2018-2019 Polk Vision Annual Report PV AR 2019_web | Page 14

Before 2030, Polk County will have a
world-class, fully integrated education
system that supports the needs of a
vibrant, progressive community.
CHANDRA FREDERICK
Co-Chair
Polk County BoCC
SHANNON GILLESPIE
Co-Chair
Polk County Public Schools
DID YOU KNOW?
DENISE ATWELL
Florida Southern College
1 in 3 Kindergartners were
chronically absent last year.
This is approximately
157 hours of class time.
JACQUELINE BRYAN
Southeastern University
ALICIA FILIPPAZZO
Cracker Barrel
ANDREA HAGEN
Heartland for Children
(Source: Polk County Public Schools)
AMANDA HALL
Polk County Public Schools
SHARON KOCHANOWSKI
Polk State College
JANET LAMOUREUX
Polk County Council PTA
MEL ROWKER
Community Volunteer
ASHLEY SHOLTZ
Early Learning Coalition
Y E A R O N E U P DAT E
PE RCE NTAG E OF K-12
STU DE NTS WITH 21+
DAYS ABSE NT
16%
15%
The Community Partnership
School model focuses on the whole
child (physical, mental, social and
emotional health, and well-being) and
takes a holistic approach in providing
supports for the child. The purpose
of the Community Partnership School
is to increase overall lifelong success
in education, employment, and health
for those served.
14%
12%
11%
RAYMOND MIDDEL
Community Volunteer
SARA BETH REYNOLDS
Polk County School Board
A COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIP
SCHOOL
6,671 K-5 th grade students
were absent 21 or more days.
MATTI FRIEDT
Polk County Public Schools
BRENDA JOHNSON
Community Volunteer
CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY
10%
10%
9%
10%
9%
9%
8%
6%
PEGGY THRELKEL
Girls Inc. Winter Haven
STEVEN WARNER, Ed.D.
Polk County Public Schools
4%
2%
0%
2012-2013
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2013 -2014
2014 -2015
2015 -2016
2016 -2017
2017-201 8
201 8 -2019
TOP: Central Florida Health Care held a
ribbon cutting ceremony on May 16, 2019
signifying the opening of the Crystal Lake
Community Health Center. The Center
is situated on the school campus and
provides services not only to students and
their parents, but also members of the
surrounding community.
BOTTOM: An increased number of after
school activities were held this year
such as the Fine Arts showcase which
featured choral performances and
student artwork across all grade levels.
These events were designed to build trust
within the community by attracting wider
participation and deeper engagement
among parents and family members.
A Director for the Community
Partnership School was hired in May
of 2018 and, together with the School
Principal, immediately began making
preparations for transitioning to
the Community Partnership School
model starting Fall 2018. Through
a shared system of governance,
representatives from the five core
partner organizations, along with
leadership from the School District
and the community, worked together
as a Cabinet.
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