Should Polk County teachers pay for health coverage? District says the plan is hemorrhaging
District staff say the insurance plan ended 2024 with enough reserves for 43 days of claims. The district has spent $34 ...
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Polk school district, union reach agreement on contract giving teachers raises of up to 7%
The district and the union agreed on a contract that includes a $25 million pay package, the largest single salary increase ...
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 ...
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Polk County Schools: Most volunteers can avoid increase in cost for background checks
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 ...
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Polk district receives one-year extension to raise Crystal Lake Elementary up to C grade
Polk County Public Schools has received a one-year extension ... The district created a Community Assessment Team, led by Superintendent Frederick Heid, to oversee procedures aimed at improving ...
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Polk School Board Begins Planning for 2026 Tax Referendum
Polk County's school board is considering asking voters to approve a property tax referendum next year. Superintendent Fred ...
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Polk school district, union reach agreement on contract giving teachers raises of up to 7%
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 ...