Savannah Chatham County Public School System public meetings in 2024
80 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County school board is meeting in executive session to discuss student matters, personnel changes (retirements, resignations, appointments, salary adjustments, and charter schools), and legal/real estate matters including board attorneys. No safety or security items were presented. The session is closed to the public and no votes or decisions are reported in the agenda.
- Student matters discussed in closed session
- Personnel changes: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools
- Legal and real estate matters: board attorneys
- No safety or security items presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding an informal meeting to receive reports and discuss strategic priorities. The session focuses on student achievement and resource stewardship.
- Choice Programs Update
- Quarterly Change Order Report
- Long Range Facilities Plan & ESPLOST V Update
- On-Time Transportation report
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and County of Chatham met to adopt its 2025 meeting schedule and approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County for the Positive Peer Influencers Program. The board also reviewed policies regarding dual enrollment, student grievances, and internet use.
- Adoption of the 2025 Calendar of Board of Education Meetings
- MOU with Chatham County Board of Commissioners for Positive Peer Influencers Program staff coordination
- Award of Bid 25-15 for Transportation Department batteries estimated at $106,962.16
- Budget transfer for New Hampstead HS BDA & Cellular DAS (Fund 308)
- Addition of Workers' Compensation Settlement items SBWC No. 2023-0954547 and 2023-108997 to the agenda
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County school board's Capital Improvement Committee will meet December 4 to discuss financial reports, project updates, a policy update on LMWBE, and an update on ESPLOST V. The committee will also vote on adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Discussion of financials (pages 7-59 of the presentation)
- Project updates (pages 60-69)
- LMWBE policy update (pages 70-76)
- ESPLOST V update (pages 77-99)
- Approval of minutes from October 23, 2024 meeting
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Audit Committee will meet to discuss and receive information on the FY24 ESPLOST audit, business process reviews, an inventory audit of transportation parts, and an internal audit progress monitoring report. The committee will also vote on approving the agenda and minutes from a prior meeting.
- FY24 ESPLOST Audit (Information, Discussion, Report)
- Business Process Reviews (Information, Discussion, Report)
- Inventory Audit of Transportation Parts (Information, Discussion, Report)
- Internal Audit Progress Monitoring Report (Information, Discussion, Report)
- Proposed meeting dates for calendar year 2025
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is meeting to discuss the goals, objectives, and planning for ESPLOST V. This session is a workshop for information, discussion, and reporting.
- Discussion of ESPLOST V goals and objectives
- Planning for ESPLOST V
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the FY 2026 budget process and local tax revenues. The body will also receive a report on the ARP closeout.
- ARP Closeout report
- Local Tax Revenues discussion
- FY 2026 Budget Process overview
- Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee will discuss the district's Strategic Plan KPI Progress Monitoring Strategy and a new Strategic Plan Dashboard for data-driven decision making. The committee will also vote on approving the agenda and minutes from July 23, 2024.
- Discussion of Strategic Plan KPI Progress Monitoring Strategy
- Presentation of Strategic Plan Dashboard for data-driven decision making
- Approval of minutes from July 23, 2024 BAC meeting
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System board is meeting in executive session to discuss student matters, personnel changes including retirements and appointments, and legal issues with board attorneys. No security matters are presented.
- Student matters for action, information, discussion, and report
- Personnel items: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools
- Legal matters with board attorneys for information, discussion, and report
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 6, 2024. The board adopted its 2025 legislative priorities and approved several consent agenda items, including budget amendments for a $1,460,371 Title IV-B grant and a $248,544 GNETS state grant. The meeting also included first readings of several board policies as part of a four-year review.
- Adopted 2025 Legislative Priorities as a framework for advancing school system needs
- Approved budget amendment of $1,460,371 for Title IV-B 21st Century Community Learning Center grant
- Approved budget amendment of $248,544 for GNETS State Grant (Fund 532 Program 7020)
- Approved budget transfer of $1,200,000 for Specialized Instruction (Fund 100)
- Proclaimed November 18-22, 2024 as American Education Week
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Academic Excellence Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education is meeting to review educational updates. The session includes reports on dual enrollment and strategies to address learning loss caused by storm closures.
