Polk County Public Schools, FL
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Próximas reuniones
Tue Oct 27, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
School Board to discuss $9.1 million GEAR-UP grant and student support platform
The School Board of Polk County will hold a work session to review a federal grant for underrepresented students and a proposed AI-powered learning support platform. The board will also discuss updates to the Student Progression Plan and various school board policies.
- GEAR-UP PCPS federal grant totaling $9,168,000.00 for 7th-12th grade students
- Impact Suite, LLC learning support platform contract for $532,987.50
- Duke Energy permanent easement request for 200 sqft at Bethune Academy
- Proposed rule development for 29 school board policies and bylaws
- Phase 2 SAP implementation update for S/4HANA, Time Management, and Payroll
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Student Progression Plan Update
Meeting
Oct 27, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Procedural
DESCRIPTION:
This is the annual update to the Student Progression Plan to include substantive changes, legislative changes, corrections, and updates. Each district department reviews their assigned sections of the Student Progression Plan and submits proposed changes for Board consideration.
CONTACT:
Ann Everett
[email protected]
Senior Director, Office of Acceleration and Innovation
Leann Bennett
[email protected]
Senior Director, CTAE
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
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File Attachments
SPP Executive Change Summary Oct 2026v2.pdf (963 KB)
SPP Section Assignments.pdf (45 KB)
MARK UP 25-26 Student Progression Plan.pdf (1,795 KB)
Subject
2. GEAR-UP PCPS Grant Project
Meeting
Oct 27, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION: GEAR-UP Grant Project
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Tue Oct 27, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
Polk County School Board to vote on administrator promotions and vendor bids
The School Board of Polk County will consider promotions for five administrators and approve several vendor bid recommendations. The meeting also includes recognitions for magnet schools and the Bucs Best Krewe program.
- Promotions for administrators at Medulla Elementary, Lake Gibson High, Lincoln Avenue Academy, Sandhill Elementary, and the Department of Juvenile Justice
- Bid recommendations for tree trimming, chain link fencing, camera and access control systems, healthcare staffing, and audio visual equipment
- Travel reimbursement for Travis Keyes ($708.67), William Allen ($1,477.00), and Kate Wallace ($598.00)
- Recognition of six schools earning National Magnet School Certification & School Demonstration Status
- Contract modification for Cypress Junction Montessori
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Oct 27, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Mackenzie Wilson, 14-year-old, who attends Jere. L. Stambaugh Middle School and is in eighth grade. Mackenzie is a dedicated, straight A student, whose favorite subject is World History. She is a valued member of our National Junior Honor Society and is currently serving as President. Mackenzie enjoys playing volleyball, and something unique about her is that she loves singing. Her future plans including attending Southeastern University and majoring in business or marketing.
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Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Oct 27, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Oct 27, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the October 27, 2026 School Board Agenda as revised.
Item M # 1 – Non - Instructional Personnel Recommendations – Attachment w as added .
Item M #2 – Administrative and Instructional Personnel Recommendations – Attachment w as added.
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Reuniones recientes
Tue Oct 13, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Joint Defense Agreement/Representation Agreements
Board to consider legal defense agreements for Marathon Health litigation
The Polk County School Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve joint defense and representation agreements. These agreements relate to a bid protest and the lawsuit Marathon Health, LLC v. PCSB, 2026-CA-004737.
- Approval of joint defense/representation agreements for Marathon Health, LLC v. PCSB, 2026-CA-004737
- Authorization for the Superintendent and/or General Counsel to execute legal agreements
- Approval of an Attorney Client Session
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✓ Decidido: Board approves joint defense agreements for Marathon Health litigation
The Board approved joint defense and representation agreements regarding the case Marathon Health, LLC v. PCSB, 2026-CA-004737 and a related bid protest. The Superintendent and General Counsel are authorized to execute these agreements.
- Approved joint defense/representation agreements for Marathon Health, LLC v. PCSB (6-0)
- Accepted the October 13, 2026 Special School Board Agenda (6-0)
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Joint Defense Agreement/Representation Agreements
12:00PM
District Office
1915 S Floral Avenue
Bartow, Fl 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Oct 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Joint Defense Agreement/Representation Agreements
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Oct 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Joint Defense Agreement/Representation Agreements
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Oct 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Joint Defense Agreement/Representation Agreements
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the October 13, 2026 Board - Special School Board Agenda as presented.
File Attachments
B. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Subject
1. Public Comments
Meeting
Oct 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Joint Defense Agreement/Representation Agreements
Category
B. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Type
Information
In accordance with Policy 0169.1 :
The School Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest.
Mem …
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Special Board Meeting - Joint Defense Agreement/Representation Agreements (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)
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Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes
Meeting called to order at 12:00 PM
A. Opening Items
Procedural: 1. Pledge of Allegiance
Procedural: 2. Call To Order
Action: 3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Motion to accept the October 13, 2026 Board - Special School Board Agenda as presented.
Motion by Kay Fields, second by William Allen.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes
B. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Information: 1. Public Comments
C. Action Agenda
Action: 1. Authority to Defend Litigation in Marathon Health, LLC v. PCSB, 2026-CA-004737
Motion to approve the proposed joint defense/representation agreements in connection with Marathon Health, LLC v. PCSB, 2026-CA-004737 and the related bid protest and to authorize the Superintendent and/or General Counsel to execute these agreements on the Board's behalf.
Motion by Travis Keyes, second by Kay Fields.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes
D. Superintendent's Report
Information, Report: 1. Report by Superintendent
E …
Tue Oct 13, 2026
Work Session 9:00AM
School Board reviews $34.6 million substitute teaching services proposal
The School Board of Polk County is holding a work session to discuss several superintendent reports and administrative updates. Key items include a follow-up presentation on substitute teaching services and a proposed health services plan for 2026-2028.
- Substitute Teaching Services proposal for Kelly Services, Inc. with a projected annual impact of $34,600,000
- Approval of the Health Services Plan 2026-2028 with the Department of Health-Polk County (no cost)
- Contract modification for Cypress Junction Montessori to update permanent address to 249 Eloise Loop Rd., Winter Haven, FL
- Update on the Homeland Community Project
- Updates on SAP and Magnet School Priority Preference Zones
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✓ Decidido: Polk County Public Schools board holds work session on district reports
The board conducted a work session featuring presentations on substitute teaching, farm projects, charter contract modifications, and health services. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals during this session.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Work Session 9:00AM
9:00AM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Closed Session - Attorney Client
Meeting
Oct 13, 2026 - Work Session 9:00AM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
CONTACT:
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
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Subject
2. Substitute Teaching Services, Kelly Services, Inc., Troy, MI
Meeting
Oct 13, 2026 - Work Session 9:00AM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
Goals
DESCRIPTION:
On April 20, 2026, RFP 037-DW-0526, Substitute Teaching Services was publicly advertised, and proposals were received from multiple firms.
On June 30, 2026, Phase I Evaluations included the Evaluation Committee review of all proposals in accordance with the criteria established in the solicitation. The two highest-ranked firms advanced to Phase II presentations and interviews.
On July 29, 2026, Phase II Evaluations included vendor presentations and evaluation committee interviews. Following completion of the evaluation process, including Phase I proposal evalu …
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Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes
Meeting called to order at 9:02 AM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. Closed Session - Attorney Client
Closed Session
Superintendent's Report: 2. Substitute Teaching Services, Kelly Services, Inc., Troy, MI
Brian Warren, Associate Superintendent, Chief of Labor & Employee Relations, Matt Tidwell, Kelly Services, Inc., presented the Substitute Teaching Services, Kelly Services, Inc., Troy, MI.
Superintendent's Report: 3. Homeland Community Farm
Leann Bennett, Senior Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education and Jessica Anderson, Assistant Director, Career, Technical, Peggy Bannier, Senior Director - Architect Services and Code Compliance, and Adult Education, Aaron Bank with Furr, Wegman & Banks, presented the Homeland Community Farm.
Superintendent's Report: 4. Cypress Junction Montessori Contract Modification
Candy Amato, Senior Director, Office of Charter Schools presented the Cypress Junction Montessori Contract Modification.
Superintendent's Report: 5. Health Services Plan 2026-2028, Department of Health-Polk County, Student Services, No Cost
Audrey Kelley, Assistant Director, Prevention Health and Wellness presented the Health Services Plan 2026-2028, Department of Health …
Fri Oct 2, 2026
Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM
Polk County School Board retreat to discuss school consolidation and repurposing space
The Polk County Public Schools Board is holding a special work session and board retreat on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM at the Jim Miles Professional Development Center in Lakeland. The agenda is a series of informational presentations and discussions led by Superintendent Frederick Heid and other staff, covering repurposing school space and school consolidation, screen time and 1:1 student devices, dual enrollment, the board calendar of annual agenda items, work session times, and a department organizational assessment. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is structured as a retreat for discussion and planning.
- Repurposing School Space / School Consolidation discussion, 9:15AM-10:15AM, with a School Utilization Report Update attachment; listed financial impact $0.00
- Screen Time & 1:1 Student Devices presentation on grade level daily technology guidelines, 10:15AM-11:15AM
- Dual Enrollment informational presentation, 12:30PM-1:30PM, financial impact listed as N/A
- Board Calendar of Annual Agenda Items discussion, 1:30PM-1:45PM
- Department Organizational Assessment & Discussion, 2:00PM-2:45PM, led by Board Chair Justin Sharpless
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✓ Decidido: Board reaches consensus to explore repurposing Crystal Lake Middle
The Board held a special work session retreat covering school space, student devices, and dual enrollment. The Board reached a consensus to search the possibility of repurposing Crystal Lake Middle for community use and supported adjusting non-Board Meeting Work Session times to 9am to 3pm.
