Polk County closes all schools to deep clean after ‘excessive’ norovirus, flu absences
A North Georgia school district closed its buildings Friday to take preventative measures because of the flu and norovirus.
Polk County Schools: Most volunteers can avoid increase in cost for background checks
The increased fee only applies to volunteers whose activities involve contact with students out of sight of a district staff ...
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Union says Polk County schools face a teacher exodus. Would a property tax for higher pay help?
Some of those measures dedicate the money toward teacher salaries, while others steer the money to school operations, which can include staff pay. Polk County residents have previously voted to ...
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Polk County school system closed Friday due to flu outbreak
A North Georgia school district shifted to a learn from home day Friday as a result of a large number of student and staff absences from the flu and norovirus. Polk County school officials said ...
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Polk County Schools moving to virtual learning Friday over flu and norovirus spike
As of Friday morning, Polk County reports 761 students and 63 staff members are sick - 10% or more of the student population at each school. What they're saying: "This decision is not made lightly ...
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Polk County closes all schools to deep clean after ‘excessive’ norovirus, flu absences
Polk County school leaders said they currently have 761 students and 63 school-level staff members who have reported illnesses. That’s 10% or more of the student population at each school and it ...