Florence 5 board approves revised cell-phone policy, accepts booster and PTO applications

The Florence County School District 5 Board of Trustees approved multiple routine governance items at its November meeting, including the second reading of policy JICJ (the district's cell-phone policy), acceptance of two parent-organization applications, and formal acceptance of the 2023-24 fiscal audit.

Speaker 4 moved to approve the second reading of policy JICJ, which the board had discussed at a prior meeting; speaker 7 seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. The transcript does not include the policy text or substantive amendments discussed previously, only that the motion represented a second reading and that members voted in favor.

During consideration of parent-organization applications, administrators confirmed that background checks for listed officers were complete and clear. Board members noted that applicants had not provided written procedures for the section D organizational procedures but that the applicants had agreed verbally to follow required monthly financial reporting and bank-statement submission to principals. The board approved the booster club and PTO applications after motions and second(s).

Votes at a glance: the board approved the second reading of policy JICJ (mover: Speaker 4; seconder: Speaker 7); accepted the 2023-24 fiscal audit (mover: Speaker 5; seconder: Speaker 4); accepted the booster club application (mover: Speaker 5; seconder: Speaker 7) and accepted the PTO application (mover: Speaker 7; seconder: Speaker 8). The transcript records voice votes with 'aye' calls and no recorded opposing votes or roll-call tallies.

Board members noted that administrators will collect the missing written procedures and continue routine oversight of parent-organization finances.