Florence 1 School Board Meeting-November 12, 2026

Florence 1 Schools Board of Trustees meeting, November 12, 2026: The board reviewed the 2025–26 annual audit, which district officials described as financially sound. The CFO reported $5.9 million in additional local tax revenue and said $2 million would be transferred to the capital projects fund and $1.7 million added to fund balance. The district also reported $2.7 million invested in cafeteria and kitchen improvements, including $500,000 made available through its food-service contractor’s guarantee. Officials noted that $3.2 million originally budgeted for Chromebooks from bond proceeds was shifted, freeing bond capacity for other projects, and described ongoing efforts to renegotiate contracts and control costs.

The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Charleston Southern University to expand dual-enrollment opportunities, including aviation courses, with seats priced at $325. It also approved honors-framework and aviation-maintenance coursework proposals. The board approved awarding Thompson Turner Construction a $2.6 million contract to build 10 tiny homes and a community center for the House of Hope Village project. Other actions included approval of the financial statements, minutes, personnel sheet, and field trips; a second reading of the paid-parental-leave policy to align with state law; and moving the December 3 board meeting to accommodate an aviation-school ribbon cutting. No procurement-related vote was reported on the district’s general contract-renegotiation practices.