Florence parents in Florence County School District 1 (F1S) should note the updated 2025-2026 teacher contracts, which clarify salaries, responsibilities, leave policies, and unencumbered time for educators, potentially impacting classroom stability. The district also released a revised Device Guide outlining student and parent responsibilities for Chromebooks or similar tech, including safe home use and agreements.
Key Device Policies
Parents must sign a Digital Device Agreement for students to participate fully in classroom activities using district-provided devices. Devices support 1:1 learning but require ethical use, with staff able to inspect them; non-compliance may limit access.
Attendance and Health Updates
District 5 made calendar adjustments, such as makeup days for weather closures like January 23, 2025, and converting half-days to full instructional days in late May. Florence 1 monitors health consents for screenings, with 219 parental approvals out of 345 enrollments noted in recent board discussions.
Registration Reminders
Early registration by May 30, 2025, earns families entries for prizes and ensures 2025-2026 schedules by July 1; proof of residency and guardians’ presence are required at enrollment. Check district sites like f1s.org or fsd5.org for handbooks covering truancy plans and conduct codes.
SOURCES
[1](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1740756663/f1sorg/hzqa6e5tcehgeofx2m3a/Florence1SchoolsDeviceGuide2025-2026.pdf)
[2](https://www.f1s.org/our-district/inthenews/news-details/~board/whats-new-in-f1s/post/florence-1-schools-introduces-updated-teacher-contracts)
[3](https://www.f1s.org/our-district/imagine-forward/faq-for-parents)
[4](https://www.facebook.com/florencefive/posts/south-carolina-state-law-requires-all-school-districts-to-designate-at-least-thr/1171746941618074/)
[5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa2zxJayz0)