- Dual Enrollment Update and Work Based Learning presentation
- Learning Loss Strategies regarding storm closures
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education holds a workshop to discuss ESPLOST V, a potential education sales tax program. The meeting covers goals, objectives, planning, and next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.
- Workshop on ESPLOST V planning and discussion
- Review of goals and objectives for ESPLOST V
- Next steps and future meeting date to be determined
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Audit Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will meet to discuss and receive information on an audit of Speech Language Pathologists, an update on the Internal Audit Benchmark Report, and an Internal Audit Status Report. The committee will also vote to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Audit of Speech Language Pathologists (discussion, report)
- Update Internal Audit Benchmark Report (discussion, report)
- Internal Audit Status Report (discussion, report)
- Approval of minutes from July 25, 2024
- Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee (CIC) of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System met to discuss financials, capital project updates, LMWBE data and program, and process improvements. The committee approved minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting and the agenda. No votes on new expenditures or policy changes were taken.
- Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024 CIC meeting
- Discussion of financials for capital improvement projects
- Project updates presented by Sonny Batra
- LMWBE (Local, Minority, Women-Owned Business Enterprise) data and program review
- Process improvement discussion by Megan Davidson
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee met to discuss school safety updates for fall 2024 and the objectives and budget process for FY 2026. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned, with the next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024.
- School Safety Fall 2024 report presented
- FY 2026 Budget Process and objectives discussed
- Next meeting set for November 13, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education has rescheduled its informal meeting from October 2 to October 9, 2024. At the meeting, the board will receive reports on third-grade reading proficiency and student discipline, and discuss proposed legislative priorities for 2025. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for information and discussion only.
- Report on Grade 3 Reading on Grade Level (BP)
- Report on Student Discipline (BP)
- Discussion of 2025 Legislative Priorities
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This meeting is an executive session that has been rescheduled to October 9, 2024. The board will discuss student matters, personnel changes (retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools), and legal/real estate matters with board attorneys. No safety and security matters were presented.
- Executive session rescheduled from Oct 2 to Oct 9, 2024
- Student matters discussed as action, information, discussion, and report
- Personnel matters: retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools
- Legal and real estate matters: board attorneys discussed
- Safety and security matters: none presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education was unable to meet on October 2, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene. No action was taken on the posted agenda. The meeting has been rescheduled to October 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
- Oglethorpe Charter School five-year charter renewal approved through June 30, 2030
- Proclamation of School Bus Safety and Transportation Appreciation Week (Oct 21-25, 2024)
- Proclamation of National School Lunch Week (Oct 14-18, 2024)
- Proclamation of National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day (Oct 2, 2024)
- Proclamation of Literacy Week in Chatham County (Oct 15-19, 2024)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee (CIC) of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System met on September 18, 2024. The agenda included a safety briefing on campus police, approval of prior meeting minutes, introduction of a new chief officer, and updates on operations, finances, projects, and LMWBE data. The committee took action to approve the minutes and the agenda.
- Safety briefing on Campus Police
- Approval of minutes from July 17, 2024 meeting
- Introduction of new Chief Officer
- Financial updates presented by Larry Jackson
- Project updates presented by Ashok Batra and Bill Huttinga
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System board is holding an executive session to discuss student matters, personnel changes (retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools), and legal/real estate matters with board attorneys. No safety or security items are presented. The session is closed to the public and no votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Executive session on student matters (action, information, discussion, report)
- Personnel matters: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools
- Legal and real estate matters with board attorneys
- No safety or security matters presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to receive information and discuss three reports: school attendance under Strategic Priority 1, a quarterly change order report, and an annual status report on the Long Range Facilities Plan Phase II. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Report on school attendance (SP1)
- Quarterly change order report for Q2 2024
- Annual status report on Long Range Facilities Plan Phase II
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham school board approved a five-year charter renewal for Tybee Island Maritime Academy, adopted governance training plans, and discussed several board policies. The meeting also included routine personnel actions and a budget amendment for a heavy equipment grant.
