SCHOOL BOARD OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice of Public Meetings Special Meeting of the School Board of Polk County   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE SCHOOL BOARD OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, announces a Special Meetings to which all persons are invited.   Date/Time/Purpose: September 30, 2025 at 4:00 P.M.                                       Special Meeting to allow for public comments and                                       vote on ballot language and formal resolution in                                       support of a one mil ad valorem tax referendum. Location:                     School Board Auditorium, 1915 South 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 meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office of the School Board of Polk County, Florida, P.O. Box 391, Bartow, Florida 33831, at 863-534-0521.   Dated: September 17, 2025 By: Dr. William Allen, Board Chair Attest: Frederick R. Heid, Secretary 9/21/25 #11680624