About Us - Florence 1 Schools

About Florence 1 Schools

Florence 1 Schools is a 284-square-mile area located in Florence County, South Carolina. It encompasses all or part of several communities, including Claussen, Effingham, Evergreen, Oakdale, Quinby, and Mars Bluff, as well as the City of Florence, serving approximately 75,000 people. Florence One is the 15th largest school district in South Carolina and the second-largest employer in Florence County in its category.

District Office Main Building

Florence 1 Schools is a 284-square-mile area located in Florence County, South Carolina. It encompasses all or part of several communities, including Claussen, Effingham, Evergreen, Oakdale, Quinby, and Mars Bluff, as well as the City of Florence, serving approximately 75,000 people. Florence One is the 15th-largest school district in South Carolina and the second-largest employer in Florence County in its category.

Mailing Address:
319 S Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501

Office Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday

Offices located at 319 S. Irby:
Communications
Content Coordinators
Data Processing
Elementary Education
Finance
Hearing Officer
Human Resources
Marketing
Programs for Exceptional Children-(Asst. Superintendent, Secretary only)
Secondary Education
Superintendent's Office

McClenaghan District Office Annex

Mailing Address:
500 S Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506

Office Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday

Offices located at 500 S. Dargan:
Adult Education (First floor)
Compliance Monitors (Programs for Exceptional Children)
Culinary Services
Enrich (Programs for Exceptional Children)
ESS
Extended Day
Fine Arts
Homebound
Medicaid
Occupational Therapy Lead
Office of Assessments and Accountability
Parent Liaison (Programs for Exceptional Children)
Professional Development
Related Services Coordinator
Safety and Security
Student Support Services
Student Psychologists
SPED Supervisors
SPED Transition Coordinator
SPED Teacher Consultant
Title One
Technology

Attendance and Zoning

Attendance Policies & Agreements

FAQ's

At what age can I register my student for kindergarten?

The student would need to be 5 years old on or before September 1st.

Can I enroll my student in Florence One Schools if I reside in another school district?

The student would be classified as an out of district student and would require a letter of release from the resident school district and required tuition payment. The district will determine if the student is eligible for enrollment and the school placement. Tuition fees are paid yearly per student. Payments are due in one payment due upon registration approval of the student. Call the office for the tuition amounts. Learn more about our out of district residency.

Can I use a relative or someone else’s address to register my student?

No, student’s address for registration is based off of the legal primary residency of the person with legal and physical custody of the student.

How can I request a transfer from the zone school to another school within district?

Transfer request forms are available at Office of Attendance and Zoning. When submitting a request you will need to write a letter explaining in detail the reason for the transfer request and provide your two proofs of residency along with your driver’s license/ID. The request will be reviewed for a decision of approved or denied. If a student has attendance or disciplinary issues then the student will not be eligible for a transfer.

How do I determine what school my student would attend?

How do I register my student?

Learn more about registration here

Is there a virtual option for school for Florence One students?

No, Florence One Schools does not offer a virtual school program. If the parent is looking for online school options they would need to enroll through an accredited online school program.

What documents are needed for proof of residency?

Proof of Residency Document

What happens with my enrolled student if we become evicted during the school year?

If this should occur the parent can communicate to their student’s school or the Office of Attendance and Zoning for assistance. Learn more information about the McKinney Vento Act

What if I live with someone else and the household bills are in their name?

You would need a copy of both driver’s license/ID for the parent and person listed on the utility bill. You would need a current utility bill within the last 30 days of registering. Also, the parent will need one of the following items in their name: current vehicle registration, current Medicaid paperwork, W-2, copy of 2021 filed taxes, and other items we would need to review at the Office of Attendance and Zoning.

Proof of Residency Document

School Zone Locator

Proof of Residency Information

McKinney Vento ID Form

Out Of District Residents

Contact Us!