- Approved five-year charter renewal for Tybee Island Maritime Academy through June 30, 2030
- Adopted FY 2023-2024 Local Board Governance Training Report and FY 2024-2025 Training Plan
- Approved $324,000 budget amendment for Heavy Equipment Grant from Georgia Department of Education
- Discussed board policies on unsafe school choice option, employee leaves, professional personnel layoffs, student activities, and public gifts
- Approved consent agenda including personnel retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, and salary adjustments
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding a two-day fall retreat to discuss strategic priorities. Items include a discussion on the 208 Bull Street property, updates to the Long Range Facility Plan Phase 2, and planning for ESPLOST V. The board will also receive a literacy update.
- Discussion and feedback on 208 Bull Street property
- Updates to Long Range Facility Plan Phase 2
- ESPLOST V planning and timeline discussion
- Literacy update presentation
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education and Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts will hold a two-day fall retreat to discuss and review several operational and strategic matters. Items include a communication protocol review, superintendent evaluation calibration, school board professional development planning, a compensation study presentation, and a discussion on student use of electronic devices. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the retreat is for information and discussion only.
- Discussion of student cell phone and electronic device policy
- Compensation study presentation and discussion
- Superintendent evaluation tool calibration
- Communication protocol review and revisions
- School board professional development planning
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The August 7, 2024 Board of Education executive session was cancelled because of Tropical Storm Debby. No action was taken on the posted agenda. The meeting has been rescheduled to August 21, 2024 at Georgia Tech (Savannah).
- Meeting cancelled due to Tropical Storm Debby
- Rescheduled to August 21, 2024 at 210 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA
- Original agenda included student matters, personnel matters, and legal/real estate matters
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The August 7, 2024 regular board meeting was cancelled because of Tropical Storm Debby and no action was taken. The meeting has been rescheduled to August 21, 2024 at the Georgia Technology Center in Savannah. The agenda includes routine personnel actions, budget transfers for school roof replacements, and approval of a student organizations policy.
- Budget transfer for West Chatham Middle School roof replacement using ESPLOST III funds
- Budget transfer for Southwest Middle School roof replacement using ESPLOST III funds
- Budget amendment for GNETS grant staffing costs from General Fund 100 to Fund 532
- Approval of Board Policy JHC – Student Organizations (2nd read)
- Resolution of Claim No 415-2023-02061 added to agenda
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's informal meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024, was cancelled because of Tropical Storm Debby. No action was taken on the posted agenda. The only agenda item was a school opening update, which was not discussed. Details on rescheduling will be posted on the district website.
- Meeting cancelled due to Tropical Storm Debby
- No action taken on posted agenda
- School opening update was listed but not discussed
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Audit Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will meet to discuss an internal audit benchmark report, approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and consider a date change for the next meeting. The agenda includes action items on approving the August 24, 2023 agenda and June 27, 2024 minutes, as well as informational reports on audits.
- Internal Audit Benchmark Report (pages 10-12 of attached materials)
- Approval of minutes from June 27, 2024 meeting
- Summary of Reports covering pages 14-53
- Request to change next meeting date from August 22 to August 29, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee will discuss removing a Key Performance Indicator under Strategic Priority 4, a revised KPI reporting schedule, and adjustments to meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and adjournment.
- Removal of a Key Performance Indicator under Strategic Priority 4
- Revised Key Performance Indicator Reporting Schedule for July 2024
- SY 2024-2025 meeting date adjustments: modified August date to Monday, August 26, 2024, and additional date on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee will meet to discuss the Long Range Facility Plan Phase II and consider approval of previous meeting minutes and the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2024, at the Whitney Administrative Complex.
- Discussion of Long Range Facility Plan Phase II
- Approval of minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting
- Approval of the July 17, 2024 agenda
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to discuss two items: a transportation update, including a zero-fare pilot program, and options for using fund balance for facilities maintenance. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.
