Grievance hearing for Polk Education Association on February 10, 2026.

SCHOOL BOARD OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
Notice of Grievance Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of Polk County, Florida, announces a grievance hearing to which all persons are invited.
Date/Time/Purpose: February 10, 2026 - 9:00 A.M.
To hear the following Step III Grievance filed by the Polk Education Association:
Polk Education Association Step III Grievance
Sabina Taylor, Teacher
Grievance # 0962025
Location:
School Board Auditorium, 1915 Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Assistance: If you require any type of an accommodation because of a disability to participate in the public meeting or hearing, please call the Office of Compliance and ADA at (863) 534-0513. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please contact us by calling the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771.
Appeal Notice: Notice is given in accordance with  286.0105, Florida Statutes, that a record is required to appeal any decision the School Board makes at a public meeting or hearing. Those making an appeal need to preserve a verbatim record of the proceeding at their own expense, usually with a court reporter. The record must include the essential testimony and evidence required for any such appeal.
For further information about this Grievance Hearing, please contact Karen Fleming, Senior Coordinator, Labor Relations, Labor and Employee Relations for the School Board of Polk County, Florida, at P.O. Box 391 Bartow, FL 33831 or 863-534-0781.
Dated: January 27, 2026
By: Justin Sharpless, Board Chair
Attest: Frederick R. Heid, Secretary
January 30,2026 12034012