Two of the three seats on the Polk County School Board were decided by Tuesday’s election while District 3 candidates Wallace and Sims head to a run-off in November.
Tag: Polk County School Board
Posted inPolitics
Behind the $264K: 2026 Polk County School Board Campaign Funding
Seven candidates are running for three PCPS School Board seats that will be decided this coming Tuesday, Aug 18. We looked beyond the totals to see where support is coming from.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
School Board Candidates Meet at LkldNow Public Forum
On July 16, Voters got their first opportunity to hear from all seven candidates seeking seats in District 3, District 5, and District 6 on the Polk County School Board.
Posted inBriefs
Lisa Miller Reelected to Polk School Board
Incumbent Lisa Miller has been elected without opposition to serve a third term on the Polk County School Board representing District 7.
Posted inEducation
Kate Wallace to Serve on Polk County School Board After DeSantis Appointment
The former Lakeland Leads executive director will serve one year, filling a vacancy left after Rick Nolte’s death.
Posted inEducation
Polk School Board Unveils 1 Mill Tax Proposal for Teacher Pay Raises
The question about a four-year property tax increase would be on the 2026 general election ballot.
Posted inPolitics
Florida Elections Commission Fines Nolte $1,250 for Finance Violations
First-time Polk School Board member admits campaign finance improprieties. Critics push for felony prosecution and removal.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Consultant Faces 7 Misdemeanor Charges for ‘Ugly’ School Board Campaign Texts
James Dunn is charged with violating Florida election laws regarding disclosing the funding of campaign messages.
Posted inEducation
Conservative Group is Targeting More Public School Library Books
County Citizens Defending Freedom objects to 15 titles to be placed at two new Polk County schools.
Posted inEducation
School Board Gets Tutored on $2.3 Billion Budget
Polk’s school district is 24th largest in U.S. but ranks 995th our of 13,588 districts in funding
