Today's Update
Florence 1 Schools: April 15, 2020
MiFi Hotspot Devices Distributed to Students in Florence 1 Schools
In the third phase of a plan to ensure digital equity, Florence 1 Schools is working to distribute mobile hotspot devices to students across the district who do not have internet access. MiFi is a brand name used to describe a wireless router that acts as mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.
Around 200 MiFi devices will be distributed to F1S students. Each one has been configured specifically to work with F1S Chromebooks. The MiFi devices will allow multiple students in the same household to connect and complete their assignments. Click on the link below to read the entire story.
Thursday's Board Meeting on Facebook Live & YouTube; Link for Access Provided
The Florence 1 Schools Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be made available to the public via the school system’s social media sites, Facebook Live and YouTube channel only.
Agenda items include the following:
1. Emergency Modification of Policy BE, School Board Meetings
2. Emergency Suspension of Policy BEDH as it pertains to Public Participation
3. Emergency Resolution Regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus Response
4. Reappointment of Certified and Classified Staff 2020-2021 School Year
5. Approval of Personnel
6. Approval of Minutes-01.16.20, 02.13.2020
7. Approval of Financial Statements
8. 8% Resolution
9. Approval of One-Time $1,000 Bonus for all F1S Employees (April 2020)
Click on the link below to navigate access to the Board of Trustees meeting.
Keeping You Informed About Downtown Businesesses
301 Drive-In Restaurant
Consider the Lilies Florist
Flowtown Yoga
In an effort to help support our Downtown local businesses and keep the public informed about services available, the weekly events newsletter has been changed to a weekly business listing for the time being.
Click on the link below to find information about which Downtown businesses are still open, how you can best stay informed about them, and options to safely support them going forward. These businesses are making day-to-day decisions, so please note their information is highly subject to change.