Growth issues dominate State of Polk County presentations
The county could reach a million residents by 2031 or 2032. "What does it mean? It means more people. More demands for services."
Source: theledger.com
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After Immense Pressure From Parents Polk County School Board Votes To Make Face Mask Wearing Optional
Polk County School Board Press Release Polk County Public Schools is no longer requiring students and staff to wear face coverings. During tonight’s meeting, the Polk County School Board voted unanimously to lift a requirement that students wear face coverings. The requirement for PCPS employees to wear face coverings is…
Source: dailyridge.com
Fire Set to Bathroom at Bartow High School Not Believed To Be Part of TicTok Challenge "Devious Lick"
On September 24, 2021 at approximately 0915 hours, Administrative Staff and School Resource Officers (SRO) at Bartow High School were notified of visible smoke in one of the educational buildings on campus. Upon their arrival, it was discovered that a soap dispenser in a male restroom was lit on fire. …
Source: dailyridge.com
Polk County school graduation rates fall to 78.3%
Polk school graduation rates declined for the 2021-22 school year, the first time since the COVID pandemic that state tests counted for graduation.
Source: theledger.com
Conservative group gets more time to review books for 2 new Polk schools
The school board was set to approve the library books for two new schools at its December meeting, but delayed that decision until January.
Source: theledger.com