Board Members

The School Board is made up of a five member board representing five districts in Highlands County. Each board member serves a four year term representing their districts. The board is responsible for setting policy and meeting requirements set by the Florida Legislature and State Board of Education Rules.

District One - Term Expires: 2018

Mrs. Charlene Edwards

Vice-Chairperson

PO Box 1897

Avon Park, FL 33826

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Schools in District One:

  • Avon Elementary
  • Avon Park High School
  • Avon Park Middle
  • Park Elementary (Also in District Two)

District Two - Term Expires: 2020

Mrs. Donna Howerton

4502 U.S. 98

Sebring, FL 33876

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Schools in District Two:

  • Fred Wild Elementary (Also in District Three)
  • Highlands Career Institute
  • Memorial Elementary School
  • Park Elementary (Also in District One)
  • Sebring High School(Also in District Three)

District Three - Term Expires: 2020

Mrs. Jan Shoop,

2661 Lakeview Dr

Sebring, FL 33870

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Schools in District Three:

  • Fred Wild Elementary (Also in District Two)
  • Hill-Gustat Middle School (Also in District Five)
  • The Kindergarten Learning Center
  • Sebring High School (Also in District Two)
  • Sebring Middle School
  • Sun 'N Lake Elementary
  • Woodlawn Elementary

District Four - Term Expires: 2018

Mr. William "Bill" Brantley II

417 E Interlake Blvd

LAKE PLACID, FLORIDA 33852

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Schools in District Four:

  • Lake Country Elementary
  • Lake Placid Elementary
  • Lake Placid High School
  • Lake Placid Middle School

District Five - Term Expires: 2018

Mrs. Jill Compton Twist, Chairperson

4335 Selah Rd

Sebring, FL 33875

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Schools in District Five:

  • Cracker Trail Elementary
  • Hill-Gustat Middle School (Also in District Three)

School Board Staff

School Board Attorney

Mr. John McClure

211 S. Ridgewood Drive

Sebring, FL 33870

S.B.H.C. Executive Secretary

Mrs. Marlene Welborn

426 School Street

Sebring, FL 33870

863-471-5565