What is the purpose of the School Board meeting?

The meeting will discuss and adopt a resolution for financing educational facilities.

When is the School Board meeting scheduled?

The meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 5:01 P.M.

Where will the meeting take place?

The meeting will be held at the School Board Auditorium in Bartow, FL.

How can I request accommodations for the meeting?

Contact the Office of Compliance and ADA at (863) 534-0513 for assistance.

Special meeting to discuss financing for educational facilities.

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Published: Mar 17, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Lakeland
Address: 1915 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830 · 5 filings

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5 filings at this address 193 public hearing notices in Lakeland (last 12 months)

What You Should Do Next

1
Attend the Meeting
Join the meeting on March 24, 2026, at 5:01 P.M. at the School Board Auditorium.
2
Request Accommodations
If needed, call the Office of Compliance and ADA at least a few days before the meeting.
3
Prepare for Appeal
If you plan to appeal any decision, arrange for a court reporter to record the meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the School Board meeting?: The meeting will discuss and adopt a resolution for financing educational facilities.
When is the School Board meeting scheduled?: The meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 5:01 P.M.
Where will the meeting take place?: The meeting will be held at the School Board Auditorium in Bartow, FL.
How can I request accommodations for the meeting?: Contact the Office of Compliance and ADA at (863) 534-0513 for assistance.

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Full Notice Text

SCHOOL BOARD OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
Notice of Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of Polk County, Florida, has scheduled a special meeting of the Finance Corporation to which all persons are invited.

Date/Time: March 24, 2026 to begin no earlier than 5:01 P.M.

Purpose: Discuss and adopt Resolution No. 2025/2026-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO (I)A LEASE SCHEDULE NO. 2026, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCEON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, OF
NOT TO EXCEED $305,000,000 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION(SCHOOL BOARD OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, MASTER LEASEPROGRAM), SERIES 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING ALL OR APORTION OF CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BEING LEASEPURCHASED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD AND A THIRD AMENDMENT TOMASTER LEASE, (II) A SERIES 2026 SUPPLEMENTAL TRUSTAGREEMENT AND A THIRD AMENDMENT TO MASTER TRUSTAGREEMENT, (III) A CERTIFICATE PURCHASE CONTRACT, (IV) AGROUND LEASE AGREEMENT, (V) A MEMORANDUM OF GROUNDLEASE, (VI) AN ASSIGNMENT OF GROUND LEASE AND RELATEDDOCUMENTS; APPROVING THE DRAFTS OF THE OTHER RELATEDFINANCING DOCUMENTS; APPROVING THE NEGOTIATED SALE OF
THE CERTIFICATES TO THE UNDERWRITERS; AUTHORIZING THEPURCHASE OF A MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE POLICY; ANDAPPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Location: School Board Auditorium, 1915 S. 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 public meeting, please contact Heather Jenkins, Associate Superintendent Chief Financial Officers, School Board of Polk County, Florida, P.O. Box 391, Bartow, Florida 33831, at 863-457-4704.
Dated: March 11, 2026
By: Justin Sharpless, Board Chair
Attest: Frederick R. Heid, Secretary
3/17/2026     12164739