Ledger, The
April 22, 2026
April 17, 2026
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
SCHOOL BOARD POLICY
The School Board of Polk County, Florida (Board) will hold a public workshop on the following revised Board policies Bylaw 0147, Bylaw 0149.3, Policy 1243, Policy 2261.02, Policy 2370, Policy 3129, Policy 3243, Policy 5830, Policy 6325, Policy 6605, Policy 6608, Policy 6610, Policy 7230, Policy 7540.02, Policy 8330, Policy 8600, Policy 8600.04, Policy 9211, Policy 9215, and Policy 9700, on May 5, 2026 at the Polk County Public Schools Administrative Offices, located at 1915 South Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830. The proposed changes to the above referenced Board policies will be published on the Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) website as part of the meeting agenda seven days prior to the meeting. Meeting agendas can be accessed at:
https://www.polkschoolsfl.com/about/meetings
The proposed changes may be requested prior to the meeting agenda publication by emailing the Public Records Office at teresa.griffin@polk-fl.net. Copies may be obtained at the Polk County Public Schools Administrative Offices between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Public Records Office
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The revised Board policies will be placed on the Boards agenda for a public hearing during the June 9, 2026 meeting at the Polk County Public Schools Administrative Offices, located at 1915 South Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830.
Written comments may be submitted within 21 days of the date of this notice to Legal Services, 1915 South Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830. Substantially affected persons may, within 14 days of the date of this notice, file an objection to this rulemaking with the Board. The objection shall specify the portions of the proposed rules to which the person objects and the specific reasons for the objections.
Bylaw 0147 Compensation
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions include modifications to various definitions.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 1001.395
Bylaw 0149.3 Board-Staff Communications
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with current practice.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content edits.
Policies 1243/3243 Professional Meetings
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 1003.413, 1012.985, 1012.98
Policy 2261.02 Title I Parents Right to Know
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: 20 U.S.C. 6311, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 34 C.F.R. Part 200 et seq.
Policy 2370 Magnet and Choice Programs and Schools
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 1001.32(2), 1001.41(6), 1001.42(4),(a), 1001.43(3),(8), 1002.31seq.
Policy 3129 Conflict of Interest
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 112.312, F.S. 112.313, F.S. 1006.32, 2 C.F.R. 200.112, 2 C.F.R. 200.113, 2 C.F.R. 200.318
Policy 5830 Student Fund-Raising
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 1001.41, F.S. 1001.42, F.S. 1001.43, F.S. 1010.01, F.S. 1010.20, F.S. 1011.07, F.A.C. 5P-1.003, Responsibilities for the School Food Service Program, F.A.C. 6A-1.001, District Financial Records, F.A.C. 6A-1.087, School Board Responsible for Internal Funds, F.A.C. 6A-1.091, Purchases from Internal Funds, 7 C.F.R. Part 210, 7 C.F.R. Part 220, 42 U.S.C. 1779, Chapter 8, Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Property for Florida Schools, 2014
Policy 6325 Procurement Federal Grants/Funds
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 287.057, Appendix II to Part 200, 2 C.F.R. 200.520, 2 C.F.R. 200.334 - 200.336, 2 C.F.R. 200.317, 2 C.F.R. 200.318, 2 C.F.R. 200.319, 2 C.F.R. 200.320, 2 C.F.R. 200.321, 2 C.F.R. 200.322, 2 C.F.R. 200.323, 2 C.F.R. 200.324, 2 C.F.R. 200.325, 2 C.F.R. 200.326, 2 C.F.R. 3485.220, 7 C.F.R. 210.21
Policy 6605 Crowdfunding
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to add additional monitoring requirements.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits.
Policy 6608 School Support Organizations Accountability and Oversight of Fundraiser and Crowdfunding Disbursements
Purpose and Effect: New policy to provide accountability for fundraising and crowdfunding.
Summary: New language provides accountability for fundraising and crowdfunding.
Policy 6610 School Internal Funds
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 1001.43, F.S. 1010.02, F.S. 1010.20, F.S. 1011.07, F.S. 1011.18, F.A.C. 6A-1.001, F.A.C. 6A-1.014, Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools, as revised
Policy 7230 Gifts to the School District
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 112.312, F.S. 1001.32, F.S. 1001.41, F.S. 1001.42, F.S. 1001.43
Policy 7540.02 Web Content, Apps, and Services
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 104.31(1)(a), F.S. 110.233(2), F.S. 110.233(4), F.S. 112.313(6), F.S. 1001.32(2), F.S. 1001.42, H.R. 4577, P.L. 106-554, Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000, People Against Tax Revenue Mismanagement v. County of Leon, 583 So. 2d 1373 (Fla. 1991); Commission on Ethics: In Re: Patty Lynch, Case No. 2068EC (1994)
Policy 8330 Student Records
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. Chapter 1119, F.S. 1001.41, F.S. 1001.52, F.S. 1002.22, F.S. 1002.221, F.S. 1002.222, F.S. 1003.25, F.A.C. 6A-1.0955, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232f through 1232i (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. 7908, 26 U.S.C. 152, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., Individuals with Disabilities Act, Privacy Rights of Parents and Students - P.L. 90-247, 2021 Solomon Amendment: Subtitle C- General Service Authorities and Correction of Military Records SEC. 521
Policy 8600 Transportation
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 316.173, F.S. 316.183(3), F.S. 316.217(1)(b), F.S. 1006.21, F.S. 1006.22, F.S. 1006.23, F.S. 1011.68, F.S. 1012.45, F.A.C. Chapter 6A-3
Policy 8600.04 Bus Operator Qualifications, Certifications, Discipline, and Termination
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 316.305, F.S. 316.306, F.S. 1012.45, F.S. 1012.465, F.S. Chapter 316, F.S. Chapter 1006, F.A.C. 6A-3.0121, F.A.C. 6A-3.0141, F.A.C. 6A-3.0171, 49 C.F.R. Part 40, 49 C.F.R. Part 382, 49 C.F.R. Part 391
Policy 9211 Guidelines for Internal and External Support Organizations
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: 7 C.F.R. 210.11, 42 U.S.C. 1779, F.S. 1001.41, F.S. 1001.42, F.S. 1001.43, F.S. 1010.01, F.S. 1010.20, F.S. 1011.07, F.A.C. 5P-1.003, Responsibilities for the School Food Service Program, F.A.C. 6A-1.001, District Financial Records, F.A.C. 6A-1.087, School Board Responsible for Internal Funds, F.A.C. 6A-1.091, Purchases from Internal Funds, Chapter 8, Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Property for Florida Schools, 2014
Policy 9215 Direct Support Organizations
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 11.45(8), 119.07(1), 1001.453, F.A.C. 6A-1.0013, F.S. 1001.41, F.S. 1001.42, F.S. 1001.4, F.S. 1010.01, F.S. 1010.20, F.S. 1011.07, F.A.C. 6A-1.001, I.R.C. 170(f)(8), I.R.C. 170(f)(12), Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act
Policy 9700 Relations with Special Interest Groups
Purpose and Effect: Proposed revisions to comply with revised statutes and rules.
Summary: Revisions to existing language includes content, formatting, and terminology edits consistent with statutory language.
Specific Authority: F.S. 1013.10
By: Justine Sharpless, Board Chair
Attest: Frederick R. Heid, Secretary
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