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Polk school board tables $9M Lake Marion land purchase after members raise timing, infrastructure concerns
Summary
Board members questioned infrastructure, purpose and timing of the Lake Marion site purchase and voted 5–2 to table final approval to the December meeting for more information and possible workshop follow-up.
The Polk County School Board on Nov. 18 debated a proposed purchase of the Lake Marion site intended for future district development and ultimately voted to table the purchase to the board's December meeting.
Board member Wyatt moved to place the Lake Marion site purchase on the action agenda. Several members, including Travis Keyes and Board Member Allen, objected to approving the deal immediately, calling the proposal "a land grab" and saying there is…
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