Florence 1 Schools, located in South Carolina, serves approximately 16,000 students across 23 sites. As the district prepared for a large 1:1, district-wide device rollout, leadership recognized that their existing tools and processes would not scale to meet the demand. Without a centralized system to distribute devices, collect fees, or manage inventory consistently, staff were relying on spreadsheets, library systems, and manual paperwork. These disconnected approaches made it difficult to manage technology efficiently across the district, prompting Florence 1 Schools to seek a more unified and streamlined solution.
“The system is simple to use and provides us with critical information including statistics on utilization, damages, and much more.”
Kyle Jones, Chief Technology Officer
Florence One Schools
A large 1:1 rollout was approaching fast. Florence 1 Schools needed a better way to distribute devices and manage processes at scale.
Florence 1 Schools, located in South Carolina, serves approximately 16,000 students across 23 sites. As the district prepared for a large 1:1, district-wide device rollout, leadership recognized that their existing tools and processes would not scale to meet the demand. Without a centralized system to distribute devices, collect fees, or manage inventory consistently, staff were relying on spreadsheets, library systems, and manual paperwork. These disconnected approaches made it difficult to manage technology efficiently across the district, prompting Florence 1 Schools to seek a more unified and streamlined solution.
The Challenge
Before implementing One to One Plus, Florence 1 Schools faced several challenges that complicated their technology operations. With a major 1:1 rollout approaching, the district was under a significant time crunch and had no easy way to distribute devices or collect associated fees. Existing processes relied heavily on non-integrated tools such as the library system, spreadsheets, and manual paperwork, which proved inefficient and difficult to manage. Additionally, the lack of centralized processes meant that each school operated differently, making it nearly impossible to oversee device management consistently from a central location. These challenges created unnecessary complexity at a time when efficiency and coordination were critical.
How One to One Plus Helped
One to One Plus provided Florence 1 Schools with standardized methods and a centralized platform to manage assets, users, and help desk data in one place. By bringing all critical information into a single system, the district was able to streamline processes and create consistency across schools. The centralized approach simplified day-to-day operations, allowing staff to work more effectively and efficiently without switching between multiple tools. The platform also significantly shortened the learning curve for new users with a single system to learn, staff could be up and running in as little as 15 to 20 minutes.
Conclusion
With the implementation of One to One Plus, Florence 1 Schools successfully replaced fragmented tools and inconsistent processes with a centralized, easy-to-manage system. The district gained the ability to standardize workflows, simplify device distribution, and support a large-scale 1:1 rollout with greater confidence. By reducing complexity and improving efficiency across schools, Florence 1 Schools is now better equipped to manage technology district-wide and support students and staff more effectively moving forward.