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Polk County Schools says after‑school program expanded; board adopts a budget amendment adding modest revenues
Summary
Administrators said the district’s 21st Century after‑school program served 445 students (target 330), won a Cohort 18 award of $424,000 for three years to add 160 spots, and the board adopted a budget amendment summarizing $263,000 in additional revenues and transfers.
District staff reported an expansion of the district’s 21st Century Community Learning Center program and the board adopted a budget amendment that captures multiple small revenue adjustments.
A presenter told the board the after‑school program, which serves Pre‑K through 12 across six county sites, exceeded this year’s goal—"we wanted to serve 330 students, and we served 445"—and reduced the waitlist to 59. She said Cohort 16 funding is sunsetting and the district was awarded a Cohort 18 grant worth $424,000 over the next three years to serve 160 additional students.
Separately, the district’s finance presenter summarized a budget amendment that included approximately $263,000 in additional revenues composed of safety grants, transportation adjustments, a child‑nutrition equipment grant, property sale proceeds (~$80,000), state lottery and potential FEMA funds, and some transfers among purpose codes. Administration stated "no objection" to the amendment and the board moved to adopt the changes; the transcript records adoption by consensus but does not include a roll‑call vote.
Board members praised staff for program management and recommended continued outreach to county partners. Administrators said they will confirm final transfers with the auditor and post required fiscal documents.
