Polk County Board of Education
According to TCA49-2-201: Members of county boards of education shall be residents of and elected from districts of substantially equal population established by resolution of the local legislative body.
The members of the board shall be elected for a term of four (4) years, and may succeed themselves. Members shall be popularly elected on a staggered term basis.
Vacancies occurring on the board shall be filled by the local legislative body. All elections for school board members shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis, and no person seeking a position on a board shall campaign as the nominee or representative of any political party.
Polk County Board of Education consists of 10 members.
Highlights
Board Meeting Information
2026-27 Board Meeting Information Meeting Schedule, Agendas, Minutes
View Policies
Policy Prohibiting Discriminatory Harassment
2026-27 Board Meeting Information - Meeting Schedule, Agendas, Minutes
How it works
Polk County BOE Five Year Strategic Plan
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Educate and Care for the Whole Child
Polk County Schools will educate and care for the whole child (students).
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Provide the Best Academics
Polk County Schools will seek to provide the best academics for ALL students.
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Hire and Retain the Best Educators
Polk County Schools will look to hire and retain the best educators for our students.
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Responsible Spending
Polk County Schools will seek to be responsible in spending the funding provided by our citizens through our local, state, and federal governments.
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Comprehensive Facilities Development Plan
Polk County Schools will begin a comprehensive facilities development plan.
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Everyday Safety
Polk County Schools will put the utmost importance on the everyday safety of our students and employees.
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Improve Community Relationships
Polk County Schools will continue to improve on community relationships.
Our Team
District Board Members
Dustin Cain
District 4
Angie Crowder
District 4
David Goode
District 3
Marlene Miller
District 1
Zach Miller
District 1
Alex Pell
District 1
Hannah Price
District 2
Jill Crago Rose, Vice Chairperson
District 3
Nick Ratcliff, Chairperson
District 2
Tim Worthy
District 3