- Transportation update with zero-fare pilot program report
- Fund balance use options for facilities maintenance
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 10, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, budget transfers, and several contracts. The board also discussed board policies on personnel resignation, retirement, student searches, and wellness, and amended the agenda to add the Superintendent's annual contract.
- Approved $224,113.66 for music and theatre supplies for Groves High and Mercer Middle Schools
- Approved 3rd renewal of RFP 20-28 for educational materials and supplies, estimated annual cost $2,000,000
- Awarded RFP 24-21 Band Uniforms to Stanbury Uniforms, LLC, estimated $106,794 for 2024/2025
- Approved 3rd renewal of RFP 21-38 Employee Benefit Consultant and Broker Services with NFP Corporate Services, $170,000
- Approved ESPLOST III budget transfer for Rice Creek K-8 LED lighting
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System board is meeting in executive session to discuss student matters, personnel changes, and legal and real estate issues. No safety and security matters were presented. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public action items listed.
- Student matters (4 items) for action, information, discussion, and report
- Personnel: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools
- Legal and real estate: board attorneys discussion
- No safety and security matters presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Audit Committee is meeting to discuss internal audit status, management action plans, and the internal audit process. They will also review an audit of concessions and school stores and the Fiscal Year 2025 audit plan. The committee will vote on approving the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.
- Approval of August 24, 2023 meeting agenda
- Approval of March 29, 2024 meeting minutes
- Internal Audit Status Report (pages 2-5)
- Management Action Plan Report (pages 6-11)
- Audit of Concessions and School Stores (pages 21-29)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System board is holding an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools. The session will also cover legal and real estate matters, specifically board attorneys. No safety and security matters were presented.
- Personnel matters: retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, charter schools
- Legal and real estate matters: board attorneys
- No safety and security matters presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System held a public hearing to discuss the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2025. The meeting included a presentation by Mrs. Paige Cooley and an opportunity for public speakers.
- Public Hearing #3 on the proposed millage rate
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held a special called meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and set the millage rate. The board approved a $622,079,666 general fund budget, a $131,000,000 capital projects budget, and a total millage rate of 17.481 mills. The board also approved several budget amendments and transfers, including $3.5 million for furniture and equipment, $4.6 million for school strategic funding, and $1.68 million for a teacher loan initiative.
- Adopted FY25 budget: General Fund $622,079,666; Special Revenue $127,915,955; Other Funds $3,867,042; Capital Projects $131,000,000
- Recommended 17.481 mills aggregate millage rate for 2024
- Approved $404,688 budget transfer and change order for New Hampstead HS track
- Approved $3,500,000 budget amendment for school replacement FF&E
- Approved $4,610,424 interfund transfer for school strategic funding
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This is the second public hearing on the proposed millage rate for the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. The board will hear a presentation and public comments before any decision. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main item being the proposed tax rate.
- Public Hearing #2 on proposed millage rate
- Presentation by Mrs. Paige Cooley
- Public speakers on proposed millage rate increase
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System is holding the first of two public hearings on its proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2025. The hearing includes a presentation by Mrs. Cooley and public comment from two registered speakers. The board will then vote to adjourn the meeting.
- Public Hearing #1 on proposed millage rate
- Presentation by Mrs. Cooley on millage rate overview
- Public speakers: Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This is the second public hearing on the proposed closure of Mercer Middle Facility and Largo-Tibet Elementary School. The board will hear information and public comment before any decision is made. The agenda includes a presentation, public speakers, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on closure of Mercer Middle Facility and Largo-Tibet Elementary School
- Information item: details regarding closing (attachment: june 12 school closure hearing 2_mercer and largo.pdf)
- Public speaker(s) session
- Motion to adjourn
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Academic Excellence Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education met on June 5, 2024. The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting, and received a report on summer learning opportunities. The meeting was adjourned after these items.
