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Polk County School Board approves referendum ballot language to seek local tax for teacher pay, programs
Summary
The Polk County School Board unanimously approved language to place a millage referendum on the ballot after public comment from teachers and staff and presentation from Superintendent Hyde; the proposal would fund teacher and staff pay, early learning, CTE, arts and safety, and will go to voters.
The Polk County School Board on Sept. 30 unanimously approved ballot language to place a local millage referendum before voters, after public comment from current and former district employees and a procedural history presented by staff.
Supporters told the board the measure is needed to retain teachers and staff and to expand career and fine-arts programs. “This is past time and I applaud the leadership of the folks on this board and I would strongly urge each and every one of you to vote affirmatively for it,” said Brandon Lane, a Davenport resident who said he worked for Polk County Public Schools for 16½ years.
Superintendent Hyde summarized the timeline that brought the board to the special meeting and said the item was properly re-advertised after an August oversight. Hyde said polling and consultant…
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