Polk’s school district is 24th largest in U.S. but ranks 995th our of 13,588 districts in funding
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Heid Receives High Rating, Contract Extended To 2027
Six School Board members rated the superintendent as highly effective and one rated him as effective.
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School Board Delays Vote on 37,000 Library Books After Complaints
Protesters requested more time to review the books, which will outfit the media centers at two schools under construction
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Polk Public Schools Recognize 39 Presidential Scholars
Two Lakeland students were honored as districtwide winners in the national program.
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Lake Gibson High’s Natalie McSwain Named Polk Teacher of the Year
The Spanish teacher receives a $5,000 check and the use of a Hyundai Elantra for two years. “I love my students. I love what I teach,” she said.
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School Board Welcomes New Members, Retains Wyatt as Chairwoman
Justin Sharpless and Rick Nolte were sworn in to office, as Lisa Miller and Kay Fields begin their second and fifth terms respectively.
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School Board Thanks Departing Colleagues Lynn Wilson, Sarah Fortney
Wilson retired from the board after eight years; Fortney was narrowly defeated in her re-election bid.
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Polk Schools Launch Food Pantry in West Lakeland
The food distribution is available to anybody in need every other Friday at the West Area Adult School on Central Avenue.
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Election Roundup: Voters Return Lisa Miller to School Board
Other winners: Laurel Lee and Scott Franklin for U.S. House, Colleen Burton for Florida Senate, Martha Santiago for County Commission, John Flynn for County Judge. Polk environmental lands measure passes.
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School District Vying For Mental Health Grant
Polk County Public Schools are applying for a grant that will help hire more school psychologists and counselors.