- Approval of committee agenda
- Approval of minutes from 03.06.24 Academic Excellence meeting
- Report on Summer Learning Opportunities/Extended Learning
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 5, 2024, to consider routine matters, reports, and consent agenda items. A key action is the denial of the Sustainable Futures Academy charter school application, as recommended by the Superintendent. The board will also review several board policies and approve various budget transfers and personnel actions.
- Denial of Sustainable Futures Academy charter application (motion failed, all members voted nay)
- Budget transfer ratification of $2,463,946 for backup generator installation
- Budget transfers for audio enhancement at Gould ES and Garrison K8
- Review of board policies on interscholastic activities, first aid, personnel hiring, and student organizations
- Consent agenda includes personnel actions (retirements, resignations, appointments) and charter school personnel
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding an informal meeting to discuss and receive reports on the FY25 budget process, a quarterly change order report, and the Old Mercer reconfiguration as part of the LRFP Phase II. These are information and discussion items, not final decisions.
- FY25 Budget Process Update (information/discussion)
- 1st Quarter 2024 Change Order Report
- Old Mercer Reconfiguration: LRFP Phase II Component
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System board is meeting in executive session (closed to the public) on June 5, 2024, at the Whitney Administrative Complex. The agenda covers student matters, personnel changes (retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools), and legal/real estate matters including board attorneys. No safety and security matters were presented. This is a procedural, closed-door session with no public votes or decisions listed.
- Executive session at Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue
- Personnel matters: retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, charter schools
- Student matters: information, discussion, report
- Legal and real estate matters: board attorneys
- Safety and security: none presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is holding the first of two public hearings on the proposed closure of Mercer Middle School and Largo-Tibet Elementary School. The hearing includes a presentation of information about the closures and an opportunity for public speakers. No decision is being made at this hearing; it is for discussion and public input.
- Public hearing on closure of Mercer Middle and Largo-Tibet Elementary School
- Hearing held at Jessie Collier DeLoach Board Room, Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue
- Information and discussion on closing the two schools
- Public speaker opportunity
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee is meeting to discuss and receive reports on the 2024 enrollment study, construction design guidelines, ESPLOST expenditures and budgets, and updates on capital projects. The committee will also vote to approve the agenda and minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting. No final decisions on projects or budgets are scheduled; items are for information and discussion.
- 2024 Enrollment Study (presentation pages 51-55)
- Construction Design Guidelines (presentation pages 56-59)
- ESPLOST Expenditures & Budgets (presentation pages 5-50)
- Capital Project Updates (presentation pages 60-98)
- Next meeting set for July 17, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is holding the second public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting includes a budget presentation by Mrs. Cooley and an opportunity for citizens to comment. Two speakers, Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell, are listed to address the board.
- Public hearing on FY 2025 budget
- Budget presentation by Mrs. Cooley
- Speakers: Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell
- Livestream available via SCCPSS.com or YouTube
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on federal funding streams (Title I and Special Education) and school counselor resources, as part of the budget process overview. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No votes on funding amounts are scheduled; items are for information and discussion.
- Title I funding update (presentation page 4)
- Federal Special Education funding update (presentation page 15)
- School counselors discussion (presentation pages 1-3)
- Approval of April 24, 2024 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held its regular meeting on May 8, 2024, approving several actions including the naming of a multi-campus facility, a lease for Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School, and a contract resolution for the Strategic Waiver School System. The board also discussed multiple board policies and adopted board norms and protocols. The consent agenda, including personnel items, was approved with some opposition.
- Approved naming the Multi-Complex Facility as the Davis, Edwards, Harris Educational Complex
- Approved lease agreement for Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
- Approved contract resolution for Strategic Waiver School System to submit to Georgia Department of Education
- Adopted Board Norms and Protocols for SY 2025
- Approved consent agenda including retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, and salary adjustments
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is holding the first of two public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting includes a budget presentation by Mrs. Cooley and an opportunity for citizens to comment. Two speakers, Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell, are listed to address the board.
