District staff say the insurance plan ended 2024 with enough reserves for 43 days of claims. The district has spent $34 ...
Polk County's teachers union has long advocated for a dedicated property tax to make teacher pay more competitive with ...
Polk County Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid offered some welcome news for school volunteers. Not all volunteers will face an increase in application fees to nearly $100, as it appeared would ...
The district and the union agreed on a contract that includes a $25 million pay package, the largest single salary increase ...
The district shared a joint statement from Polk Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid and Yocum. “This milestone reflects the collaborative efforts of both PCPS and PEA, demonstrating our shared ...
“I know that any time you talk about the increase in taxes at a local level, it can become a heated conversation,” Polk School Superintendent Frederick Heid said in the work session.