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Polk School Board reviews Lake Marion parcel as potential future high‑school site; soils and county road realignment cited
Summary
Staff presented soils and traffic analysis for Lake Marion site being considered for land banking as a future high school; most acreage is buildable according to the district’s review and Polk County is planning to realign Lake Marion Creek Drive with a signalized intersection.
Polk County Schools staff briefed the board on Sept. 9 about a proposed land purchase — the Lake Marion site — intended for long‑term district development and possible future high school construction.
Why it matters: Land banking helps districts secure sites for growth and avoid higher future land costs; the district’s preliminary technical review addressed soils suitability and local traffic infrastructure.
Joshua McLemore said the soils on most of the tract are suitable for…
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