Leslie Collins
Email Leslie Collins

Angie Jenkins
Email Angie Jenkins

Transfer request forms are available at:
412 South Dargan St
Florence, SC 29506

P: 843-673-1164
F: 843-773-7043

District Information

Organizational Chart

Organizational Chart Text Version

Page 1

Meet Our District

Students
Community
Board of Trustees
- Board of Trustees Attorney
Superintendent - Richard O'Malley, Ed. D.
- Superintendent Secretary - Kim Hoffman
Assistant Superintendent - Pre K - 5th - Michelle Wynn
Assistant Superintendent - 6th - 12th - Gregory Hall
Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Education - Brian Denny
Chief Financial Officer - Laura Showe
Chief Personnel Officer - Nathaniel Marshall
Deputy Superintendent - Kyle Jones
Director of Adult Education - Lisa Justice, Ed. D.
Director of Maintenance - Larry Reynolds
Director of Transportation - Mitchell Washington
Culinary Services - Chartwells

Page 2 - Instruction

Instruction

Assistant Superintendent Pre-K- 5^th – Michelle Wynn

Principals
- Briggs Elementary – Kathryn Abbott
- Brockington – Wanda Williams-Parrott
- Carver Elementary – Josie Little
- Delmae Elementary – Roy Ann Jolley
- Dewey Carter Elementary – Wendy Frazier
- Greenwood Elementary – Tina Johnson
- Lester Elementary – Tiffany Matthews
- Lucy T. Davis Elementary – Sonya Graves
- Timrod Elementary – Jill Fitzkee
- McLaurin Elementary – Amy Williams
- North Vista Elementary – Sharon Dixon
- Royall Elementary – Chris Rogers
- Savannah Grove Elementary – LaTonya Yates-Ford
- Wallace Gregg Elementary – Myah Woods
School Readiness Admin – Danielle O'Neal
- RN Beck Child Development Center – Holly Hill
- Woods Road Child Development Center – Tifani Merritt
- Extended Day – Beverly Woods

Assistant Superintendent 6^th – 12^th – Gregory Hall

Principals
- AE Rush Academy – Darryl Woodberry
- Career Center – Bryan Dubose
- John W Moore Middle School – Saani Perry
- Sneed Middle School – Jeffery Gaines, Ed. D.
- South Florence High School – Shand Josey
- Southside Middle School – Beverly Green
- West Florence High School – April Leroy
- Williams Middle School – Talia Dukes
- Wilson High School – Eric Robinson, Ed. D.
Director of Student Support Services – Maggie Gause
- Nurses
- School-Based Therapists
Athletic Directors

Assistant Superintendents – Michelle Wynn, Pre-K – 5^th, and Gregory Hall, 6^th – 12^th

Executive Administrative Assistant - Heather Bormann
Student Records/Bookkeeping– Kathy Lee
Executive Director of Professional Development – Calandra Brisbone-Davis
Director of Arts and Innovative Programs – Erick Figueras, Ph. D.
Lead
- English Language – Amanda Grainger
- English Language Learner - Teresa Cole
- Farm to Schools – Jeff Murrie
- Health/ PE – Amanda Stoklosa
- Mathematics – Taylor Christopher
- Science – Jamie Church
- Social Studies – Aubry Amerson
- STEM Bus - Benjamin Johnson
- World Language – Dawn George

Page 3 - Finance

Finance

Chief Financial Officer – Laura Showe

Assistant Chief Financial Officer – Tywanna Dargan
- Procurement – Mark Wentzel
Staff Accountant – Rebecca Wright
Staff Accountant – Kaya Day
Staff Accountant – Jenny Goodwin
Payroll Supervisor– Stacy Jordan
- Payroll – Liliana Johnson
- Staff Accountant – Cheronda Vereen-Paul
Accounts Payable – Chasity Padgett
Accounts Payable – Heidi Hicks
Financial Coordinator – Kristin Poston
Data Analyst – Glenn Kelley
Application Developer – Nathen Johnson

Page 4 - Human Resources

Human Resources

Chief Personnel Officer – Nathaniel Marshall

District Receptionist – Linda Dean
Executive Director of Teaching and Learning – Courtney Clayton
Executive Director of Marketing and Talent – Ashley Watson
- Director of Communications – Pam Little- McDaniel
- Communication Specialist – Melissa Rollins
- Marketing Coordinator - Michelle Killian
Staffing Coordinator - Ashleigh Young
Employee Relations Coordinator - Allison Oates
Human Resources Data Manager – Shala Lewis
Staff Support Specialist – Taylor Brown
Kronos Timekeeping and Leave Specialist –Tucker Kelley
Benefits Supervisor A-J – Renee Prosser
Benefits Specialist K- Z – Kamara Sanders
Risk Control Manager – Jill Richburg

