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Polk County Public Schools, FL

Polk County Public Schools   FL average (US Census ACS)
Population760,961
Per-capita income$31,927
Median home value$240,000

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Próximas reuniones

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.

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3 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 Community Survey -- KarenMSiegelAcademy.pdf (36 KB) Staff Survey -- KarenMSiegelAcade [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 28, 2026

Grievance Hearing

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3 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 28, 2026

Board Meeting 5:00PM

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3 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 presented.                               File Attachments B. New Administrators Subject 1. New Administrators Meeting Jul 28, 2026 - Board Meeting 5:00PM Category B. New Administrators Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to Approve New Administrators   DESCRIPTION:       New Administrators     [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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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.

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Reuniones recientes

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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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) [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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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.

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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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  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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  Work Session 9:00AM (Tuesday, March 10, 2026) Generated by Michelle Naab on Tuesday, March 10, 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. 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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  Work Session 12:30PM (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) Generated by Michelle Naab on Wednesday, 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 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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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. Final [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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  Work Session 10:00AM (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) Generated by Michelle Naab on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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. &nbs [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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  Special Board Meeting - Step III Grievance Hearing 9:00AM (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) Generated by Yvette Vega on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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.     _____________________________                 _____________________________ Justin Sharpless, Board Chair           & [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Work Session 12:30PM

El plan de reasignación de escuelas intermedias se presenta al consejo

La Junta Escolar recibirá una presentación sobre un borrador del plan integral de reasignación de escuelas intermedias, que incluye alternativas específicas de la escuela e impactos acumulativos proyectados. Otros elementos incluyen la renovación de un acuerdo intermunicipal con el Condado de Polk para una acera, una enmienda a un muro perimetral en el Comando Central del Sheriff en la Escuela Intermedia Westwood, una escritura correctiva para una vía de uso público en Haines City y una dedicación de vía de uso público a lo largo de la Calle Gilbert desde la Escuela Primaria Pinewood. La junta también revisará una política propuesta de viajes y gastos (6550) y una sesión cerrada para el informe de cumplimiento de Escuelas Seguras.

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✓ Decidido: School Board discusses school name changes and various administrative reports

This work session included presentations on internal audits, land right of way dedications, and middle school rezoning. The board discussed changing the names of Alta Vista Elementary and Bella Citta Elementary to include K-8 designations.

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  Work Session 12:30PM (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) Generated by Michelle Naab on Wednesday, January 28, 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. 2024/2025 Internal Funds Audit Carol Matthews, Senior Director, Internal Audit Services and Jennifer Christensen, CPA, Partner, with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. presented the 2024/2025 Internal Funds Audit.   Superintendent's Report: 2. Interlocal Agreement between The School Board of Polk County of Polk County and Polk County for Sidewalks Joshua McLemore Director of Planning and Real Estate presented the Interlocal Agreement between the School Board of Polk Count and Polk County for Sidewalks     Superintendent's Report: 3. Amendment to Installation of Wall on the Sheriff's Central District Command Joshua McLemore Director of Planning and Real Estate presented the amendment to the Installation of Wall on the Sheriff's Central District Command.     Superintendent's Report: 4. Corrective Deed & Resolution with Haines City for Massee Rd Right of Way Dedication Joshua McLemore Director of Planning and Real Estate presented the Corrective Deed & Resolution with Haines City for Massee Rd. Right of Way Dedication.     Superintendent& [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Board Meeting 5:00PM

La Junta considerará la asignación de terrenos para la nueva BBB High School

Esta es una reunión regular de la Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk. La junta votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye una asignación de terrenos para la nueva BBB High School, una escritura correctiva con Haines City y acciones de personal. La compra del sitio de Lake Marion para desarrollo futuro ha sido eliminada de la agenda. La reunión también incluye reconocimientos y la aprobación de actas anteriores.

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✓ Decidido: Polk County School Board approves several facility and technology projects

The School Board approved multiple construction and renovation projects, including a wastewater plant replacement and school roof work. Additional approvals included board member travel, personnel actions, and various information technology upgrades.

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Board Meeting 5:00PM (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) Generated by Yvette Vega on Thursday, January 29, 2026 Members present William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace Meeting called to order at 5:03 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 January 27, 2025, School Board Agenda as revised.   Motion by Sara Beth Wyatt, 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: Motion to approve New Administrators Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented.  Motion by Kay Fields, 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   C. Special Recognitions   Recognition: 1. Recognition of the First South Florida Missionary Baptist District Association   Recognition: 2. Focused on Excellence Recognition   D. Public Comments on Agenda Items   Information: 1. Public Comments   E. Approval of Minutes   Action, Minutes: 1. Approve Minutes of the Dec [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Work Session 9:00AM

La Junta discute la actualización de la nueva escuela secundaria, las extensiones de las escuelas chárter y las actualizaciones de SAP

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk, Florida, realiza una sesión de trabajo para discutir varios temas de la agenda, incluyendo una extensión por un año del contrato de la escuela chárter Cypress Junction Montessori, una nueva solicitud de escuela chárter de McKeel Academy para una escuela en Mulberry, y dos solicitudes de cambio para la actualización del sistema SAP por un total de más de $283,000 en costos adicionales. La junta también revisará un programa piloto de traducción de ASL en tiempo real, una actualización del programa STEEL en Ridge Technical College con una expansión propuesta a Traviss, un taller de presupuesto sobre el Programa de Financiamiento de la Educación de Florida (FEFP) y una actualización del proyecto de la nueva escuela secundaria con detalles de adquisición de terrenos. También está programada una sesión cerrada para negociación colectiva.

