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Broward School District To Investigate Why Campaign Signs For City Councilman Louis Reinstein Were Placed At The Entrances Of Plantation Elementary Schools

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Would you allow a Donald Trump campaign banner to hang at the entrance of a Broward elementary school? Of course not. Political signs and banners do not belong at schools. In fact, Broward School District rules prohibit political advertisements on school property.

Broward Schools policy 6300 states, “Facilities owned or leased by the School Board shall not be used for advertising or otherwise promoting the
interests of any commercial, religious, political or other non-district agency or organization except as permitted
through Board approved agreements, School Board policies or State Statutes.”

When it comes to sponsorship banners on school property, Rule 1(b) states, “Such signage must be…must be non-political or sectarian in nature.”

So why are political banners promoting the campaign of Plantation City Councilman Louis Reinstein hanging at multiple Plantation elementary schools?

Reinstein, a Democrat, is seeking re-election to the Group 5 seat on the City Council.

Democrat Louis Reinstein is advertising on Broward School Board property.

Reinstein’s smiling face is prominently placed at the entrance of Peters Elementary School. The large banner says “Councilmember Louis Reinstein supports Peters Elementary.” In smaller print is the standard disclaimer all candidates must use on campaign materials:

“POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY CAMPAIGN TO RE-ELECT LOUIS REINSTEIN FOR PLANTATION CITY COUNCIL, GROUP 5, NON-PARTISAN.”

According to the Peters Elementary School PTA website, sponsors must pay $375 to hang a large banner on the school fence.

Another banner promoting the Louis Reinstein campaign hangs on the fence surrounding nearby Plantation Park Elementary School.

On this banner, Reinstein is labeled as a “gold sponsor” who supports Plantation Park Elementary.

This banner also includes the standard campaign disclaimer.

Reinstein’s opponent, Republican H. Wayne Clark, does not have any banners hanging outside Plantation elementary schools.

After inquiring with the District about the signs, a spokesman told REDBROWARD the signs “are being removed as we speak” and there will be an investigation into how they were allowed in the first place.

School Board Member Rosalind Osgood’s Sister Set To Lead School With “Racist” Name?

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Dr. Rosalind Osgood

This will be a big week for School Board Member Rosalind Osgood. On Tuesday, she will discuss with her fellow School Board Members whether they should rename schools with the word “Plantation” in their titles. Dr. Osgood believes Plantation has racist connotations. On Wednesday, her sister officially takes over as the principal at Plantation Park Elementary School.

Last week, Osgood told the Sun-Sentinel, “she’s open to reviewing any school names that have ‘any racial undertones or any type of connotation that causes hurt for a group of people.’”

While she officially becomes principal on July 1st, Dr. Ingrid Osgood is no stranger to Plantation Park Elementary having served there as an intern principal. In her message to parents, Dr. Ingrid Osgood stated home happy she was to be “returning home.” Does that sound like the sentiment of someone filled with “hurt?”

Just imagine all the questions Dr. Ingrid Osgood will be fielding thanks to her sister’s idea to change names of schools. Wait until parents hear about Dr. Rosalind Osgood’s defense of fellow Board Member Ann Murray’s use of racial slurs and “white privilege” memes? Will parents remain silent like Board Members Robin Bartleman and Donna Korn and former Board Member Jennifer Gottlieb?

Stay tuned…

Here’s Dr Ingrid Osgood’s address to the Plantation Park Community:

As you may already know, I was appointed by the School Board of Broward County to be the new principal at Plantation Park Elementary. I am happy to be “returning home” to work with our amazing students, parents, faculty/staff, community members, and education partners once again!
While I do not officially begin my tenure as principal until July 1st, I did not want to wait that long to introduce/re-introduce myself to you and to “see” you all. I know that change in leadership can sometimes be stressful and I want to reassure you that we will continue to build on the great relationships we formed when I first arrived at our school almost 4 years ago. I remain steadfast in my commitment to ensure all students receive a high quality education in a safe, secure, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.
I am scheduling 2 “Getting to Know You” meetings that you have the option to attend. The meetings will be accessible through the MS TEAMS Meeting link provided in your email and will begin at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24th. I am offering 2 different times, hoping that you will find it possible to attend either one of the meetings based on your schedule that day.
I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday! ~ Dr. Osgood