Page 5 - Attendance & Zoning, School Improvement, and Federal Programs

Attendance and Zoning, School Improvement, Federal Programs

Assistant Superintendents of Instruction - Gregory Hall and Michelle Wynn

Testing and Accountability

Executive Director of District Testing and Accountability - Shemia Yearwood
- Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability - Katie Cullen
- Student Information System Administrator - Crystal Fuson
- Attendance and Zoning Supervisor - Leslie Collins
  - Secretary - Angie Jenkins
  - Home Visitor - Maria Rosado
  - Home Visitor - Ginger Wells
  - Home Visitor - Afthan Johnson
Federal and State Programs
- Executive Director of Federal and State Programs - Crissy Jones
- Federal and State Programs Coordinator - Brittany Wilson

Page 6 - Technology

Technology

Chief Technology Officer – Kyle Jones

Financial Coordinator – Brenda Davis
SROs and Defender - All locations
- Campus Safety Monitors – All Locations
IT Security Officer – William Freeman
- Senior Systems Engineer – Henry Isgett
- IT Systems and Security Administrator – Daniel Miller
- Data Integration Specialist – Ashton Kirby
- System Analyst – Jason Isgett
Assistant Director of Technology – William Hicks
- Classroom Technology Administrator – Jonathan Gaston
- Audio Visual & Special Systems Administrator - Henry Roberts
- Network Infrastructure Technician - John Violette
- Software Applications & Deployment Specialist - Chris Carpenter
- IT Support Technician - Derius Nowlin
- Senior IT Support Technician - Stephen Porter

Page 7 - Exceptional Education

Exceptional Education

Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Children – Brian Denny

Assistant Superintendent Secretary – Laurie Turner
Parent Liaison – Erika Chapman
Supervisors
- Pre-K/Elementary – Amanda Dale
- Elementary – Courtney Matthews
- Secondary – Amy Sansbury
School Psychologist
Compliance Monitors – Amber Christy and Tywanda Bailey
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
- Pre-K/Elementary – Kristy Hicks
- Secondary – Tanisha James
Related Services Coordinator – Shelley Stokes
Autism Coordinator – Kelly Long
- Autism Consultants
- ABA Therapists
Homebound Bookkeeper
- Homebound Case Managers
Transition – Kassandra Shelor
EDPlanSC– Lindsay Netwon
Medicaid Bookkeeper – Iris McElveen

Page 8 - Adult Education

Adult Education

Adult Education Director – Lisa Justice, Ed. D.

McClenaghan

1 FTE Assistant Director – Anna Miller
2 FTE CCN – Janice Howard, Dana Marsh
1 FTE Guidance Counselor – De’Asia Williams
1 FTE Data Specialist – Eylen Atacho Rivero
2 FTE AE Teachers – Taylor Bunn, Katrina Powell
1 FTE Special Ed Teacher – Martha McCall
1 FTE Testing Coordinator – Doris Baker
1 FTE Custodian – Michael Haynesworth
1 PT Clerical Intake Clerk – Kaitlyn Moss
1 PT Testing Administrator – Jackie Schuler
4 PT AE Teachers – Gaye Dawn Gibbs, Ida King, Laura Kirven, Machell Sprauve
3 PT ESL Teachers – Claudia Hernandez, Claudia McClellan, Ekaterina Prokofyeva
1 PT Family Literacy Coordinator – Cleo Martinez
2 PT Child Care Teachers – Samantha Mainardes, Laura McBee

Vocational Rehabilitation

1 PT AE Teacher – Patricia Hyman
1 PT Test Administrator – Barbara Hicks

SC Works

1 PT CCN/Test Administrator – Dana Marsh

Timmonsville

1 PT Teacher – TBA
1 PT CCN – Janice Howard

Effingham Church of God

2 PT AE Teacher Volunteers – TBA

Florence County Detention Center

2 PT AE Teachers (paid by FCDC) – Angie Cooper, Vickie Scipio
2 PT Librarian Volunteers – Margaret Cox, Marlene Porter

Page 9 - Director of Maintenance

Maintenance

Director of Maintenance – Larry Reynolds

Assistant Director – Sean Cottrell
Construction Manager - Lee McKenzie
Administrative Assistant – Esther McGill
HVAC Supervisor – Mitchell Reynolds
- HVAC
General Maintenance Supervisor – Todd Amerson
- Carpenters
Electrical Supervisor – Todd Martin
- Electricians
Facilities Infrastructure Technician – Robert Pitts
- Electronics Technician
Grounds Supervisor – Craig Anderson
- Grounds Keepers
Plumbing Supervisor – Stevenson Doctor
- Plumbers
Warehouse Supervisor – Tracy Dunham
- Warehouse Employees
Custodial Supervisor – Cornelius Brooks
- Custodians