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✓ Decidido: Polk County Schools board held a work session with no formal actions taken.

The Polk County School Board convened a work session where district staff presented updates on charter school contracts, IT system upgrades, budget programs, and a new high school project. No votes were recorded, and the board did not approve or deny any proposals during this meeting.

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  Work Session 9:00AM (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) Generated by Michelle Naab on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Members present William Allen, 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. Cypress Junction Montessori Contract Extension Candy Amato, Sr. Director, Charter School, presented the Cypress Junction Montessori Contract Extension.   Superintendent's Report: 2. McKeel Academy Mulberry Charter Application Candy Amato, Senior Director of Charter Schools, presented the McKeel Academy Mulberry Charter Application.     Superintendent's Report: 3. SAP Upgrade Change Request - Additional Mock Cutover Anne Pasco, Assistant Superintendent, Information Systems & Technology and Diane Rivera, Director SAP, presented the SAP Upgrade Change Request - Additional Mock Cutover.     Superintendent's Report: 4. SAP Upgrade Change Request - Extend Go Live Date To March For Payroll Alignment Anne Pasco, Assistant Superintendent, Information Systems & Technology, presented the SAP Upgrade Change Request - Extend Go Live Date To March For Payroll Alignment.     Superintendent's Report: 5. TranslateLive Pilot Program Tammy Williams, Assistant Superintendent- Learning Support, and Anne Pasco, Assistant Superintendent, Information Systems and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 9, 2026

Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM

La Junta revisará el borrador de rezonificación y consolidación integral de escuelas

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo/retiro especial para discutir los datos de rendimiento estudiantil de cinco escuelas frágiles, una actualización integral de la rezonificación escolar con recomendaciones preliminares y una actualización de la nueva escuela secundaria. También en la agenda: una discusión sobre la co-ubicación de Schools of Hope y capacitación en la nueva plataforma de autoservicio Employee Central. No se programan votaciones; este es un retiro solo de discusión.

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✓ Decidido: Polk County Schools board reviewed data and facility updates at a special retreat

The Polk County Public Schools Board held a special work session focused on presentations rather than formal votes. Members received updates on fragile school performance, comprehensive rezoning, a new high school project, and an IT system upgrade. The board requested additional data from charter schools but took no binding actions or made any motions during the retreat.

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  Special Work Session - Board Retreat 9:00AM (Friday, January 9, 2026) Generated by Michelle Naab on Thursday, January 15, 2026 Members present William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace Meeting called to order at 9:47 AM A. Superintendent's Report Superintendent's Report: 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks Mr. Heid, Superintendent welcomed everyone and did a quick review of the agenda.   Superintendent's Report: 2. Turnaround/Fragile School Data Review Joseph McNaughton, Chief Academic Officer and Tracy Collins, Chief of Schools presented the Turnaround/Fragile School Data Review. Board requested data from our charter schools.     Superintendent's Report: 3. Comprehensive School Rezoning Update Jennifer Farrell, Assistant Director, GIS/Demographics presented an update to the Comprehensive School Rezoning.     Superintendent's Report: 4 . Schools of Hope - Colocation Discussion Frederick Heid, Superintendent presented the Schools of Hope process with submissions and denials.     Superintendent's Report: 5 . Break     Superintendent's Report: 6. New High School Update James Greene, Legal Counsel, presented an update on the new high school     Superintendent's Report: 7 . Phase 1 of SAP Upgrade - Employee Central Training Anne Pasco, Assistant Superintenden [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 9, 2026

Special Board Meeting 9:00AM

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Polk aprobó enmiendas a la agenda legislativa y viajes para el Día de Polk

La junta aprobó enmiendas a la Agenda Legislativa de las Escuelas del Condado de Polk y autorizó el viaje de dos miembros al evento Día de Polk en Tallahassee. Las enmiendas se aprobaron 6-1 y el viaje se aprobó 7-0. No se tomaron otras decisiones sustanciales; el resto de la reunión fue de carácter procedimental o informativo.

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✓ Decidido: Polk County School Board approved legislative agenda changes and member travel

The Polk County Schools Board of Education met on January 9, 2026, to adopt district advocacy priorities and authorize board member travel. Members approved amendments to the schools’ legislative agenda and authorized out-of-county travel for legislative meetings in Tallahassee through March 2026. All other items were informational reports or public comments with no further action taken.

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  Special Board Meeting 9:00AM (Friday, January 9, 2026) Generated by Yvette Vega on Friday, January 16, 2026 Members present William Allen, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace Meeting called to order at 9:06 AM 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 January 9, 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. Public Comments on Agenda Items   Information: 1. Public Comments   C. Action-Agenda   Action: 1. Approval of Amendments to Polk County Schools Legislative Agenda Motion to approve the Amendments to Polk County Schools Legislative Agenda Motion by Travis Keyes, second by Sara Beth Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Sara Beth Wyatt, Kay Fields, Justin Sharpless, Lisa Miller, Travis Keyes, Kate Wallace Nay: William Allen   Action: 2. Approval of Board Member Travel for Polk Day in Tallahassee, January 21-23, 2026 Motion to approve Board Member Travel - Sara Beth Wyatt, Justin Sharpless for Polk Day in Tallahassee, January 21-23, 2026   Motion by Kay Fields, second by Lisa Mi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]