March 1, 2008 is the date it's coming to Polk County! In the words of fellow school board member Frank O'Reilly, when school currency is in place students will then be equal to sewers.
Isn't it sad it has taken these many years to put into place a system where the children who will occupy a new development will be considered during the review of that proposed residential development. We have all known the children in new developments need to be educated. Prior to this legislation requiring school concurrency developers have never been required to consider the community's school infrusture.
The recent school summit held at the Magnolia Building in downtown Lakeland was an encouraging display of a cooperative spirit among officials from various governmental bodies in Polk. I trust this expierence is a sign that implementation of school concurrency will proceed smoothly in Polk!
Tim
About Me
- Tim for Schools
- Lakeland, FL, United States
- EDUCATION: I am currently the Vice-Chair and serving my fourth year on the School Board of Polk County (FL). A native of Greenville, SC, I relocated to Polk County in 1972 to attend college. I taught in Polk County (FL) public schools from 1975 until 1994, working afterwards as a contract administrator and teacher resource specialist for the school district. Prior to beginning my service as a board member I designed and conducted annual follow-up surveys of Polk County public school graduates from 1998 - 2006. BUSINESS: I own a real estate sign installation service known as Sign PostMan, LLC. Sign PostMan installs signs from Plant City to Haines City and points beyond. I also have experience in dealing with growth issues as a result of many years of residential property management and service on local planning and zoning boards, as well as experience in both the academic and career (vocational) education arenas. COMMUNITY: I am also a member of the Board of Directors of MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, AMIkids Polk, and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland. Previously I served on the board of Lakeland Regional Medical Center.