The Broward School Board plans to reconsider its decision to enter into a $2.6 million office rental contract, a move that had raised concerns as the school district faces major budget cuts and has plenty of extra space in school buildings.

A special meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday to vote on whether to rescind the five-year agreement the School Board approved June 17 with Handy, whose name stands for Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth. The district had planned to house about 75 facilities staff members in part of Handy’s Wilton Manors office.

The vote follows a South Florida Sun Sentinel article on Oct. 23 that questioned why the district was spending money for outside space when it has faced a $77 million shortfall over the past year and is trying to find ne

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