- Public hearing on FY 2025 budget at 6:00 p.m. in Jessie Collier DeLoach Board Room
- Budget presentation by Mrs. Cooley
- Public comments accepted in person or via livestream
- Speakers: Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System board is holding an executive session on May 8, 2024, at the Whitney Administrative Complex. The agenda includes student matters, personnel actions (retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools), and legal/real estate matters involving board attorneys. No safety and security matters were presented. This is a closed-door session with no public action items listed.
- Student matters (3 items) for action, information, discussion, and report
- Personnel matters: retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools
- Legal and real estate matters: board attorneys
- No safety and security matters presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Equity Subcommittee of the Board's Accountability Committee will meet to review the TWF 2026 Key Performance Indicator dashboard, technical guide, and reporting schedule, as well as updated strategies for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting, and discussion of the next meeting date.
- Review of TWF 2026 KPI Dashboard (1,991 KB attachment)
- Review of TWF 2026 KPI Reporting Schedule (20 KB attachment)
- Review of TWF 2026 KPI Technical Guide (445 KB attachment)
- Review of Updated Strategies for SY2024-2025 (211 KB attachment)
- Approval of minutes from March 26, 2024 BAC meeting
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Audit Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is meeting to discuss and receive reports on internal audit status, a business process review at Islands High School, a management action plan, and an audit of graduation rates. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The meeting is informational and action-oriented, with no major policy decisions expected.
- Internal Audit Status Report
- Islands High School Business Process Review Report
- Management Action Plan Report
- Audit of Graduation Rate
- Approval of minutes from March 28, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding a whole-board governance training session. The agenda includes opening remarks, a presentation on board roles, responsibilities, and continuous improvement, and adjournment. This is a training session, not a regular business meeting, so no policy decisions or votes on substantive matters are scheduled.
- Training on board roles, responsibility, and continuous improvement by Allen McCannon of Georgia Leadership Associates
- Held at Whitney Administrative Complex, Building G: Jessie Collier DeLoach Board Room, 10:00am to 1:00pm
- Opening remarks by Board President Roger Moss and Superintendent S. Denise Watts, Ed.D.
- Adjournment resolution
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee met on April 24, 2024, to approve the agenda and minutes from the March 20 meeting, and to receive a report on the FY 25 budget development process. The meeting was informational and discussion-focused, with no decisions made on the budget itself.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from March 20, 2024
- FY 25 Budget Development Process presentation (19,216 KB attachment)
- Next meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is holding a public hearing on the renewal of its Strategic Waivers School System (SWSS) contract. The board will discuss the draft renewal application and receive public comment. This is a discussion and information item, not a final decision.
- Public hearing on Strategic Waivers School System (SWSS) renewal
- Discussion of draft renewal application
- SWSS Contract Presentation_2024 Public Hearing.pdf (881 KB)
- GaDOE Savannah-Draft-AppendixA.pdf (285 KB)
- Public comment period
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 10, 2024, covering routine reports, policy reviews, and several action items. The board approved a change order for LED lighting improvements at Gould Elementary School, supported GSBA legislative positions, and tabled a meal price adjustment for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting also included discussions on facility renaming and policy reviews.
- Approved Change Order 2 for $226,263 to Georgia Power for Phase III LED lighting at Gould Elementary School
- Supported GSBA 2024 Legislative Positions (passed 6-2, with 1 abstention)
- Tabled School Nutrition Program adult meal price adjustment for SY 2024-2025
- Discussed renaming the GMG K-12 Multi-Complex
- Reviewed Board Policies JBC (School Admissions), IDDF (Special Education), JCDAA (Student Tobacco Use), and EBB (Safety)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding an informal meeting to receive information and discuss several reports. Items include a district safety and security update, annual reports on two charter schools (CEMCS and TIMA), and a report from the Board of Assessors related to the FY25 budget process. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- District event update on safety and security (with attached report)
- State of Charter Schools annual reports for CEMCS and TIMA
- FY25 Budget Process: Board of Assessors Report (2023 Annual Report)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System board is meeting in executive session to discuss student matters, personnel changes, and legal and real estate issues. No safety and security matters were presented. The session is closed to the public and includes action, information, discussion, and report items.
