Description: Martin County School District is the public K–12 school system serving Martin County, Florida, headquartered in Stuart. The district oversees the county's public schools and programs with a mission to educate and prepare students for college, career, and community participation. Type: Public school district (local government-run K–12 school system) Policies: K–12 curriculum and standards, school safety and student discipline, budgeting and finance for public education, school choice and enrollment policy, special education services, early childhood education, teacher recruitment and professional development, facilities and transportation, student privacy and technology use Funding: Funded primarily through local property taxes and millage, state education allocations from the Florida Department of Education, federal grants and programs, and locally approved bonds and fees Affiliates: Martin County School Board, the Superintendent's office, individual district schools (for example Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, South Fork High School), local parent-teacher organizations, Florida Department of Education, regional education partners