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Polk County board unanimously approves comprehensive high‑school rezoning after months of planning
Summary
The Polk County School Board unanimously approved a comprehensive high‑school rezoning plan Jan. 27, 2026, after trustees and staff described years of community engagement and a phased implementation that superintendent said will phase in roughly 600 students over four years.
The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Jan. 27 to adopt a comprehensive high‑school rezoning plan aimed at addressing rapid enrollment growth and reducing reliance on portable classrooms. Board members and staff framed the plan as the result of extensive data work, community feedback and attendance‑boundary deliberations.
Board member Dr. Allen cited Polk County’s recent growth — describing roughly 14.6% growth over five years — and said rezoning is necessary to ‘‘right‑size’’ facilities and improve…
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