Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is the 7th largest school district in Florida, and the 24th largest school district in the nation, encompassing more than 120 schools and serving more than 117,000 students through both traditional K-12 schools and a variety of other programs. The PCPS District spans throughout Polk County, which comprises 2,011 square miles. The county includes 17 municipalities, ranging from Lakeland with a population of more than 125,0000, to Dundee with a population of just over 6,300. The Polk County School Board is governed by a seven-member Board, which sets the organization’s, policies, programs, and annual budget. The General Counsel reports to the School Board and provides proactive legal services to the School Board Members and Superintendent on