- Student matters (action, information, discussion, report)
- Personnel: retirements, resignations, appointments, terminations, reassignments, salary adjustments, charter schools
- Legal and real estate: board attorneys
- No safety and security matters presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education Audit Committee is meeting to discuss audit-related matters, including status and management action reports, and to review summaries of business process reviews for nurses and school nutrition. The committee will also vote on approving the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 AM at the Whitney Administrative Complex.
- Approval of August 24, 2023 meeting agenda
- Approval of February 22, 2024 meeting minutes
- Status Report and Management Action Report (information/discussion)
- Summary of Business Process Review: Nurses
- Summary of Business Process Review: School Nutrition
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education and Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts will hold an operational retreat to discuss and receive reports on the Strategic Waiver School System contract, student attendance and academic performance, and FY25 budget priorities including deferred maintenance. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no formal votes expected except adjournment.
- Strategic Waiver School System contract updates and timeline
- Student attendance and academic performance report
- FY25 budget priorities discussion
- Deferred maintenance for FY25 budget
- Retreat held at 13040 Abercorn Street, Room 140, Savannah, GA
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee is meeting to discuss student success, including a WestEd presentation on priority schools and a draft KPI dashboard. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting, and set the next meeting date.
- WestEd presentation on priority schools (information/discussion)
- Draft KPI dashboard and technical guide
- Approval of minutes from February 7, 2024 BAC Equity Meeting
- Next tentative meeting: April 23, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 budget process, including the impact of expiring American Rescue Plan (ESSER) funds, state and federal mandates, and options for using the district's fund balance. The committee will also approve the agenda and adopt minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting. No votes are scheduled for the minutes; they will be approved at the April 24th meeting.
- Discussion of FY25 state and federal mandates
- FY25 budget impact of American Rescue Plan (ESSER) grant
- Fund balance usage and options
- Approval of agenda and minutes (minutes deferred to April 24)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee met to discuss school system finances and operations. The meeting included a review of ESPLOST expenditures, design guidelines, and project updates.
- ESPLOST Expenditures & Budgets discussion
- Design Guidelines discussion
- Project Updates discussion
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held its regular meeting on March 6, 2024, approving the updated five-year strategic plan, The Way Forward 2026, and the FY25 budget calendar. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, retirements, resignations, and other routine items, and amended the agenda to add two purchase items and delete two others.
- Adopted updated five-year Strategic Plan, The Way Forward 2026
- Adopted FY25 Budget Calendar
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (retirements, resignations, appointments, terminations)
- Added item 7.38: Athletic Department Vehicle Purchase from Hardy Automotive Group of Dallas, Georgia
- Added item 9.10: Transportation Purchase of Type A Micro Buses via statewide contract
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System board is meeting in executive session (closed to the public) on March 6, 2024, at the Whitney Administrative Complex. The agenda covers student matters, personnel actions (retirements, resignations, appointments, terminations, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools), and legal/real estate matters involving board attorneys. No safety and security matters were presented. This is a procedural, closed-session meeting with no public votes or decisions listed.
- Executive session at Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue
- Personnel actions: retirements, resignations, appointments, terminations, reassignments, salary adjustments
- Charter schools review
- Board attorneys discussion
- No safety and security matters presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held an informal meeting to discuss strategies for improving the CCRPI attendance indicator and to review refined strategies for the TWF 2026 strategic plan. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the January 10, 2024 meeting.
- Approval of the March 6, 2024 agenda
- Approval of minutes from January 10, 2024 meeting
- Discussion of strategies to improve CCRPI attendance indicator
- Presentation on TWF 2026 refined strategies
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive a status report, and review audit reports on athletic game tickets and business process school reviews for SY22/23. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or contracts on the agenda.