- Consensus reached to search possibility of repurposing Crystal Lake Middle
- Supported adjusting non-Board Meeting Work Session times to 9am to 3pm
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Friday, October 2, 2026
Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM
Address:
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
4270 Wallace Rd.
Lakeland, Fl. 33812
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. 9:00AM - 9:15AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
Meeting
Oct 2, 2026 - Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Call to Order
Overview of the Agenda
CONTACT:
Frederick Heid
Superintendent
863.534.0521
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
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Subject
2. 9:15AM - 10:15AM Repurposing School Space
Meeting
Oct 2, 2026 - Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
School Consolidation
CONTACT:
Frederick Heid
Superintendent
863.534.0521
Joshua McLemore
Director - Planning
863.534.0500
Jennifer Farrell
Assistant Director - GIS/Demographer
863.534.0620
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $0.00
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Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM (Friday, October 2, 2026)
Generated by Wendy Winchester on Friday, October 16, 2026
Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. 9:00AM - 9:15AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mr. Heid, Superintendent welcomed everyone to the retreat and offered opening statements.
Superintendent's Report: 2. 9:15AM - 10:15AM Repurposing School Space
Joshua McLemore, Director - Planning and Jennifer Farrell, Assistant Director - GIS/Demographer presented the repurposing of school space. Consensus was taken by board to "search" the possibility of repurposing Crystal Lake Middle to help serve the community.
Superintendent's Report: 3. 10:15AM - 11:15AM - Screen Time & 1:1 Student Devices
Joseph McNaughton, Associate Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer and Tracy Collins, Associate Superintendent presented the screen time and 1:1 student devices.
Superintendent's Report: 4. 11:15AM - 12:30PM Break for Lunch - On Your Own
Superintendent's Report: 5. 12:30PM - 1:30PM Dual Enrollment
Tracy Collins, Associate Superintendent, Chief of Schools and Ann Everett, Senior Director, Office of Acceleration & Innovation presented the Dual Enrollment.
Superintendent's Report: 6. 1:30PM - 1:45PM Board Calendar of Annual Age …
Tue Sep 22, 2026
Work Session 9:00AM
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk celebra una sesión de trabajo sobre presupuesto y personal
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk celebrará una sesión de trabajo para discutir asuntos de presupuesto y personal, incluyendo actualizaciones de personal y renovaciones anuales de contratos por debajo de un millón de dólares.
- Renovaciones Anuales de Contratos por Debajo de 1 Millón
- Presupuesto y Personal
- Actualizaciones de Personal/Distrito
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✓ Decidido: Board hears reports on school naming, magnet zones, rezoning
This was a work session with no formal votes or decisions. The board heard presentations on naming the Elbert Elementary Media Center for Christine 'Chrissy' Woolley, magnet school preferred priority zones, a middle school rezone update, and New High School 23 BBB. Board members made comments but took no action.
- No formal decisions made; all items were informational presentations
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Work Session 9:00AM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Annual Contract Renewals Under 1 Million
C. Budget & Staffing
Subject
1. Staff/District Updates
Meeting
Sep 22, 2026 - Work Session 9:00AM
Category
C. Budget & Staffing
Type
Budget & Staffing
DESCRIPTION :
Staff/District Updates as presented.
CONTACT :
Jason Pitts, Chief of Staff
863-534-0521
[email protected]
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION : Yes
FINANCIAL IMPACT :
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
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D. Information Items
E. Board Agenda Review
F. Unfinished Business
G. New Business
H. Board Comments
Subject
1. Board Member Comments
Meeting
Sep 22, 2026 - Work Session 9:00AM
Category
H. Board Comments
Type
DESCRIPTION:
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Work Session 9:00AM (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)
Generated by Michelle Naab on Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Members present
Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 9:16 AM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. Naming of the Elbert Elementary Media Center in honor of Christine "Chrissy" Woolley
Deneece Weaver, Elbert Elementary Principal presented the naming of the Elbert Elementary Media Center in honor of Christine "Chrissy" Woolley.
Superintendent's Report: 2. Magnet Schools Preferred Priority Zones: Recommendations for PCPS Magnet Schools
Joshua McLemore, Director, Planning & Real Estate and Jennifer Farrell, Assistant Director, GIS & Demography presented the Magnet schools Preferred Priority Zones: Recommendations for PCPS Magnet Schools
Superintendent's Report: 3. Comprehensive Middle School Rezone Update & Townhalls
Joshua McLemore, Director, Planning & Real Estate and Jennifer Farrell, Assistant Director, GIS & Demography presented the Comprehensive Middle School Rezone Update & Townhalls.
Superintendent's Report: 4. New High School 23 BBB Update
Amy King, Principal on Assignment, Joshua McLemore, Director, Facilities Planning and Jason Geary, Senior Director, Communications Public Relations presented the New High School 23 BBB Update.
B. Annual Contract Renewals Under 1 Million
C. Budget & Staffing
D. Information Items
E. Board Agend …
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
✓ Decidido: Polk County School Board adopts 2026-2027 final budget and millage rates
The Polk County School Board approved the 2026-2027 final budget and associated millage rates during a public hearing. The board also authorized several capital projects, including a $640,488 remodel for a medical lab at Lakeland Senior High School, and approved the teacher salary increase allocation. Additionally, the board voted to name the Jewett Middle Academy band building in honor of Johnny Bernard Neal, Jr.
- Adopted 2026-2027 final budget and millage rates (7-0)
- Approved $640,488 for Lakeland Sr. medical lab remodel (7-0)
- Approved $259,703 contract for Lewis Elementary canopy (7-0)
- Approved teacher salary increase allocation (7-0)
- Approved Step III class action grievance for new teachers (4-3)
- Named Jewett Middle Academy band building for Johnny B. Neal, Jr. (7-0)
- Approved internal audit contract with Carr, Riggs & Ingram (5-2)
- Approved pharmacy benefits manager remarketing program (5-2)
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Sep 8, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Grayson Bailey, 10-year-old student who attends Dr. NE Roberts Elementary and is in the fifth grade. His favorite subject at school is math because it is challenging . His favorite food is fried rice. He is a patrol on campus and believes he is a good role model. He aspires to have a career within the NBA and would not mind coaching or being a player.
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Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Sep 8, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Sep 8, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the September 8, 2026 School Board Agenda as presented.
File Attachments
B. New Administrators
Subject
1. New Administrators
Meeting
Sep 8, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
B. New Administrators
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
New Administrators
DESCRIPTION:
New Administrators
Tammy Farrens , Senior Director , Central & South K-8 Regions, pr …
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Board Meeting 5:00PM (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)
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Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 5:20 PM
A. Opening Items
Procedural: 1. Pledge of Allegiance
Procedural: 2. Call To Order
Action: 3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Motion to accept the September 8, 2026, School Board Agenda as presented.
Motion by Travis Keyes, second by William Allen.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
B. New Administrators
Action (Consent): 1. New Administrators
Resolution: New Administrators
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented.
Motion by William Allen, second by Lisa Miller.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
C. Special Recognitions
Recognition: 1. Business Partner Recognition
D. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Information: 1. Public Comments
Patricia Smithfields came to speak about Mr. Johnny B. Neal Jr's. legacy and renaming of a building.
Steffanie Yocum spoke about teacher salary increase allocation.
E. Approval of Minutes
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Tue Sep 8, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
✓ Decidido: Polk County Public Schools held a work session on reports and updates
The Polk County Public Schools board met for a work session to hear reports from staff on topics including the Pharmacy Benefits Manager remarketing, School Improvement Plans, Growth Point Academy, and the tentative teacher salary increase agreement. The minutes record presentations and discussions but do not document any formal votes or substantive decisions.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Pharmacy Benefits Manager -Remarketing of Program
Meeting
Sep 8, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Pharmacy Benefits Manager -Remarketing of Program
Goals
DESCRIPTION:
Alliant Insurance Services/FLEHT, on behalf of the Polk County School Board, conducted a market check and Request for Proposals (RFP) for pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services. These services were last competitively bid in 2024, and the current agreement included provisions allowing for a market check.
As part of the review process, discussions were held with the incumbent vendor, Welldyne, as well as several other leading pharmacy benefit managers. Areas evaluated included formulary management, service options and technology tools, specialty medication programs, rebate offerings, and pharmacy copay assistance programs.
Following the evaluation, Rightway was selected as the finalist and presented its proposal to the Superintendent's Insurance Committee (SIC) on August 14, 2026. The SIC unanimously voted to recommend Rightway as the pharmacy benefit management provider.
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Work Session 12:30PM (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)
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Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 12:30 PM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. Pharmacy Benefits Manager - Remarketing of Program
Heather Jenkins, Acting Deputy Superintendent of Operations, and Jin Powell, Pharmacy Benefits Manager, Alliant presented the Pharmacy Benefits Manager - Remarketing of Program
Superintendent's Report: 2. School Improvement Plan (SIP)
Tammy Farrens, Regional Assistant Superintendent Transformation presented School Improvement Plan
Superintendent's Report: 3. Growth Point Academy at Dwight Smith Center
Denisse Santos, Senior Director, Behavior & Mental Health Support, and Jill Dorsett, principal, presented the Growth Point Academy at Dwight Smith Center.
Superintendent's Report: 4. 2026-2027 Tentative Agreement for Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA)
Brian Warren, Associate Superintendent, Chief of Labor & Employee Relations, presented the 2026-2027 Tentative Agreement for Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA).
Superintendent's Report: 6. Board Member Training Diligent BoardDocs to Diligent Community - Meeting Agenda Platform
Wendy Jo Winchester, Senior Coordinator to Superintendent, presented the Board Member Training Diligent BoardDocs to Di …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
Board to weigh clinic vendor, PBM switch, and Eagle Lake turnaround plan
The Polk County School Board work session covers a range of items, including a recommendation to award a $10.2 million health clinic contract to People One Health, a pharmacy benefits manager switch to Rightway, and approval of a Turnaround Option Plan for Eagle Lake Elementary. The board will also hear updates on workforce housing, a new charter school applicant, a new high school, and the five-year capital plan. Several items are informational or for discussion, with formal votes expected at a later board meeting.
