# Florence 1 School Board Meeting- September 10, 2026

Florence 1 Schools Board meeting, September 10, 2026: The board approved seven school buses under the state contract, at a cost just under $1.2 million. The purchase is to be funded through the 2027 bond and was brought forward now to meet manufacturing and delivery lead times, with delivery expected around April–May 2027. The buses will replace vehicles aged 17–22 years; three of the older buses will be retained. The board also approved a memorandum of agreement supporting the district’s lineman program, including dual enrollment at a technical college and a pathway to utility employment and certification. Board members discussed employment prospects and starting pay, but no program contract amount was stated.

The board also approved the financial statements, prior meeting minutes, personnel sheet, field trip requests, and a new course code allowing students to take both AP Biology and Biology 2. Help for Kids in Florence received the district’s first Community Impact Award; its volunteer weekend-food program serves about 2,700 students weekly and reported food costs of approximately $14,000 per week, with district employee donations made through payroll deduction. This was a recognition and community partnership, not a board procurement award. The board upheld the hearing officer’s decisions in two student appeals. No vendor selection or other contract award was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Transportation
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Florence 1 School Board Meeting- September 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNYCan2nrLo) - Florence 1 Schools