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Staff recommend 15-year renewal for McKeel charter system; board to vote Oct. 28

5824249 · September 24, 2025
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Polk County charter renewal staff recommended a 15-year renewal for the McKeel charter system (three campuses) at the Aug. 23 work session, citing consistent academic performance, clean audits and financial solvency; final board action is scheduled for Oct. 28.

Senior director Candy Amato presented the charter renewal overview for the McKeel charter system at the Polk County School Board's Aug. 23 work session and said the charter renewal team recommended a 15-year renewal based on the system's performance record.

Amato told the board the renewal covers three campuses: McKeel Academy South (K-6), McKeel Academy Central (K-6) and McKeel Academy Technology (7-12).…

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