- Recommendation to award health center services contract to People One Health, $10,244,520
- Pharmacy benefits manager market check recommends Rightway over incumbent Welldyne
- Eagle Lake Elementary to be a Turnaround Option Plan School, requiring board approval
- TRUST Academy proposes new 6-12 charter school focused on athletics
- RFP 037-DW-0526 recommends Kelly Services for substitute teaching services
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✓ Decidido: Polk County Public Schools held a work session for updates and reports
The Polk County School Board met for a work session on August 25, 2026, to hear reports on topics including New High School 23 BBB, the Five Year Capital Plan FY 25-29, clinic vendor strategy, valedictorian and salutatorian policies, SchooLinks implementation, substitute teaching services, and an artificial intelligence plan. The minutes record no substantive votes or final decisions, noting only informational presentations, updates, and discussions.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Workforce Housing
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Workforce Housing
CONTACT:
Upward Communities
Jason Roberts, CEO
cell # is (512) 665-9220
[email protected]
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
File Attachments
Polk County School - UPWARD (lowres).pdf (15,180 KB)
Subject
2. TRUST Academy - New Charter School Applicant
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
TRUST Academy proposes opening a 6-12 charter school with a focus on athletics/ sports. This presentation allows the applicant the opportunity to provide the Polk County School Board with an initial overview of their charter proposal. A representative from the proposed c …
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Work Session 12:30PM (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)
Generated by Michelle Naab on Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 12:30 PM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. New High School 23 BBB Update
Joshua McLemore, Director, Facilities Planning presented an update on the New High School 23 BBB.
Information: 2. Five Year Capital Plan FY 25-29
Joshua McLemore, Director, Facilities Planning & Real Estate presented the Five Year Capital Plan FY 25-29.
Superintendent's Report: 3. Clinic Vendor Strategy & Recommendation
Linda M. King, MPA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Sr. Director of Risk Management & Benefits and Matt Gerrell, Associate Account Executive, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC presented the Clinic Vendor Strategy & Recommendation.
Superintendent's Report: 4. Valedictorian/Salutatorian Policies
Ann Everett, Sr. Director, Office of Acceleration & Innovation presented the Valedictorian/Salutatorian Policies.
Superintendent's Report: 5. SchooLinks Implementation
Jennifer Rouse, Chief of Staff, Ann Everett, Sr. Director of Acceleration and Innovation, Leann Bennett, Senior Director, Career Technical Adult Education presented the SchoolLinks Implementation.
Superintendent's Report: 6. Substitute Teaching Services, Kelly Services, Inc., Troy, MI
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk aprobará las actas y la agenda de consentimiento
La Junta Escolar de Polk County llevará a cabo una reunión de rutina con temas de carácter procesal, incluyendo la aprobación de las actas, la aceptación de la agenda y una agenda de consentimiento con artículos no especificados. Se escucharán comentarios públicos sobre los puntos de la agenda y otros temas. No se detallan rezonificaciones, contratos o cambios de política específicos en la agenda.
- Aceptación de la Agenda de la Junta Escolar del 25 de agosto de 2026
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior de la Junta y de la Sesión de Trabajo
- Aprobación de la Agenda de Consentimiento (artículos no especificados)
- Comentarios Públicos sobre los Puntos de la Agenda (límite de 30 minutos)
- Comentarios Públicos sobre Temas que No Están en la Agenda de Hoy
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the August 25, 2026 School Board Agenda as presented.
File Attachments
B. New Administrators
Subject
1. New Admininstrators
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
B. New Administrators
Type
Procedural
DESCRIPTION:
CONTACT:
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area: …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
La junta escolar discutirá zonas prioritarias para escuelas magnet
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk escuchará un informe del superintendente sobre las zonas de preferencia prioritaria recomendadas para las escuelas magnet. La sesión de trabajo también incluye renovaciones anuales de contratos por menos de $1 millón, actualizaciones de presupuesto y personal, un informe de donaciones y comentarios de los miembros de la junta.
- Zonas de prioridad preferida de escuelas magnet: Recomendaciones para las escuelas magnet de PCPS
- Renovaciones anuales de contratos por menos de 1 millón
- Actualizaciones del personal/distrito (presupuesto y personal)
- Informe de donaciones
- Comentarios de los miembros de la junta
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Magnet Schools Preferred Priority Zones: Recommendations for PCPS Magnet Schools
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Recommended priority preference zones for PCPS magnet schools.
CONTACT:
Jennifer Farrell
Assistant Director, GIS & Demography
Planning & Real Estate | Facilities & Operations
[email protected]
863-534-0620 x886
Joshua McLemore
Director, Planning & Real Estate
Facilities & Operations
[email protected]
863-534-0620 x489
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
File Attachments
Magnet Schools Priority Preference Zones REV.pdf (2,110 KB)
B. Annual Contract Renewals Under 1 Million
C. Budget & Staffing
Subject
1. Staff/District Updates
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Work Sessio …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
Board to approve $640K Lakeland Sr lab remodel and other facility contracts
The Polk County School Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including facility construction contracts, bid recommendations, and personnel changes. The most consequential items are a $640,488 remodel of a practical medical lab at Lakeland Senior High and a $656,949.73 guaranteed maximum price for re-piping sanitary sewer lines at Lakeland Highlands Middle. The board will also recognize a national abacus competition winner and accept a Kids Tag Art check.
- C-403 Lakeland Sr Practical Medical Lab remodel, $640,488
- C-397 Lakeland Highlands Middle sewer re-pipe, GMP $656,949.73
- C-378 Dale R Fair Babson Park Elem roof replacement, pre-con fee $5,452.38
- C-373 Purcell Elementary ADA improvements, pre-con fee $2,000
- Bid recommendation for School Nutrition Consumable Supplies
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✓ Decidido: Polk County School Board approves $640,488 Lakeland Senior medical lab remodel
The Polk County School Board approved its August 25, 2026 consent agenda, including a $640,488 remodel of a practical medical lab at Lakeland Senior High and a $656,949.73 guaranteed maximum price to re-pipe sanitary sewer lines at Lakeland Highlands Middle. The board also approved a 2027 Head Start continuation grant and voted to retain two challenged library books, with Check & Mate drawing two no votes. All other items passed unanimously 7-0.
- Approved consent agenda as presented (7-0)
- Approved Project #C-403 Lakeland Sr practical medical lab remodel, $640,488 (7-0)
- Approved $656,949.73 guaranteed maximum price to Creative Contractors for Lakeland Highlands Middle sewer re-piping (7-0)
- Approved MOUs with Haines City, Auburndale, and Polk County for temporary hurricane debris sites (7-0)
- Approved 2027 Head Start Continuation Grant (7-0)
- Approved retaining book Check & Mate (5-2; Sharpless and Keyes voted nay)
- Approved retaining book Thirteen Reasons Why (7-0)
- Approved minutes of July 13 retreat and July 28 work session, board meeting, and grievance (7-0)
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Oliver DelliVeniri is a 6 th grade student at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy. His favorite subjects are Math and Video Production. Outside of school, he likes to play baseball, build Lego Creations, and making videos. He hopes to become a pilot or a professional baseball player.
File Attachments
Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the August 25, 2026 School Board Agenda as presented.
File Attachments
B. New Administrators
Subject
1. New Administrators
Meeting
Aug 25, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
B. New Administrators
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
New Administrators
DESCRIPTION:
New Administrators
* A …
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Board Meeting 5:00PM (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)
Generated by Yvette Vega on Monday, August 31, 2026
Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 6:20 PM
A. Opening Items
Procedural: 1. Pledge of Allegiance
Procedural: 2. Call To Order
Action: 3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Motion to accept the August 25, 2026, School Board Agenda as revised.
Motion by Travis Keyes, second by Sara Beth Wyatt.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
B. New Administrators
Action (Consent): 1. New Administrators
Resolution: New Administrators
Motion to approve the August 25, 2026, consent agenda items as presented.
Motion by Kay Fields, second by William Allen.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
C. Special Recognitions
Recognition: 1. APH Abacus Bee National Competition Winner
Recognition: 2. Kids Tag Art Check Presentation
D. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Information: 1. Public Comments
E. Approval of Minutes
Action, Minutes: 1. Approve Minutes of the July 13, 2026, Special Work Session - Board Retreat
Motion to approve the Minutes of the July 13 …
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Grievance Hearing
Board to consider class action grievance regarding new teacher salary placement
The School Board will hear a Step III class action grievance filed by the Polk Education Association. The dispute concerns whether the District incorrectly withheld experience credit for teachers hired or rehired between July 1, 2024, and February 25, 2026. The Superintendent recommends the Board find that the District complied with contractual guidelines.
- Step III Class Action Grievance regarding experience credit and initial salary placement for newly hired teachers
- Proposed motion to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation that no violation of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement occurred
- Recommendation to discuss Article 22 and Appendix B language in future bargaining
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✓ Decidido: Board approves placement matrix for newly hired teachers
The School Board of Polk County voted to uphold a grievance request regarding teacher placement. The decision allows teachers hired between July 1, 2025, and February 24, 2026, to use the 2024–2025 Initial Placement Matrix.
- Approved Step III Class Action Grievance Agenda (6-0)
- Approved use of 2024–2025 Initial Placement Matrix for teachers hired July 1, 2025, to February 24, 2026 (5-1)
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Grievance Hearing
Step 3 Class Action Grievance
A. Call to Order
Subject
1. Step III Class Action Grievance - All Newly Hired Teachers
Meeting
Jul 28, 2026 - Grievance Hearing
Category
A. Call to Order
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve that the Board upholds the Superintendent’s recommendation that the District complied with the contractual guidelines governing experience credit and initial salary placement, and no violation of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement occurred.
DESCRIPTION:
This class action grievance, filed by the Polk Education Association (PEA), challenges the School District of Polk County’s application of experience credit and initial salary placement for instructional employees hired or rehired prior to February 25, 2026, as follows:
PEA Statement of Grievance:
The Employer has engaged in ongoing breach of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement by incorrectly withholding a year of experience or more from New Hires on the Teacher Performance Salary Schedule Initial Placement Matrix. Teachers hired or re-hired prior to February 25, 2026, but on or after July 1, 2024, should have been credited with all years of experience gained prior to July 1, 2025.
