This webpage contains public notices from the School Board of Polk County.

Proposed changes to School Board policies will be published on the Polk County Public Schools website as part of the meeting agenda seven days prior to the meeting. School Board meeting agendas can be accessed here.

The proposed changes may be requested prior to the meeting agenda publication by submitting the Public Records Request form. Copies may be obtained at the Polk County Public Schools Administrative Offices (1915 South Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Public Records Office.

PRE-QUALIFICATION OF VENDORS FOR PRICED-BASED SOLICITATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

The School Board of Polk County ("District") invites qualified vendors with current licenses in the State of Florida to register for the District's Pre Qualification Vendor Program. This Program applies only to price-based solicitations (Invitations to Bid (ITB)) or formal quotes for alterations, renovations, modifications, repairs and minor, new construction projects with an estimated budget less than $4,000,000.

The Pre-Qualification Vendor Program is an ongoing program of the School District. Once a firm has been qualified and approved by the District, it may participate and compete with other qualified vendors in Invitations to Bid for a three year period commencing January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028.

Learn how to apply.

Florida Budget Summary for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Posted July 23, 2025

The School Board of Polk County, Florida Budget Summary for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 has now been posted and is available for viewing below:

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