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Polk district closes on Poinciana high school site; targets August 2028 opening
Summary
Planning director Josh McAlmore told the board the district closed on land for a new Poinciana high school (72.2 acres total, comprising a 62.5-acre purchase and a 9.7-acre donation), transmitted a draft comprehensive agreement to the prospective developer, and is tracking permitting and a target August 2028 opening if approvals and permitting proceed on schedule.
Josh McAlmore said the district "officially closed on the property," reporting that the district now owns the acreage intended for a new high school in Poinciana. He described a 62.5-acre purchase at a $10 million purchase price and said an additional 9.7-acre…
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