PEA Relief Sought:
All employees covered under the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement hired or re-hired between July 1, 2025 and February 24, 2026 will be corr …
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Grievance Hearing (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
Generated by Yvette Vega on Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 2:52 PM
A. Call to Order
B. Approve Agenda
Action: 1. Approval of the Step III Class Action Grievance All Newly Hired Teachers Agenda as presented
Motion to approve the Step III Class Action Grievance Agenda as presented
Motion by Kay Fields, second by Travis Keyes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Not Present at Vote: Lisa Miller
C. Grievance
Action: 1. Step III Class Action Grievance - All Newly Hired Teachers
Board Chair Sharpless read the Superintendent’s recommended action. No motion was made. Sara Beth Wyatt motioned: The School Board of Polk County agreed to uphold the Grievant’ s request to utilize the 2024–2025 Initial Placement Matrix for teachers hired between July 1, 2025, and February 24, 2026. Motion was seconded by Kay Fields. The motion passed five in favor and one opposed.
D. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 12:35 PM. Minutes were approved and attested this 25th day of August, 2026.
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Justin Sharpless, Board Chai …
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
School board to vote on new administrators including acting deputy superintendent and CFO
The Polk County School Board will consider approving a slate of new administrators, including several promotions and appointments to top district roles. The consent agenda includes the promotion of Heather Jenkins to Acting Deputy Superintendent and James Fout to Acting Associate Superintendent/CFO. The board will also recognize sponsors and winners of employee campaigns, hear public comments, and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Approve new administrators: Heather Jenkins promoted to Acting Deputy Superintendent, James Fout to Acting Associate Superintendent/CFO
- Doug Harwell promoted to Acting Assistant Superintendent, Facilities & Operations
- Brad Tarver promoted to Senior Director, Division of Schools; Ryan Vann to Senior Director, Facilities & Operations
- Curtis Bridges appointed as Director, Risk Management
- Approve minutes from June 9, 2026 work session and board meeting, and July 13, 2026 special board meeting
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jul 28, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Aurora Ramsey is an incoming 11th grade student at Winter Haven High School. Her favorite academic subject is history, and her favorite class is JROTC. She loves to build and create, solve 3D wooden puzzles, and paint. Aurora wants to pursue a career in the medical field so she can help a lot of people.
File Attachments
Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Jul 28, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Jul 28, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the July 28, 2026 School Board Agenda as revised.
Revisions:
Item B #1 - New Administrators – Attachment was added and moved to F # 1.
Item M # 1 – Non - Instructional Personnel Recommendations – Attachment w as added .
Item M #2 – Administrative and Instructional Personnel Recommendations – Attachments were added.
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
School board to discuss insurance changes and school branding
The Polk County School Board will discuss rebranding Karen M. Siegel Academy, approve a five-year charter contract for BridgePrep Academy, and review proposed changes to employee vision and dental insurance plans.
- Karen M. Siegel Academy logo and mascot rebranding
- BridgePrep Academy Middle-High School 5-year charter contract
- MetLife vision insurance proposal
- MetLife dental insurance proposal
- Amendment to Post Secondary Dues & Fees 2026-27
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✓ Decidido: School board work session reviews rebranding, contracts, insurance plans
This was a work session of the Polk County School Board; no binding votes were taken. Presentations covered the Karen M. Siegel Academy rebranding, a 5-year contract for BridgePrep Academy, human growth and development curriculum updates, and multiple insurance and benefits proposals. The board also reviewed annual contract renewals, budget items, and a request to advertise a public hearing on Policy 5722 regarding school-sponsored publications.
- No decisions or votes recorded; all items were presented for discussion only
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Karen M. Siegel Academy/Rebranding of School Logo/Mascot
Meeting
Jul 28, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Karen M. Siegel would like to redesign the logo and mascot of the school. Maggie Reynolds, the school's principal, presented and discussed the rebranding with Karen M. Siegel Academy's SAC committee and the committee fully supports moving forward with the rebranding process. Community and staff feedback show majority support for the rebranding proposal. The Logo and Mascot (LMC) unanimously approved the branding proposal.
CONTACT:
Maggie Reynolds, Principal 8639655566
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact.
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
File Attachments
KarenSiegelAcademyPresentation.pdf (2,881 KB)
Community Survey -- KarenMSiegelAcademy …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM
El retiro de la Junta se centra en el rendimiento estudiantil y la capacidad escolar.
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk lleva a cabo una sesión de trabajo especial de retiro para discutir los resultados del rendimiento estudiantil para el año escolar 2025-2026, las políticas de valedictorian y salutatorian, la utilización de las escuelas magnet y la capacidad escolar. No hay votos formales ni decisiones financieras programadas; la reunión es informativa y centrada en la planificación.
- Visión tentativa de los Resultados del Rendimiento Estudiantil para SY2526
- Discusión de las políticas de Valedictorian y Salutatorian (Vals & Sals)
- Utilización de Escuelas Magnet: zonas prioritarias, implicaciones de FTE, inscripción y capacidad
- Presentación sobre la Capacidad y Utilización Escolar
- Comentarios de los Miembros de la Junta
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✓ Decidido: Polk County Public Schools Board holds special work session retreat
The board held a special work session featuring presentations on student performance, magnet school utilization, and school capacity. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM
Address:
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
4270 Wallace Rd.
Lakeland, Fl. 33812
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. 9:00AM - 9:15AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Call to Order
Overview of the Agenda
CONTACT:
Frederick Heid
Superintendent
863.534.0521
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
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Subject
2. 9:15AM - 10:15AM - Student Performance Outcomes for SY2526 - A Tentative Look
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Student Performance Outcomes for SY2526 - A Tentative Look
CONTACT:
Joe McNaughton, Associate Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, 863-534-0521
Tracy Collins, Associate Superintende …
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Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM - 3PM (Monday, July 13, 2026)
Generated by Michelle Naab on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Members present
Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 9:03 AM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mr. Heid, Superintendent welcomed the board and everyone in attendance.
Superintendent's Report: 2. Student Performance Outcomes for SY2526 - A Tentative Look
Joe McNaughton, Chief Academic Officer and Tracy Collins, Chief of Staff presented the Student Performance Outcomes for the SY25-26.
Superintendent's Report: 3. 1Vals & Sals
Ann Everett, Senior Director, Acceleration and Innovation presented the current policy on Vals and Sals.
Superintendent's Report: 4. 11::07 - 12:00PM Break for Lunch
Superintendent's Report: 5. Magnet School Utilization
Ann Everett, Senior Director, Acceleration and Innovation presented the Magnet School Utilization. Joshua McLemore, Director Planning presented the School Capacity. Jennifer Farrell, Assistant Director, GIS/Demographer presented the School Utilization.
Superintendent's Report: 6. School Capacity and Utilization
Harry Fix, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities & Operations, Joshua McLemore, Director Planning and Jennifer Farrell, Assistant Director, GIS/Demographer presented the School Utilization and School Cap …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Special Board Meeting & Administrative Announcements 3:00PM
La Junta aprobará los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento que cubren diversas acciones administrativas
La Junta de Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Polk considerará los puntos rutinarios de apertura, luego votará para aceptar la agenda de la reunión y aprobar la agenda de consentimiento. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de recomendaciones de personal administrativo e instructivo y el nombramiento de nuevos administradores. Posteriormente, la junta escuchará comentarios públicos, un informe del superintendente e informes individuales de los miembros de la junta.
- Moción para aceptar la agenda del Retiro de la Junta del 13 de julio de 2026
- Moción para aprobar los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento tal como fueron presentados
- Moción para aprobar las Recomendaciones de Personal Administrativo e Instructivo
- Moción para aprobar el nombramiento de nuevos administradores
- Periodo de comentarios públicos limitado a 30 minutos (tres minutos por orador)
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✓ Decidido: School board approves agenda, personnel recommendations, and new administrators
The board unanimously approved the July 13, 2026 special meeting agenda, consent items including administrative and instructional personnel recommendations, and new administrator announcements. No substantive policy decisions or financial approvals were made beyond routine procedural actions.
- Approved July 13, 2026 special school board agenda (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items as presented (7-0)
- Approved administrative and instructional personnel recommendations (7-0)
- Approved new administrators (7-0)
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Special Board Meeting & Administrative Announcements 3:00PM
3:00PM
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
4270 Wallace Rd
Lakeland, Fl 33812
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting & Administrative Announcements 3:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting & Administrative Announcements 3:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting & Administrative Announcements 3:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the July 13, 2026 Board Retreat - Special School Board Agenda as revised.
Revisions;
Item D # 1 – Administrative and Instructional Personnel Recommendations – Attachment w as update d .
Item E #2 – New Administrators – Attachments were updated.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Motion to accept the July 13, 2026 Board Retreat - Special School Board Agenda as revised.
Motion by Travis Keyes, second by William Allen.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
La junta escolar de Polk considerará una agenda que elimina la enmienda del contrato del superintendente
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk se reunirá para aceptar la agenda revisada, aprobar las actas de reuniones anteriores y escuchar comentarios del público. Las revisiones notables de la agenda incluyen la eliminación de la enmienda del contrato del Superintendente Frederick Heid y la adición de un nombramiento para el Comité del Impuesto sobre Ventas de Medio Centavo. La junta también reconocerá a estudiantes y personal por sus logros.
- Eliminación de la Enmienda del Contrato del Superintendente Frederick Heid de la agenda
- Nombramiento de Chris Long al Comité del Impuesto sobre Ventas de Medio Centavo
- Audiencia pública para actualizaciones de políticas (Eliminar 0147, Compensación)
- Reconocimiento de los ganadores de la Feria de Historia estatal que avanzan a las nacionales
- Reconocimiento de las escuelas secundarias con la mayor participación de registro de votantes
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Jun 9, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Emmanuel Akwetey, Jr. is a 7th grader at Union Academy with a passion for Science, driven by his curiosity about how things work. He enjoys reading, swimming, traveling, spending time with friends, and playing chess and baseball. Emmanuel hopes to become a Dentist and a Master Cosmetologist to help others feel confident and healthy. He was honored as the very first Jr. Grand Marshall for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Bartow.
File Attachments
Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Jun 9, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Jun 9, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the June 9, 2026 School Board Agenda as revised.
Revisions;
Item – M #1 – Non-Instructional Personnel Actions – attachment was added.
Item – M #2 – Administrative and Instructional Personnel Recommendations – attachment was added.
