The agreement with Fortress Secured LLC is the first time Polk County Public Schools is using a public-private partnership (P3) to build a new school, a move intended to fast-track construction to meet the exploding growth in the northeast part of the county.
Here are the key details regarding the project:
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Location and Site Details
- Location: The school will be built on a 72.3-acre site at Bayberry Street and Dogwood Road in the Poinciana area.
- Land Deal: In January 2026, the board approved a $10 million land purchase for the site. The deal involves buying 62.5 acres from KK Cattle LLC (facilitated by Fortress) and accepting a donation of 9.7 acres from Fortress Secured itself.
- Concerns: During the approval process, some board members raised concerns about “Flood Zone A” designations on the property. However, project engineers stated that soil testing and updated mapping indicate the land is suitable for development.
Timeline and Capacity
- Opening Goal…