Polk School Board appears open to 2026 referendum on special tax to support schools
Polk County's teachers union has long advocated for a dedicated property tax to make teacher pay more competitive with neighboring districts.
Polk School Board selects 5 finalists to replace retired attorney Wes Bridges
The Polk County School Board narrowed their search for a new general counsel down to five candidates. The finalists include ...
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Polk Sheriff's Office: $84 an hour fee for reviewing school bus images only covers costs
The contract between the school district and Verra Mobility Corp., the camera provider, has been revised following criticism ...
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Polk Jumps to 28th for Child Health Among Florida Counties
Polk County’s ranking for child health jumped to 28th this year — up from 44th last year and 54th the year before, according ...
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Florida lawmakers aim to ease difficult school door lock rules
New schools: The Polk County school district is considering a permanent move of students at an elementary school that is being renovated, so the newly done campus can transform into a K-8 school ...
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Polk Sheriff's Office: $84 an hour fee for reviewing school bus images only covers costs
Polk County Public Schools announced an agreement last year with Verra Mobility Corp. to install cameras on the district’s approximately 500 buses before the start of the current school year.