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Grady Judd

"Polk County Public Schools puts student safety first by partnering with the Polk County Sheriff's Office to create the School Safety Guardian program. We're proud to be working alongside the school district to build this innovative program that will create safer places for our children to learn, imagine, and grow."

Polk County Sheriff

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Charlie Lake

"Polk County Public Schools puts students first, because a good education is their foundation for the future."

Mayor of Lake Alfred

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Kim Long

"Students First is more than a tagline. It is a movement. It is a call to action for everyone to align support for Polk County Public Schools as they prepare all students to achieve productive, successful, vibrant futures."

Executive Director of Polk Vision

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Sam Pennant

"Polk County Public Schools puts students first. How do I know? Just look at the high caliber of teachers in the classrooms, and all of the school employees, from the custodians to the office staff. They are always there for the students."

Town of Dundee Mayor

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Tim Pospichal

"Polk County Public Schools puts students first, because they know that’s where our future lies."

Auburndale Mayor

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Seretha Tinsley

“Polk County Public Schools puts students first by providing an innovative curriculum. It raises the level of expectations beyond textbook learning.”

co-founder of PenGeo, Inc.

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Wesley & Ashley Bell Barnett

“Polk County Public Schools puts students first by creating sustainable community partnerships that aid in student success. Ensuring a viable workforce pipeline creates unlimited opportunities for each student.”

Polk County Public Schools volunteers

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City Manager at City of Lakeland

Tony Delgado

“Polk County Public Schools puts students first by preparing them for our ever-changing world, and providing them with the tools to succeed. From new technologies to basic life skills, our children are receiving outstanding learning opportunities.”

City of Lakeland Manager

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Polk County Commissioner- Polk Academies Executive Advisory Board Member

Melony M. Bell

“I appreciate Polk County Public Schools putting our students first by giving them hope for the future, through the numerous opportunities available in our Career Academies."

Polk County Commissioner

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CEO of MidFlorida Credit Union

Kevin Jones

"Polk County Public Schools puts students first by delivering a quality educational experience for our children. We believe that a good education is necessary to be a productive member of our community; when we support our students and educators, we're effectively supporting the community as a whole."

CEO of MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, supporting Polk County Public Schools since 1954

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Joe Halman Jr.

"Polk County Public Schools puts students first by creating a positive learning environment, with real-life skills and opportunities to strive."

Deputy County Manager for Public Safety, Member of the Polk County Public Schools Hall of Fame (inducted 2017)

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Polk State College and Polk Academies Executive Committee member

Dr. Naomi Boyer

"Polk County Public Schools puts students first by partnering with higher education to focus beyond high school graduation -- leading to careers, certificates and degrees. Together we impact economic vitality and our county's quality of life."

Vice President of Special Projects, Strategic Priorities & Growth for Polk State College.

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Business Partner

Debbie Burdett

"Polk County Public Schools' career academies put students first by educating them to be responsible, productive and job-ready. That helps business partners like us as we work together to develop our future workforce."

Vice President of Community Engagement for Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center; Chair of the Polk Academies Executive Advisory Board

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Bill Mutz

"Polk County Public Schools puts students first by teaching the skills required to reach INCREDIBLE dreams"

Lakeland Mayor