Item - U #1 – Superintendent Frederick Heid …
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
La junta escolar discutirá renovaciones de charter por 15 años para dos academias
La Junta Escolar del Condado Polk considerará la finalización de renovaciones de contratos charter por 15 años para Victory Ridge Academy y BridgePrep Academy of Polk, tras la aprobación previa de los términos de renovación. También en la agenda están una póliza de seguro de riesgo del constructor por $680,000 para la nueva escuela secundaria del noreste, una propuesta para expandir el programa de operadores de torre de control en Traviss Technical College, y una apelación de desafío de libro sobre 'Thirteen Reasons Why' y 'Check & Mate'. La junta también discutirá tarifas atléticas para estudiantes no inscritos, un calendario de días de huracán y una solicitud de servidumbre en Bethune Academy.
- Renovaciones de charter para Victory Ridge Academy y BridgePrep Academy of Polk — contratos de 15 años
- Seguro de riesgo del constructor para la nueva escuela secundaria del noreste 'Proyecto BBB' — prima no superior a $680,000
- Solicitud del Fondo de Subvenciones para el Crecimiento de Empleos de Florida para la expansión del programa de operadores de torre de control en el Aeropuerto Ejecutivo de Bartow — $414,494.07
- Tarifas atléticas para estudiantes no inscritos según el Estatuto de Florida 1006.15
- Apelación de desafío de libro: el superintendente recomienda retener 'Thirteen Reasons Why' y 'Check & Mate' en las bibliotecas de las escuelas secundarias
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Victory Ridge Academy Contract Renewal: 15 years
Meeting
Jun 9, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
The following school was presented during the February 24, 2026, work session and approved for renewal with specific terms at the March 24, 2026, board meeting. We are now ready to move forward with the charter contract negotiated between the Polk County School Board and the charter school.
Victory Ridge Academy: renewal approved for 15 years
CONTACT:
Candy Amato
Sr. Director, Charter
863.534.0625
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The per student allocation based on FTE and categorical funds as calculated by the charter school funding formula set out by state law and contract.
File Attachments
VRA_2026 contract v2.pdf (473 KB)
Subject
2. BridgePrep Academy of Polk Contract Renewal: 15 years
Meeting
Jun 9, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
The following school was presented during the February 24, 2026, work session and approved for renewal with specific terms at the March 24, 2026, board meeting. We are now ready to move forw …
Tue May 5, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
La junta escolar votará sobre la renovación por 10 años de la escuela chárter Mi Escuela Montessori
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk se reúne para votar sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye una renovación de contrato por 10 años para la escuela chárter Mi Escuela Montessori. Otros elementos de consentimiento incluyen cambios de personal y reconocimientos. La junta también revisó la agenda, eliminando dos elementos relacionados con generadores permanentes en la Escuela Secundaria Tenoroc.
- Renovación del contrato chárter de Mi Escuela Montessori por 10 años (agenda de consentimiento)
- Nuevos administradores: Gian Monacelli como director de la Escuela de Artes Harrison, Jennifer Martinez como directora interina de la Escuela Secundaria Lakeland Highlands
- Reconocimiento del ganador del Concurso de Arte del Congreso 2026 y obra de arte de la Ciudad de Bartow
- Dos elementos sobre generadores permanentes en la Escuela Secundaria Tenoroc (Refugio para Necesidades Especiales) fueron eliminados de la agenda
- Elemento de discusión añadido para el cambio de fecha del Retiro de la Junta del 1 de julio de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board approves 10-year Mi Escuela Montessori contract and 53 SROs for schools
The Polk County School Board approved a 10-year contract renewal for Mi Escuela Montessori and a 15-year renewal for The Schools of McKeel Academy. The board also approved a contract with the Polk County Sheriff's Office to provide 53 School Resource Officers for the 2026-27 school year.
- Approved Mi Escuela Montessori contract renewal (10 years)
- Approved The Schools of McKeel Academy contract renewal (15 years)
- Approved McKeel Academy Mulberry contract (5 years)
- Approved Polk County Sheriff's Office contract for 2 Lieutenants and 4 Sergeants (26-27)
- Approved Polk County Sheriff's Office contract for 53 SROs (26-27)
- Approved Project C-00391 - Kathleen Middle structural stabilization ($384,230.00)
- Approved Project C-357 - Purcell Elementary parent drop off/pick up drive ($929,750)
- Approved Rodda Construction as Construction Manager-at-Risk for Project C-391
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Kamiya Burgess is an 8th grade student at Dundee Ridge Middle Academy. She is 13 years old and her favorite subject is science. She loves to play softball and wants to go to medical school to become a doctor.
File Attachments
Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the May 5, 2026 School Board Agenda as revised.
Revisins;
Item – B #1 – New Administrators – attachment was added.
Item - L #6 – Approval for Use of Funds-Permanent Generators - Tenoroc High School (Special Needs Shelter). - Item removed.
Item – L # 5 – Approval for Use of Funds-Permanent Generators – Tenoroc High School (Special Needs Shelter) - item was removed.
Item – M #1 – Non-Instructional Personnel Actions – attachments were added . …
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Board Meeting 5:00PM (Tuesday, May 5, 2026)
Generated by Yvette Vega on Thursday, May 8, 2026
Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 5:21 PM
A. Opening Items
Procedural: 1. Pledge of Allegiance
Procedural: 2. Call To Order
Action: 3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Motion to accept the May 5, 2026, School Board Agenda as revised.
Motion by Travis Keyes, second by Sara Beth Wyatt.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
B. New Administrators
Action (Consent): 1. New Administrators
Resolution: New Administrators
Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented.
Motion by William Allen, second by Lisa Miller.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
C. Special Recognitions
Recognition: 1. 2026 Congressional Art Competition Award Winner
Recognition: 2. City of Bartow Artwork Recognition
Recognition: 3. Leading from the Classroom Graduates
D. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Information: 1. Public Comments
E. Approval of Minutes
F. Approval of Consent Agenda
Action (Consent) …
Tue May 5, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
Contrato del sindicato AFSCME y salarios para 2025-26 se discutirán
La junta escolar discutirá un acuerdo de negociación colectiva propuesto con AFSCME Local 2227 que cubre los salarios para 2025-26. También en la agenda: desarrollo de reglas para 17 políticas de la junta escolar, una enmienda de $995,000 al contrato del almacén de datos de IBM, una orden de cambio de software SAP por $294,032.64 y un acuerdo de ingresos de $6,170,700 con la Coalición de Aprendizaje Temprano para servicios de VPK.
- Propuesta de desarrollo de reglas para 17 políticas de la junta escolar, incluyendo compensación, conflicto de intereses, recaudación de fondos estudiantiles y transporte
- Salarios de AFSCME Local 2227 para 2025-2026 y acuerdo de negociación colectiva
- Enmienda 4 de la Fase 1 del almacén de datos de IBM por $995,000
- Orden de cambio de SAP SuccessFactors para paquete de idioma español, $294,032.64
- Acuerdo con la Coalición de Aprendizaje Temprano para servicios de VPK en 61 ubicaciones, ingresos totales de $6,170,700
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✓ Decidido: Polk County Public Schools held a work session on various district updates
The school board conducted a work session covering policy development, labor agreements, and strategic plan updates. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded during this meeting.
- 2026-2027 SY Re-Organization deferred to June meeting for further review
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Proposed Rule Development for School Board Policies
Meeting
May 5, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Rule Development for the following school board policies:
Bylaw 0147 Compensation
Bylaw 0149.3 Board-Staff Communication
Policy 1243 Professional Meetings
Policy 2370.02 Magnet and Choice Programs/Schools
Policy 3129 Conflict of Interest
Policy 3243 Professional Meetings
Policy 5830 Student Fundraising
Policy 6325 Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds
Policy 6605 Crowdfunding
Policy 6608 School Support Organizations – Accountability and Oversight of Fundraiser and Crowdfunding Disbursements
Policy 6610 School Internal Funds
Policy 7230 Gifts to the School District
Policy 7540.02 Web Content, Apps, and Services
Policy 8330 Student Records
Policy 8600 Transportation
Policy 8600.04 Bus Operator Qualifications, Certifications, Discipline, and Termination
Policy 9700 Relations with Special Interest Groups
CONTACT:
Teresa Griffin
Assistant Director, Policy & Public Records
863-578.8208
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Work Session 12:30PM (Tuesday, May 5, 2026)
Generated by Michelle Naab on Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 12:32 PM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. Proposed Rule Development for School Board Policies
Teresa Griffin, Assistant Director, Policy & Public Records presented the Rule Development for the following school board policies:
Bylaw 0147 Compensation
Bylaw 0149.3 Board-Staff Communication
Policy 1243 Professional Meetings
Policy 2370.02 Magnet and Choice Programs/Schools
Policy 3129 Conflict of Interest
Policy 3243 Professional Meetings
Policy 5830 Student Fundraising
Policy 6325 Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds
Policy 6605 Crowdfunding
Policy 6608 School Support Organizations – Accountability and Oversight of Fundraiser and Crowdfunding Disbursements
Policy 6610 School Internal Funds
Policy 7230 Gifts to the School District
Policy 7540.02 Web Content, Apps, and Services
Policy 8330 Student Records
Policy 8600 Transportation
Policy 8600.04 Bus Operator Qualifications, Certifications, Discipline, and Termination
Policy 9700 Relations with Special Interest Groups
Superintendent's Report: 2. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2227 (AFSCME) 2025-2026 Salaries and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
Brian …
Tue Apr 28, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk aprueba nuevos nombramientos administrativos
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk se reúne para aprobar promociones de personal y reconocer diversos logros estudiantiles y comunitarios. La junta también revisó revisiones a la agenda de la reunión, incluida la eliminación de elementos relacionados con una servidumbre de Duke Energy y generadores para Tenoroc High School.
- Promoción de la Dra. Fraenda Satchel-Carter a Directora Asistente, Cumplimiento ESE
- Promoción de Kevin LeVine a Director Senior, Bellas Artes
- Promoción de Caroline Porter a Subdirectora Interina en la escuela primaria Phillip O’Brien
- Promoción de Matthew Cochran a Director Asistente, Operaciones de Red
- Reconocimiento a los beneficiarios de la Beca Pre-Pagada de Florida y a los ganadores del concurso de calcomanías 'Yo Voté'
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Apr 28, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Delaney Taveras is a 5 th grade student at Palmetto Elementary. She is 11 years old, has a positive attitude, and loves to draw, read, and play basketball. Her favorite in school is science and she hopes to become an artist.