Page 10 - Transportation

Transportation

Director of Transportation – Mitchell Washington

Bookkeeper – Williette Bryant
Secretary – Tavaris Clark
Operations Manager – Lora Preacher
Operations Manager – Darnnel Jacobs
Operations Manager – Christopher Lowery
Dispatch (AM) – Patricia Black
Transportation Coordinator – Pamela Williams
Dispatch (PM) – TBA
Bus Drivers
Bus Monitors

Page 11 - Culinary Services (Chartwells)

Culinary Services

Culinary Services – Chartwells – Angela Price

Bookkeeper – James McDaniel
Director of Dining Services – Rivers Byrd
District Executive Chef – Chef Katrina Smith
Assistant Director – Tarey Rogers
Assistant Director – Kawanda Carroway
Assistant Director – Lorenzo Fleming
Assistant Director - Steven Cox
Area Manager – Kehli Daniels
- Briggs - Shirley Lewis
- Delmae - Lisa Brown
- Lucy T. Davis - Amanda Washington
- Royall - Darlene Muldrow
- Savannah Grove - Sandra Shannon
- Lester - Christina Blathers
- Wallace-Gregg - Joye Guy-Woodberry
- Sneed - Renea Taylor
- South Florence - Christian Davis
- Wilson - Kendra Food
Area Manager – Tanecia Jett
- Carver - Tisheria Robinson
- Dewey L. Carter - Rischetta Turner
- Greenwood - Donna McCall
- Timrod - Carpathia Mixon
- McLaurin - Donyella Gathers
- North Vista - Tammy O'Neal
- Brockington - Ciara Smith
- Southside - Kathy Scott
- Williams - Sietta Samuel
- West Florence - Nicole Chapman
- Freshman Academy - Lanana Washington
- Rush - Charlene Williams
Food Service Workers – Combination of F1S District and Chartwells Employees

*Unit Managers – Combination of F1S District and Chartwells Employees
* Combination of F1S District & Chartwells Employees

Contact Us

Contact Florence 1 Schools

The Florence 1 Schools District Office can be contacted for your questions, comments, or concerns.
Below you will find a list of important district contacts. Click on the contact to reveal the complete listing.

District Contacts

Constituent

BRIAN DENNY

Email:

Occupation: ASST SUPER EXCEPT CHILD

GREGORY HALL

Email:

Occupation: ASST SUPER INSTRUCT 7-12

KYLE JONES

Email:

Occupation: DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT

NATHANIEL MARSHALL

Email:

Occupation: CHIEF PERSONNEL OFFICER

RICHARD O'MALLEY

Email:

Occupation: SUPERINTENDENT

LAURA SHOWE

Email:

Occupation: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MICHELLE WYNN

Email:

Occupation: ASST SUPER INSTRUCT K-6

F1S App Information

F1S District App

Download the Florence One App

View news stories
View calendar info
View sports scores
Access school and staff info
Receive important alerts

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Inclement Weather Procedures

What District One Will Do

South Carolina Department of Education Inclement Weather Information (Frequently Asked Questions, Code of Laws, etc.)

School Closings
When the school district has been notified by the S.C. Highway Patrol and the U.S. Weather Service that the weather conditions will be such that roads are hazardous and/or more severe weather is indicated, the Administration will close all schools. Decisions are normally made between 4-5:00 a.m.
     Each school's administration will be notified.
     Each of the news organizations listed below will be notified.
     The District's Webmaster will be notified to update the home page.
     Parents will be contacted by the district's notification system when a decision is made.

Two Hour Delay of School
In the event weather indications warrant it, schools will open at the following times.

*Take in/report time for students:
Elementary---9:45 am
Middle/High/Career Ctr.Adult Ed-------10:30 am

*Teachers/Staff Report
Elementary----9:15 am
Middle/High/Career Ctr.Adult Ed-----10:00 am

District Office opens at 8:00 am

REACH classes and half-day programs will be cancelled on these days.

Breakfast should be available through take-in time.

