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)