File Attachments
Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Apr 28, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Apr 28, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the April 28, 2026 School Board Agenda as revised.
Revisions:
Item – L#6 – Duke Energy Easement Request at Bethune Academy – item was removed.
Item - L#1 0 – Approval for Use of Funds- Permanent Generators – Tenoroc High School (Special Needs Shelter) – i tem was removed .
Item – M #1 – Non-Instructional Personnel Actions – attachments were updated.
Item – M #2 – Administrative and Instructional Personnel Actions – attachments were updated. …
Tue Apr 28, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
Junta revisará acuerdo de $177.5M para nueva escuela secundaria en el noreste de Polk
La Junta Escolar revisará un acuerdo integral con Fortress Secured, LLC por $177,544,822 para construir un nuevo campus de escuela secundaria en el noreste del Condado de Polk. También discutirán la auditoría del año fiscal 2024/2025, el Código de Conducta Estudiantil 2026-2027 y varias renovaciones de contratos de escuelas charter. Se propone una adopción curricular de $712,811.40 para aulas de primera infancia. También está en la agenda una discusión para trasladar el Retiro de la Junta del 1 de julio al 13 de julio.
- Acuerdo integral de $177,544,822 para BBB High School con Fortress Secured, LLC
- Adopción curricular Frog Street de $712,811.40 para 174 aulas de primera infancia
- Renovaciones de charter: Mi Escuela Montessori (10 años), McKeel Mulberry (5 años), Schools of McKeel Academy (15 años)
- Revisión de solicitud de charter de BridgePrep Academy of Polk Middle/High
- Informe Financiero Integral Anual del año fiscal 2024/2025 y presentación de auditoría
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Inside PCPS
Meeting
Apr 28, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Inside PCPS Class 4 members being recognized.
CONTACT:
Kimberly Long
Polk Vision
863.699.4932
Marc Zimmerman
Inside PCPS Class Chair
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
File Attachments
Inside PCPS Class IV Board Presentation 1.pdf (5,660 KB)
Subject
2. Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit
Meeting
Apr 28, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) is prepared annually following year-end closeout. This is the financial document that is audited by the Florida Auditor General every third …
Tue Apr 14, 2026
Work Session 9:00 AM
Recomendación de rezonificación de Alta Vista K-8 discutida después de la asamblea pública
La Junta Escolar discutirá una propuesta de cambio de límites de asistencia para Alta Vista K-8 luego de una asamblea pública en febrero. La junta también considera la solicitud de una escuela chárter para expandirse a los niveles PreK-12, el desarrollo de normas para 16 políticas y una enmienda para eliminar los límites de mandato del Comité del Impuesto a las Ventas de Medio Centavo. También están en la agenda una propuesta de equipo dedicado a la evaluación de empleados y una actualización sobre bonos.
- Recomendación de rezonificación de Alta Vista K-8 con primera lectura el 28 de abril y adopción el 5 de mayo
- La escuela chárter Berkley Accelerated solicita una modificación del contrato para atender los grados PreK-12
- Propuesta de desarrollo de normas para 16 políticas de la junta escolar, incluyendo seguridad, graduación y Título IX
- Enmienda al documento de alcance del Comité del Impuesto a las Ventas de Medio Centavo para eliminar el límite de dos mandatos para los miembros
- Propuesta de equipo centralizado del sistema de evaluación de empleados como seguimiento de la sesión de trabajo de diciembre de 2025
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✓ Decidido: No substantive decisions were made during this work session
The meeting consisted of various presentations and discussions including school rebranding, rezoning recommendations, and budget updates. No votes or formal actions were recorded in the minutes provided.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Work Session 9:00 AM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Dr. NE Roberts Elementary /Rebranding of School Logo/Mascot
Meeting
Apr 14, 2026 - Work Session 9:00 AM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Dr. NE Roberts Elementary would like to change the logo and mascot of the school. Dr. Amy Weingarth presented and discussed the rebranding with the Dr.NE Roberts SAC committee and the committee fully supports the rebranding.
CONTACT: Dr. Amy Weingarth
Principal, Dr. NE Roberts Elementary
(863) 815-6633
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial Impact
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
File Attachments
Dr.N.E. Roberts Presentation.pdf (2,040 KB)
Dr. N.E Roberts Elementary - Community Survey.pdf (75 KB)
SAC Chair Letter.pdf …
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Work Session 9:00 AM (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)
Generated by Michelle Naab on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes
Meeting called to order at 9:01 AM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. Dr. NE Roberts Elementary /Rebranding of School Logo/Mascot
Dr. Amy Weingarth, Principal, Dr. NE Roberts Elementary, presented the Dr. NE Roberts Elementary /Rebranding of School Logo/Mascot.
Superintendent's Report: 2. Berkley Accelerated Contract Modification-Grade Configuration Expansion
Candy Amato, Sr. Director, Charter Schools, presented the Berkley Accelerated Contract Modification-Grade Configuration Expansion.
Superintendent's Report: 3. Proposed Rule Development for School Board Policies
Teresa Griffin, Assistant Director, Policy & Public Records, and Chad Davis, Staff Attorney, presented the Proposed Rule Development for School Board Policies.
Superintendent's Report: 4. Alta Vista K-8 rezone recommendation (post townhall)
Joshua McLemore, Director Facilities Planning, presented the Alta Vista K-8 rezone recommendation (post townhall).
Superintendent's Report: 5. Half Cent Sales Tax Committee Charge sheet amendment
Joshua McLemore, Director, Facilities Planning, presented the Half Cent Sales Tax Committee Charge sheet amendment.
&n …
Fri Apr 10, 2026
Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM
La junta escolar de Polk revisará los resultados del plan estratégico y los problemas de las instalaciones
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk llevará a cabo un retiro especial de sesión de trabajo, discutiendo la actualización anual de los objetivos y resultados del Plan Estratégico del Distrito para el año escolar 25-26, una evaluación de la condición de las instalaciones para mantenimiento diferido, y la utilización de las instalaciones, incluyendo escuelas subutilizadas o 'rojas'. La junta también discutirá el crecimiento en el noreste del Condado de Polk, la asignación de bonos por resultados estudiantiles, y recibirá capacitación sobre las Reglas de Orden de Robert. No se programan votaciones; la sesión es para discusión e información.
- Resumen anual de las iniciativas y resultados del Plan Estratégico del Distrito para el año escolar 25-26 (presentación adjunta)
- Discusión sobre el crecimiento en el noreste del Condado de Polk y su impacto en las escuelas (contenido preliminar, se esperan actualizaciones)
- Revisión de la evaluación de la condición de las instalaciones de ALPHA para mantenimiento diferido, incluyendo pronóstico de costos y priorización
- Revisión de la utilización de las instalaciones, incluyendo escuelas 'rojas' (costos operativos que exceden los fondos generados por FTE) y escuelas subutilizadas
- Discusión sobre la asignación de bonos por resultados estudiantiles
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✓ Decidido: Board held retreat to discuss strategic goals and growth
The Board met for a special work session retreat to review district strategic plan goals, growth projections, and facility utilization. The meeting concluded with a review of Robert's Rules of Order and adjournment.
- Meeting called to order at 9:04 AM
- Meeting adjourned at 3:08 PM
- Minutes approved and attested June 9, 2026
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Friday, April 10, 2026
Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM
Address:
Jim Miles Professional Development Center
4270 Wallace Rd.
Lakeland, Fl. 33812
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. 9:00AM - 9:15AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
Meeting
Apr 10, 2026 - Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Call to Order
Overview of the Agenda
CONTACT:
Frederick Heid
Superintendent
863.534.0521
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
File Attachments
Subject
2. 9:15AM - 10:30AM - District Strategic Plan Goal Outcomes - SY25-26 Updates
Meeting
Apr 10, 2026 - Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
This presentation provides an annual summary of some key District Strategic Plan initiatives and outcomes for SY25-26. A comprehensive executive summary of all District Strategic Plan goals, objectives, strategies, key performance indicators, initiatives and outcomes is provided as a resource and for a deeper …
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Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM (Friday, April 10, 2026)
Generated by Michelle Naab on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 9:04 AM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mr. Sharpless opened the meeting and turned it over to Mr. Heid. Mr. Heid welcomed everyone to the Board Retreat.
Superintendent's Report: 2. - District Strategic Plan Goal Outcomes - SY25-26 Updates
Jennifer Rouse, Chief of Staff and Telay Kendrick, Associate Superintendent, Chief of Human Resources presented District Strategic Plan Goal #2.
Jeanette Crowley, Director, Strategic Partnership and Kylia Carswell, Director, Parent and Family Engagement, presented District Strategic Plan Goal #3.
Superintendent's Report: 3. - NE Polk County Growth Discussion
Josh McLemore, Director - Planning, Facilities Planning and Jennifer Farrell, Assistant Director, GIS/Demographer presented the NE Polk County Growth.
Superintendent's Report: 4. Comprehensive Deferred Maintenance
Harry Fix, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities & Operations, Doug Harwell, Senior Director Facilities & Operations and Christopher Hannah, Director, Maintenance presented the Comprehensive Deferred Maintenance.
Superinten …
Tue Mar 24, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
La Junta aprueba nuevo subdirector y revisiones del orden del día
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk votará para aprobar una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la promoción de Amanda Smith a subdirectora en Davenport School of the Arts, reconocer a los graduados del Proyecto Greenhouse y aprobar las actas de reuniones anteriores. La junta también aceptó un orden del día revisado que eliminó una solicitud de servidumbre de Duke Energy en Bethune Academy y la renovación del contrato del Centro Acuático Rowdy Gaines de Winter Haven, mientras que agregó la capacidad de inscripción de escuelas chárter para el año escolar 2026-2027.