Florence 1’s telecommunications system is designed to notify parents in case of an emergency, school closing, or delay. Parents will receive calls and e-mail notices about school closings or delays through the Parent Link System.
In addition, parents will be able to receive messages instantly by downloading the Florence 1 Schools App. To prepare for instant messages, parents with mobiles, ioS ( iPhone) or Android, should be prepared by downloading the app as soon as possible.
Directions: On an Android, open the google play app store and search for Florence One Schools. Tap the install button. You may be asked for your google play password. On an ioS (iPhone) go to the App store and search for Florence One Schools. Tap on the free button or install. You may be asked for your Apple ID password. The app will download onto your home screen.

Or use these links...

Download the Florence 1 Schools App from iTunes

Download the Florence 1 Schools App from Google Play

By downloading the Florence 1 Schools App, you will receive instant messages through the daily news feeds. When a school closing or school delay takes place, parents with mobile phones are automatically notified.

Each of the following news organizations will be notified:

TELEVISION STATIONS:

WBTW-TV 13
WPDE-TV 15
WMBF-TV 10

RADIO STATIONS:

iHEART MEDIA
CUMULUS BROADCASTING
MILLER COMMUNICATIONS
WPDT Gospel 105.1.

District One asks that citizens not call the local school or district administration during this time so that phone lines can be kept open for emergencies.

Fees for Public Records

South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (§ 30-4-30(B))

A reasonable fee not to exceed the actual cost will be charged for the search, retrieval, and, when appropriate, redaction, of records produced in response to a request for public records under the South Carolina Freedom of lnformation Act (..FOIA"). Additionally, copies will be charged at a cost not to exceed the prevailing commercial rate for the producing of co pies. In certain cases, particularly FOIA requests in which a large number of records or confidential information is requested, a deposit not exceeding 25% of the total estimated fee will be required prior to commencing the retrieval and production of records.

Reasonable efforts will be made to produce records at the lowest possible cost, and the following fee schedule will apply:

Copying costs will be charged at a commercially reasonable rate of SO. l 0 per page, and, the fee for non-standard size documents, such as architectural plans or property plats, will be individually determined at the time of copying based on actual copying cost.
Search retrieval, and redaction costs of records will be charged at the prorated hourly salary of the lowest paid employee who, in the reasonable discretion of the custodian of the records, has the necessary skill and training to perform the search, retrieval, and, if appropriate, redaction. Record requests involving specialized, technical, or confidential information, or otherwise requiring redaction, will in many cases require an employee with a higher salary to perform the search, retrieval, and/or redaction. The fee rate, accordingly, will vary based on the nature of the records requested, depending on the necessary skill and training level necessary. Employee time will be billed based on 1 /4 hour increments.

The fee schedule may vary from time to time as salaries and commercially reasonable copying costs change.

Fees will not be charged for examination and review of documents to determine if the documents are subject to disclosure. Additionally, copying costs will not be charged for copies of records that are transmitted in electronic format, although if requested records are not already in electronic format, fees will be charged for staff time required to transfer the documents to electronic format.

Mission-Vision-Beliefs

The Mission of Florence 1 Schools is Students first!

Our Vision

All students will be highly motivated, successful, and responsible citizens of an ever-changing society.

We Believe…

Learning is a life-long process
Cultural diversity enhances the learning experience
A challenging curriculum and high expectations promote high levels of achievement
The quality of relationships impacts student learning
Every person in the organization contributes to the success of the children
The child is at the center of all decision making
An informed community is a supportive public
A safe and nurturing environment is essential for learning
Technology advances the learning experience
Learning experiences should include collaboration, creative and critical thinking, and effective communication
The successful development of students is a partnership between parents and school

The Goals of the district are:

Improve the academic performance of each student
Place quality personnel in each position
Provide an environment that is safe and supports learning
Effectively manage financial resources
Improve communication between the public and school system
Upgrade/replace district facilities

School Hours

	Elementary Grades	Middle School Grades	High School Grades
School Hours	7:40 AM	8:30 AM	8:30 AM
Students May Enter	7:00 AM	Moore, Sneed and Williams 7:45 AM Southside 7:30 AM	8:00 AM
Late Bell	7:45 AM
Dismissal	2:15 PM	3:30 PM	3:30 PM

State Report Card Information

Florence 1 State Report Card

View the 2024-2025 Florence 1 Schools District Report Card

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