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Polk school district plans new schools to accommodate county growth

The district could add more than 10 new schools to accommodate the large number of new students expected to come to Polk County by 2041.

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Polk School Board hears plans for new Winter Haven school

Polk School Board hears plans for new school and proposed changes to attendance boundaries.

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Incumbent Miller faces Sessions in Polk County School Board runoff

Miller received 42.4% of votes in the August primary, compared to 37.5% for Sessions, but neither reached the majority needed to avoid a runoff.

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Polk Schools superintendent provides Board with post-Hurricane Ian report

Superintendent Frederick Heid gave the Polk County School Board an update on the district’s Hurricane Ian shelters.

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Polk School Board reviews district legislative agenda

The district’s In-house lobbyist Wendy Dodge presented its preliminary legislation platform to the School Board at a special work session Tuesday.

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