| Seminole County Public Schools | |
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| Address | |
400 East Lake Mary Boulevard Sanford , Seminole, Florida , 32773-7127United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Superintendent | Serita D. Beamon [1] [ better source needed ] |
| NCES District ID | 1201710 [2] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is a public school district that covers Seminole County, Florida. As of September 2006 [update] , the total district wide enrollment was 66,351 students. [3]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, as of August 2021 Seminole County allows parents to opt out of their children wearing masks, but if there is no parental opt-out students must wear masks. [4] In August 2021 17% of students were exempted. [5]
The District School Board is elected on a non-partisan basis. Members serve four year terms.
| Seminole County School Board [6] | ||
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| Position | Incumbent | Next election |
| District 1 | Kristine Kraus | 2026 |
| District 2 | Kelley Davis | 2026 |
| District 3 | Abby Sanchez | 2024 |
| District 4 | Amy Pennock | 2024 |
| District 5 | Autumn Garick | 2026 |
The district operates 57 traditional schools. This includes nine high schools, 12 middle schools, and 36 elementary schools.
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There are the four charter schools that are accountable to SCPS. [7]
The district operates home school and virtual school programs.
The district operates voluntary pre-K at selected locations within the District.
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