District staff say the insurance plan ended 2024 with enough reserves for 43 days of claims. The district has spent $34 ...

The district and the union agreed on a contract that includes a $25 million pay package, the largest single salary increase ...

Polk County's teachers union has long advocated for a dedicated property tax to make teacher pay more competitive with ...

The contract between the school district and Verra Mobility Corp., the camera provider, has been revised following criticism ...

Polk County Schools has signed a collaboration agreement with accredited, online Western Governors University (WGU) to provide a path for teachers and school employees to pursue affordable, flexible a ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Polk County principal is accused of “skip scanning” at a Walmart self-checkout. According to the interim superintendent Alricky Smith, Gregory Lewis, the principal at Bok ...

Sen. Anavitarte and Rep. Kelley propose property tax relief for Polk County seniors through homestead exemptions.

LAKELAND, Fla., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Southern School-University Partnership (SUP) with Polk County Schools is making a tangible difference by preparing future educators and ...

Every dollar spent goes directly to funding art programs in Polk County elementary schools, ensuring that teachers have the resources they need to foster young artists. The Office of the Tax ...

Both teachers from Spessard Holland Elementary School in Bartow, Florida, started their higher education journey at Florida Southern College. With the help of the School of Education's program and ...