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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 ...
Education advocates warn of potential cuts to AP, IB, vocational programs. Could it affect Polk County?
A report from the Florida Policy Institute suggested that the number of participating students could decrease by half based ...
Florida school district considers emergency rules to end DEI
The big story: Amid state and federal calls for an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in education, Florida’s ...
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Should Polk County teachers pay for health coverage? District says the plan is hemorrhaging
The Polk County School Board is considering requiring employees to contribute to their health insurance costs. The district's health plan currently faces financial strain, with reserves falling ...
Polk school district, union reach agreement on contract giving teachers raises of up to 7%
the district said in a news release. The contract must be ratified by the PEA’s bargaining units and then approved by the Polk County School Board. Stephanie Yocum, president of the PEA ...
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Brandt challenges first-term incumbent Allen for Polk School Board in District 1
Four years ago, William Allen ousted a first-term incumbent from the Polk County School Board. Now, Bernnie Brandt aims to do the same to Allen. Brandt is challenging Allen in District 1 ...
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Polk School Board appears open to 2026 referendum on special tax to support schools
The Polk County School Board may ask voters to ... Teresa Griffin, a senior analyst for the district, gave School Board members an update on policies. Griffin said the district has revised its ...