Union says Polk County schools face a teacher exodus. Would a property tax for higher pay help?
The Polk Education Association president is urging the Polk County School Board to consider a property tax referendum to ...
Polk County closes all schools to deep clean after ‘excessive’ norovirus, flu absences
The district said the closure will also allow for additional recovery time for those who are affected by these viruses.
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Polk County School District closed down schools for two days due to rise in norovirus, flu cases
The school district said the closures allowed for a deep cleaning after it reported on Thursday that 761 students and 63 ...
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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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 ...
GA school district closing buildings to deep clean after ‘excessive’ norovirus, flu absences
POLK COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia school district will close its buildings on Friday to take preventative measures due to the flu ...
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Polk County Schools: Most volunteers can avoid increase in cost for background checks
Not all volunteers in Polk County Schools will face an increased application fee, as previously announced. Volunteers who require contact with students out of sight of staff will need a Level 2 ...
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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 ...