- Aprobación de Amanda Smith como nueva subdirectora en Davenport School of the Arts (ascendida de coordinadora de pruebas)
- Reconocimiento a los graduados del Proyecto Greenhouse
- Eliminación de la solicitud de servidumbre de Duke Energy en Bethune Academy del orden del día
- Eliminación de la renovación del contrato para el Centro Acuático Rowdy Gaines de la Ciudad de Winter Haven
- Adición de la capacidad de inscripción anual de escuelas chárter para el año escolar 2026-2027
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Raymond Mikeal is a 4 th grade student at John Snively Elementary. He is 9 years old and wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up. His favorite subject is math but scored 5s in both reading and math on last year's assessments.
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Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the March 24, 2025 School Board Agenda as revised.
Revisions;
Item - L#1 – Duke Energy Easement Request at Bethune Academy – item was removed .
Item – O #1 – Amendment, Inspired Interpreting, Sign language, Interpreters, ESE - Tile and attachment were updated.
Item – U #1 – Resolution 2025/2026-11 School Board Authorizing Award- attachment was updated.
Item – U #4 – Contract renewal for the City of Winter Haven Rowdy Gaines Aquatic Center – item was removed.
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
La Junta escuchará un informe sobre la construcción de la BBB de la Nueva Escuela Secundaria 23
En esta sesión de trabajo, la Junta Escolar discutirá la capacidad anual de inscripción de las escuelas charter para 2026-27, una asociación con Florida Southern College para una instalación de pista, un informe sobre el progreso de la BBB de la Nueva Escuela Secundaria 23 y una renovación de contrato para el Centro Acuático Rowdy Gaines de Winter Haven. También revisarán un informe de donaciones y un informe de gestión de subvenciones que cubre desde diciembre de 2025 hasta febrero de 2026.
- Capacidad anual de inscripción de escuelas charter para 2026-27 presentada por cada escuela charter
- Asociación con Florida Southern College y el Condado de Polk para una instalación de pista de última generación
- Actualización sobre el progreso de la BBB de la Nueva Escuela Secundaria 23 desde la sesión de trabajo del 24 de febrero
- Renovación del contrato para el Centro Acuático Rowdy Gaines de Winter Haven (menos de 1 millón de dólares)
- Informe trimestral de gestión de subvenciones con nuevas solicitudes/enmiendas desde diciembre de 2025 hasta febrero de 2026
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Charter School Annual Enrollment Capacity for SY 2026-2027
Meeting
Mar 24, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
Goals
DESCRIPTION:
Each charter school has submitted its requested Annual Enrollment Capacity for the 2026–27 school year.
Under Florida Statute 1002.33(10)(h), a charter school’s capacity must be determined annually by the school’s governing board in conjunction with the sponsor, taking into account the factors outlined in that subsection—unless the school is designated as a High-Performing Charter School under Florida Statute 1002.331.
According to Florida Statute 1002.331, a High-Performing Charter School must notify its sponsor in writing by March 1 if it intends to increase enrollment or expand grade levels for the following school year.
CONTACT:
Candy Amato, Sr. Director, Charter
863.534.0625
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The per student allocation based on FTE and categorical funds as calculated by charter school funding formula set out by state law and contract.
File Attachments
2026-27 Charter Annual Enrollme …
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Work Session 9:00AM
La Junta Escolar discute la rezonificación de la escuela secundaria y las ubicaciones de Pre-K
La Junta Escolar revisará actualizaciones sobre la rezonificación de las zonas imán de la escuela secundaria y las ubicaciones planificadas para los programas de Pre-K 2026–2027. Las discusiones adicionales incluyen una solicitud de servidumbre de Duke Energy en Bethune Academy y presentaciones de presupuesto y personal.
- Actualización sobre los programas de Pre-K del distrito y los sitios de aprendizaje de verano para 2026–2027
- Presentación de los recursos curriculares del distrito 'America 250'
- Solicitud de servidumbre de Duke Energy en Bethune Academy en Haines City
- Borrador de la actualización de la rezonificación integral de la escuela secundaria con respecto a las zonas imán
- Presentación de presupuesto y personal
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✓ Decidido: Board moves next meeting to August 25, 2026
The board approved the meeting minutes. The superintendent announced that the August board meeting date was changed to August 25, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.
- Minutes approved
- August board meeting date moved to August 25, 2026
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Work Session 9:00AM
9:00AM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. PK and Summer Learning Sites for the 2026-2027 School Year
Meeting
Mar 10, 2026 - Work Session 9:00AM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
This presentation will provide the Board with information regarding district Prekindergarten (PK) programs and their planned locations for the 2026–2027 school year.
CONTACT:
Joe McNaughton
Chief Academic Officer
[email protected]
Lori Allen
Senior Director - Foundational Learning and Educational Systems
[email protected]
Tammy Farrens
Senior Director
School Improvement
863.291.5250
[email protected]
Angie Clark
Acting Senior Director
863.5197562
[email protected]
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:$0
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
File Attachments
PK Update - 03-10-26.pdf (375 KB)
PCSB Summer Learning Programs3.10.26_FINAL …
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Work Session 9:00AM (Tuesday, March 10, 2026)
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Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 9:04 AM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. PK and Summer Learning Sites for the 2026-2027 School Year
Joe McNaughton, Chief Academic Officer, Lori Allen, Senior Director, Foundational Learning and Educational Systems, Rebekah Eckman, ESE Senior Director, Tammy Farrens, Senior Director, School Improvement, and Angie Clark, Acting Senior Director, presented the PK and Summer Learning Sites for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Superintendent's Report: 2. "America 250" District-created Curriculum Resources
Joe McNaughton, Chief Academic Officer, presented the "America 250" District-created Curriculum Resources.
Superintendent's Report: 3. Duke Energy Easement request at Bethune Academy
Joshua McLemore, Director of Planning and Real Estate, presented the Duke Energy Easement request at Bethune Academy.
Superintendent's Report: 4. DRAFT Comprehensive Middle School Rezoning Update
Jennifer Farrell, Assistant Director GIS & Demography, and Joshua McLemore, Director Facilities Planning, presented the DRAFT Comprehensive Middle School Rezoning Update.
B. Annual Contract Renewals …
Tue Feb 24, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
Junta Directiva considerará aumento de tarifa por millas para reembolso de viajes
La Junta Directiva del Condado Polk votará sobre temas que incluyen un aumento de la tarifa por millas para el reembolso de viajes, un contrato de 2 años con Wonderhere, Inc., y calendarios instruccionales provisionales para 2026-2029. La reunión también incluye reconocimientos para ganadores de concursos de oratoria, maestros y estudiantes de CTAE y apoyadores de Agri-fest, así como la aprobación de las actas anteriores y nuevas promociones de administradores.
- Aumento de la tarifa por millas del Condado Polk para reembolso de viajes (agregado como enmienda)
- Contrato de 2 años con Wonderhere, Inc. para servicios
- Calendarios instruccionales provisionales de 2026-2027, 2027-2028 y 2028-2029 para estudiantes, maestros y paraeducadores
- Dedicación de derecho de paso a lo largo de Gilbert Street desde Pinewood Elementary
- Enmienda a la instalación de un muro en el Comando Central del Sheriff
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✓ Decidido: Board postpones Lake Marion site purchase to April 28, 2026
The board moved to delay the purchase of the Lake Marion site for future school development until the April 28, 2026 meeting. All consent‑agenda items, including travel reimbursements, budget amendments, facility projects, and contract approvals, were approved unanimously. Minutes from prior meetings were also approved.
- Postponed purchase of Lake Marion site to April 28, 2026 (motion made)
- Approved William Allen travel to COSSBA conference, $1,768.96 (motion carried)
- Approved Travis Keyes travel to COSSBA conference, $1,769.06 (motion carried)
- Approved IRS mileage rate increase to 72.5¢ per mile (motion carried)
- Approved demolition of five Alta Vista Elementary portables, $27,680 (motion carried)
- Approved right‑of‑way dedication along Gilbert Street from Pinewood Elementary (motion carried)
- Approved Cypress Junction Montessori contract modification (motion carried)
- Approved library book purchase lists for all school levels (motion carried)
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Board Meeting 5:00PM
5 PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Opening Items
Subject
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
Aliyah Carela is a 6th grade student at Alta Vista K-8. She is 11 years old and is a very confident student. Her hobbies include being outside, listening to music, playing video games, and doing her homework. She wants to become a physical therapist when she grows up.
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Subject
2. Call To Order
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM
Category
A. Opening Items
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to accept the February 24, 2025 School Board Agenda as revised.
Revisions;
Item – H#5 – Polk County Mileage Rate Increase for Travel Reimbursment – item was added.
Item - L #2 – Amendment to Installation of wall on the Sheriff’s Central District Command – attachment was updated.
Item – L#3 – Right of Way Dedication along Gilbert Street from Pinewood Elementary – attachment was updated.
Item – M#1 – Non-Instructional Personnel Acti …
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Board Meeting 5:00PM (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
Generated by Yvette Vega on Friday, February 25, 2026
Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 5:33 PM
A. Opening Items
Procedural: 1. Pledge of Allegiance
Procedural: 2. Call To Order
Action: 3. Acceptance of the School Board Agenda
Motion to accept the February 24, 2025, School Board Agenda as presented.
Motion by Kay Fields, second by William Allen.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
B. New Administrators
Procedural: 1. New Administrators
C. Special Recognitions
Recognition: 1. 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Lakeland and Bartow Oratorical and Essay Contests
Recognition: 2. CTAE Teachers and Students of the Year
Recognition: 3. Agri fest Recognition
Recognition: 4. Special Recognition
D. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Information: 1. Public Comments
Steffany Yocum spoke on the bargaining session
E. Approval of Minutes
Action, Minutes: 1. Approve Minutes of the January 27, 2026, Work Session Minutes
Motion to approve the Minutes of the January 27, 2026, Work Session Minutes as attached.
Motion by Travis Keyes, second by Kay Fields.
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
La Junta revisará la enmienda al contrato de almacén de datos de IBM por $245K
En esta sesión de trabajo, la Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk escuchará presentaciones y actualizaciones sobre varios temas, incluyendo renovaciones de escuelas chárter, una enmienda al contrato de almacén de datos, un nuevo programa de educación alternativa y un acuerdo administrativo de seguro de salud. No se tomarán votos; la sesión es para discusión e información.
