3:43 → 6:00(2m 17s)
Meeting called to order; the presiding board member read the boards "who are we" statement emphasizing a student-centered governance approach and commitment to integrity, respect, and continuous improvement. Chair turned the meeting over to Superintendent Hyde to lead the work session.
Polk County School Board work session on 2026-01-27 covered the district's internal funds audit (clean opinion, fewer findings), renewal of an interlocal sidewalk agreement with Polk County, several property and right-of-way items, a large discussion of middle-school rezoning and attendance boundaries, and a lengthy debate over a proposed public-private partnership high school land assignment and project timeline. Board members also heard presentations on travel/expense procedures and a statewide PR campaign.
