
Diversity Outreach Program is designed to:
• Build capacity in the local business
community by providing increased
opportuni�es for underu�lized business to
do business with Broward County Public
Schools;
• Generate growth among local
businesses by providing increased
preferences to Small/Minority/Women
Business Enterprises (S/M/WBEs); and
• Create jobs and career opportuni�es
for local residents.
The adop�on of the new policy followed
a Disparity Study commissioned by the
Superintendent and completed in October
2015, to assess the level of diversity in the
District’s procurement and contrac�ng
prac�ces, par�cularly among S/M/WBEs.
The study iden�fied a number of barriers,
including various forms of marketplace
discrimina�on that weakened the
par�cipa�on of minority and
women-owned businesses. As a result of
the Disparity Study, the District formed a
Disparity Study Work Group, comprised of
30 local community stakeholders and
District staff members, to review, priori�ze
and provide feedback on the
recommenda�ons included in the Disparity
Study report, as well as provide feedback
on proposed procedural and policy
changes.
Key highlights of the new Policy 3330
include:
• Expanding the original Minority
/Women Business Enterprise Program to
now include local small businesses.
• Implemen�ng a Prime Contractor
Program to increase opportuni�es for local
businesses to contract directly with the
District, as opposed to working in a
subcontract capacity;
• Requiring prime contractors u�lizing
subcontractors to achieve specific levels of
par�cipa�on from S/M/WBEs in the
subcontract work.
• Providing companies with incen�ve
points in the evalua�on process for
S/M/WBE par�cipa�on.
I commend and thank all of those
involved with developing the updated
Supplier Diversity Outreach Program. The
adop�on of the new policy represents our
School Board and District’s focus on
expanding procurement and contrac�ng
opportuni�es with local businesses and
promo�ng economic inclusion of all
segments of our business popula�on,
par�cularly small, minority and
women-owned businesses. We are
commi�ed to addressing the issues
outlined in the Disparity Study,
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