- Enmienda 3 de la Fase 1 del Almacén de Datos de IBM por $245,000 para integrar tableros de datos estudiantiles
- Acuerdo de servicios administrativos de Meritain Health con una tarifa de $18.62 por empleado por mes
- Renovaciones de chárter para BridgePrep Academy of Polk, Mi Escuela Montessori y Victory Ridge Academy
- Modificación del contrato de Cypress Junction Montessori para agregar espacio instructional temporal en 330 Ave B SW, Winter Haven
- Presentación del Programa de Educación Alternativa K-5 que describe un nuevo sitio centralizado para estudiantes que necesitan apoyo especializado
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✓ Decidido: Board postponed the Budget & Staffing item to a later meeting
The work session moved the Budget & Staffing discussion to a subsequent meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:18 PM.
- Budget & Staffing item moved to a subsequent meeting
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Work Session 12:30PM
12:30PM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. PCPS Hall of Fame
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
A presentation of the PCPS Hall of Fame that includes bringing back the annual induction ceremonies and building a physical Hall of Fame at the District Office.
CONTACT:
Jason Geary, Senior Director of Communications
[email protected]
(863) 457-4708 ext. 829
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
File Attachments
PCPS Hall of Fame.pdf (2,304 KB)
Subject
2. Charter Renewals for Contracts Expiring June 2026
Meeting
Feb 24, 2026 - Work Session 12:30PM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
In accordance with Florida Charter Law, a charter may be renewed provided that a program review demonstrates th …
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Work Session 12:30PM (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
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Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 12:30 PM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. PCPS Hall of Fame
Jason Geary, Senior Director of Communications presented the PCPS Hall of Fame.
Superintendent's Report: 2. Charter Renewals for Contracts Expiring June 2026
Candy Amato, Sr. Director, Charter presented the Charter Renewals for contracts Expiring June 2026.
Superintendent's Report: 3. Cypress Junction Montessori Contract modification
Candy Amato, Sr. Director, Charter presented the Cypress Junction Montessori Contract Modification.
Superintendent's Report: 4. Alternative Education Program K-5 Presentation
Denisse Santos, Senior Director, Behavior & Mental Health Support presented the Alternative Education program for K-5.
Superintendent's Report: 5. IBM Data Warehouse Phase 1 Amendment 3
Deron Williams, Senior Director, Information Services presented the IBM Data Warehouse Phase 1, Amendment 3.
Superintendent's Report: 6. Contract Reviews and Rebid Process
Michael Kragh, Senior Director, Purchasing & Printing Services , Doug Harwell, Senior Director, Facilities & Operati …
Tue Feb 10, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Step III Grievance Hearing 9:00AM
La junta mantiene advertencia verbal para maestra en caso de sujeción de estudiante
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk, Florida, realizó una reunión especial para escuchar una queja de Nivel III presentada por la Asociación de Educación de Polk en nombre de la ex maestra de VE Sabina Taylor. La queja impugnó una Reprensión por Escrito, posteriormente reducida a una Advertencia Verbal con Confirmación por Escrito, tras un incidente en agosto de 2025 donde Taylor aplicó un Control de Sujeción Infantil CPI a un estudiante de nueve años. Declaraciones de testigos e investigadores del distrito concluyeron que la sujeción violó la política 5630.01 sobre aislamiento y sujeción de estudiantes con discapacidades. Tras dos pasos previos de la queja que mantuvieron la advertencia, la junta votó 5-1 para mantener la recomendación del superintendente de una confirmación por escrito de una advertencia verbal.
- Audiencia de queja de Nivel III para Sabina Taylor, ex maestra de VE en la Escuela Primaria Spessard Holland
- Incidente: 15 de agosto de 2025, sujeción de estudiante por un iPad, resultando en un Control de Sujeción Infantil CPI a un niño de nueve años
- El distrito determinó violación de la Política 5630.01 – Aislamiento y Sujeción de Estudiantes con Discapacidades
- La junta votó 5-1 para mantener la recomendación del superintendente de Advertencia Verbal con Confirmación por Escrito; la miembro Sara Beth Wyatt votó en contra
- Taylor renunció a su certificación CPI y se transfirió voluntariamente a un puesto de enseñanza de quinto grado
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✓ Decidido: Board upholds verbal warning for Sabina Taylor grievance
The Board approved the Step III Grievance for Sabina Taylor. Additionally, the Board voted to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation for written confirmation of a verbal warning regarding the grievance.
- Approved Step III Grievance - Sabina Taylor (5-0)
- Upheld Superintendent's recommendation for written confirmation of a verbal warning (4-1)
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Step III Grievance Hearing 9:00AM
Polk Education Association Step III Grievance for Sabina Taylor
9:00AM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33813
A. Call To Order
Subject
1. Step III Grievance - Sabina Taylor
Meeting
Feb 10, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Step III Grievance Hearing 9:00AM
Category
A. Call To Order
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Step III Grievance - Sabina Taylor
DESCRIPTION:
Ms. Sabina Taylor, was a VE Teacher at Spessard Holland Elementary School. On August 15, 2025, Ms. Taylor was involved in a student restraint incident following an escalation over an iPad. She placed a nine‑year‑old student in a CPI Child Control Hold. Ms. Taylor stated she acted in self‑protection after the student swung at her; however, witness statements and documentation indicated the escalation began when the student resisted the removal of his iPad.
Following the incident, Ms. Taylor was placed on paid administrative leave, and an investigation concluded she violated Polk County School Board Policy 5630.01 – Seclusion and Restraint of Students with Disabilities, which limits restraint to situations involving imminent risk of serious injury and only after all de‑escalation strategies have been attempted.
On September 26, 2025, Ms. Taylor received a Written Reprimand, which was later reduced to …
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Special Board Meeting - Step III Grievance Hearing 9:00AM (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
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Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 9:22 AM
A. Call To Order
Action: 1. Step III Grievance - Sabina Taylor
Motion to approve Step III Grievance - Sabina Taylor
Motion by Sara Beth Wyatt, second by Travis Keyes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Travis Keyes
Not Present at Vote: Kate Wallace
B. Approve Agenda
C. Grievance Hearing
Action: 1. Step III Grievance - Sabina Taylor
Motion to Uphold the Superintendent's Recommendation for Written Confirmation of a Verbal Warning for Sabina Taylor Step III Grievance.
Motion by William Allen, second by Kay Fields.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: William Allen, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Nay: Sara Beth Wyatt
D. Adjournment
Meeting Adjourned at 10:08 AM. Minutes were approved and attested on this 24th day of February 2026.
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Justin Sharpless, Board Chair & …
Tue Feb 10, 2026
Work Session 10:00AM
Asignación de Título I de $54,9M proyectada para el año escolar 2026-27
La Junta Escolar discutirá las proyecciones de asignación de Título I, Parte A, que totalizan una estimación de $54,9 millones para el año escolar 2026-2027, junto con las listas de elegibilidad escolar. Otros elementos incluyen una solicitud para agregar una marca histórica en Union Academy en honor a la Sra. Longworth, una presentación sobre WonderHere (un piloto de servicios contratados), opciones de vivienda y una discusión sobre el crecimiento en el condado de Northeast Polk. La junta también revisará la línea de tiempo del presupuesto y las renovaciones anuales de contratos por menos de $1 millón.
- Proyecciones de asignación de Título I, Parte A: estimación de $54,894,877 para 2026-2027
- Acta de adición de marca histórica en Union Academy (1897-1969) para honrar a la difunta Sra. Longworth
- Presentación del programa piloto WonderHere con borrador de acuerdo de servicios contratados
- Presentación de opciones de vivienda por parte del Superintendente
- Discusión sobre el crecimiento en el condado de Northeast Polk (asunto pendiente)
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✓ Decidido: Polk County Public Schools held a work session on budget and growth discussions
The board held a work session covering various information items including Title I projections and housing options. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded during this meeting.
- No substantive decisions were made during this work session
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Work Session 10:00AM
9:00AM
The School Board of Polk County, Florida
1915 S. Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
A. Superintendent's Report
Subject
1. Historical Marker Addendum with The School Board of Polk County, FL at Union Academy
Meeting
Feb 10, 2026 - Work Session 10:00AM
Category
A. Superintendent's Report
Type
Superintendent's Report
DESCRIPTION:
Union Academy 1897 - 1969 Historical Marker Addendum
The Union Academy Alumni has requested to place an addendum plaque on the school wall near the office.
Mrs. Longworth was not recognized on the original marker as giving her credit for the naming of the school.
An addendum would rectify the oversight and honor the late Mrs. Longworth.
CONTACT:
Beth Nave, Regional Assistant Superintendent 863-291-5250
WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
Amount:
Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number:
Cost Center:
Fund:
Functional Area:
GL:
File Attachments
Historical Marker Addendum at Union Academy(2).pdf (1,153 KB)
Subject
2. Title I, Part A Allocation Projections and Sc …
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Work Session 10:00AM (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
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Members present
William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace
Meeting called to order at 10:18 AM
A. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent's Report: 1. Historical Marker Addendum with The School Board of Polk County, FL at Union Academy
Beth Nave, Regional Assistant Superintendent, and Joyce Bentley, Assistant Treasure, Greater Union Academy Alumni Association, presented the Historical Marker Addendum with The School Board of Polk County, FL at Union Academy.
Information: 2. Title I, Part A Allocation Projections and School Eligibility for the 2026-2027 School Year
Andrew Baldwin, Senior Director, Federal Programs and Grants Management and Alyson Dort, Director, Title I, presented the Title I, Part A Allocation Projections and School Eligibility for the 2026-2027 School Year
Superintendent's Report: 3. Wonderhere
Frederick Heid, Superintendent, presented the partnership with Wonderhere.
Superintendent's Report: 4. Housing Options
Frederick Heid, Superintendent, presented the Housing Options.
B. Annual Contract Renewals Under 1 Million
C. Budget & Staffing
Budget & Staffing: 1. Budget Timeline
Heather Jenkins, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Budget Timeline.
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