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Florence council approves $5,000 contribution for Florence High School senior lock‑in
Summary
The council approved a contribution of up to $5,000 to Florence Unified School District No. 1 to support the Class of 2025 senior lock‑in, a post‑graduation safe‑celebration the district has used since at least 2017.
The Florence Town Council voted to contribute up to $5,000 to Florence Unified School District No. 1 to support the Florence High School Class of 2025 graduation lock‑in. The item, listed under new business, carried on a voice vote March 4.
School representative Miss Bodnar described the lock‑in as a long‑standing safety tradition the district has funded in some form since at least 2017. The event transports a portion of the senior class to an off‑site venue such as Main Event, with buses and chaperones, to provide a supervised gathering after graduation. Miss Bodnar told the council approximately 200 seniors are graduating this year.
Councilmember [name listed in transcript] moved to approve the $5,000 sponsorship; the motion was seconded and carried with the council voting "Aye." Several councilmembers praised the tradition as a public safety measure and thanked district staff and student representatives in the audience.
Ending — The $5,000 contribution was recorded as part of council action; the item had been included in the town’s budget.
