School Board Work Session | September 22, 2026

The Polk County Public Schools Board held a work session on September 22, 2026, focusing on several key topics including the naming of Elbert Elementary's media center, magnet school enrollment and priority zones, middle school rezoning, and updates on the new high school construction and branding. Procurement-related discussions included the ongoing construction progress of the new high school, which remains on time and on budget, with detailed updates on site grading, utility agreements, and upcoming phases of vertical construction. The board also discussed the process for naming the new high school, including community surveys and branding decisions such as mascot and school colors. Additionally, the board considered exploring options for expanding or relocating an existing campus, with plans to conduct a comparative analysis of costs and facilities within the next 60 to 90 days. The session included discussions on grant extensions related to magnet school enrollment and legal considerations for priority zones. No formal votes were taken during this work session, but consensus was sought to proceed with due diligence on campus expansion options and to continue community engagement on rezoning and school naming.