UPDATE

 With the passage of Senate Bill 360, the adoption of a Public School Facility Element and the implementation of school concurrency is no longer optional.  In Polk County, “non-exempt” local governments were given a deadline of March 1, 2008 to adopt the following: ◦ Revised Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning ◦ Public School Facilities Element State Requirements

 School Board, BoCC and “non-exempt” cities have executed a revised Interlocal Agreement.  Local governments have adopted a Public School Facilities Element.  Department of Community Affairs has determined the documents are sufficient and in compliance with State requirements.  Land development regulations have been adopted or are in process. Current Status

Level of Service Standards (% of Permanent FISH Capacity) TIERED LEVEL OF SERVICE – SCHOOL YEAR * Facility TypeYear Elementary122% 115%100% Middle113% 110%100% High School110% 105%100% * Not to exceed core dining capacity

 Polk County – First county in state to implement School Concurrency under the new legislation. ◦ 1 st on Time ◦ 1 st in Compliance Current Status

 School Board Leadership  Cooperative Process – Planners Working Group  Public Participation and Private Sector Involvement  Consensus Building Process  Political Leadership Keys to Success

 Development of Uniform School Concurrency Application  Establishment of Review Fee  Modify Development Review Process  Web-Based Access to School Concurrency Data Current Activities