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Board approves $325,000 property purchase for possible future expansion
What happened
The board approved an agreement to purchase real estate at 846 Mars Hill Road for $325,000. The minutes describe it as intended for possible future Florence City Schools expansion but do not identify a school or specify a construction project.
Why it matters to families
The purchase gives the district a site it may use for future expansion, a concrete facilities and capacity investment; no current construction timeline or affected school is identified.
The evidence
September 17, 2026, board minutes, Enclosure C: “The Board approved the agreement to purchase real estate in the amount of $325,000.00. The property is located at 846 Mars Hill Road, Florence, Alabama. This property will be used for possible future expansion of Florence City Schools.”
The source
Florence City Board meeting minutes - 2026-09-17See the full record for Florence City Schools.
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