Pembroke Pines residents will continue to be represented by two incumbents on the Broward County School Board after preliminary results from Tuesday’s primary showed strong support for the sitting members who cover parts of the city and the countywide at-large seat.
Who won and what they will represent
In District 1, Maura Bulman secured re-election with about 71% of the vote, according to Election Night counts. Bulman’s district includes portions of Pembroke Pines as well as Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, West Park, parts of Miramar and tribal land. First elected in 2024, Bulman is an attorney whose campaign emphasized improved pay for teachers, accountability for how taxpayer dollars are spent and better upkeep of school facilities.
On the countywide ballot, Allen Zeman led the race for Seat 8 with roughly 55% of the vote, defeating his lone challenger, Sonja Azim. Zeman, who has held the at-large seat since 2022, is the CEO of a data analytics firm, according to public information.
Local context: enrollment declines and school changes
These election results come as the Broward district implements several operational changes heading into the 2026-27 school year. Districtwide, enrollment has dropped by about 11,000 students, a decline that has forced school leaders to take a hard look at resources and facility use.
As part of a district initiative dubbed “Redefining Our Schools,” which aims to confront chronic under-enrollment and a budget shortfall, six schools were identified for potential closure. Two of those six are located in Pembroke Pines, placing the city squarely in the center of the district’s cost-saving and consolidation efforts. The moves are intended to reduce overhead and reallocate funds but also raise concerns about student displacement, transportation and community impact.
New safety measures and fiscal pressures
Among the operational changes being rolled out are AI-powered stop-arm cameras on school buses, a technology the district says will improve enforcement of laws that protect students loading and unloading buses. At the same time, officials are grappling with a budget deficit that has helped drive the redefinition process and the proposed school closures.
- Districtwide enrollment down by about 11,000 students.
- Two of six schools slated for potential closure are inside Pembroke Pines.
- New technology, including AI stop-arm cameras, is being introduced this school year.
What these results mean for Pembroke Pines
With Bulman retaining District 1 and Zeman keeping the at-large seat, Pembroke Pines will continue to have representation by board members who campaigned on fiscal responsibility, school conditions and teacher support. For residents, the most immediate concerns are likely to remain the local impacts of consolidation: potential reassignments of students and staff, changes to school boundaries, and how the district will address transportation logistics and program continuity.
Parents, teachers and community groups in Pembroke Pines are expected to follow the next steps closely. School board decisions on closures and budget balancing typically involve public hearings, staff recommendations and phased implementation, meaning the effects on individual campuses could unfold over several months.
| Seat | Winner | Approx. Vote Share |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Maura Bulman | 71% |
| Seat 8 (At-large) | Allen Zeman | 55% |
Officials at the Broward County School District will move from preliminary results to certification and then continue the processes set out in the district’s strategic and budgetary plans. For Pembroke Pines residents, the combination of stable representation and ongoing districtwide change means community engagement at upcoming board meetings will be important if residents wish to influence how consolidations and budget adjustments are carried out.
Further updates, including official certified results and any public meetings about school realignments, are expected from Broward County School District officials in the coming weeks.