- Approval of August 24, 2023 meeting agenda
- Approval of January 25, 2024 meeting minutes
- Status report on audit activities
- Audit of athletic game tickets
- Business process school reviews for SY22/23
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee met to discuss the FY25 budget calendar, Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding, and fund balance usage options. The committee approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and set the next meeting for March 20, 2024.
- Approved agenda and minutes from January 24, 2024 meeting
- Discussed FY25 budget calendar (draft attached)
- Reviewed Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding information
- Reviewed fund balance usage options
- Next meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee is meeting to review ESPLOST expenditures and budgets, receive project updates, and discuss a report from MGT Consulting. The committee will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions expected beyond routine approvals.
- ESPLOST expenditures and budgets review (presentation pages 9-54)
- MGT report highlights on operations
- Project updates (presentation pages 55-105)
- LMWBE efforts and results report (presentation pages 106-134)
- Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held its regular meeting on February 7, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, budget transfers, and a purchase of portable radios for campus police. The board also discussed policy reviews and proclaimed National School Counseling Week. The meeting was largely routine, with most items approved by a single motion.
- Approved purchase of Motorola portable radios for campus police at a total cost of $148,474.80
- Approved budget transfers for ESPLOST III projects: Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy renovations and East Broad K-8 HVAC
- Approved retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, and salary adjustments
- Proclaimed February 5-9, 2024 as National School Counseling Week
- Discussed 4-year review of Board Policy BA (Goals and Objectives) and GCRA(1) (Drug Screening of Bus Drivers)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Education will meet in an executive session to discuss student, personnel, and legal matters. The session includes reviews of personnel changes and discussions regarding board attorneys.
- Discussion of student matters
- Review of retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, reassignments, and salary adjustments
- Review of charter school matters
- Discussion regarding board attorneys
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding an informal meeting, primarily to receive an update on The Way Forward 2026 Strategic Plan. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from a prior committee meeting, then adjourn.
- The Way Forward 2026 Strategic Plan Update (information/discussion)
- Approval of agenda for Feb 7, 2024
- Approval of minutes from Dec 6, 2023 BAC Equity Subcommittee meeting
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Audit Committee is meeting to review audit reports, including the annual consolidated financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and an ESPLOST audit of construction at Woodville-Tompkins High School. The committee will also discuss an audit of Student Support Services, approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and receive training updates.
- Annual consolidated financial audit as of June 30, 2023 by Mauldin and Jenkins
- ESPLOST audit of Woodville-Tompkins High School gym construction and auditorium renovation
- Audit of Student Support Services (discussion)
- Approval of minutes from November 30, 2023 meeting
- Training requirements and training plans for committee members
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on compensatory programs and ESSER funding, as well as the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula, and to discuss budget goals. The agenda includes routine approval of minutes and the next meeting date.
- Compensatory Programs and ESSER Update (ARP presentation)
- Quality Basic Education (QBE) presentation and discussion
- Superintendent's overview of finance and budget
- Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023
- Next meeting scheduled for February 21, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This meeting of the Savannah Chatham County Public School System's Board Accountability Committee was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approval of agenda, minutes, and discussion of student success goals, but no substantive decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023 BAC Equity Subcommittee meeting
- Discussion of Goal 1: Student Success, Academic Achievement, and Life Readiness
- Proposed future meeting dates for 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee met to review ESPLOST expenditures and budgets, hear an operations presentation, and discuss capital projects. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda. The meeting was informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions made.
- ESPLOST expenditures and budgets reviewed (presentation pages 11-54)
- Operations presentation (page 55)
- Capital projects committee discussion (page 61)
- Minutes of July 26, 2023 approved
- Next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held its regular meeting on January 10, 2024, approving the consent agenda with a deletion of the Woodville-Tompkins Lower HVAC design services item. The board also approved an amended agenda adding a budget amendment for the PREVENT grant, elected board officers, and discussed policy reviews.
- Deletion of Item 7.19 RFQ 22-03 Design Services for Woodville-Tompkins Lower HVAC Renovations Project
- Approval of amended agenda to add Item 9.06: Budget Amendment-Project (PREVENT) Grant
- Election of Board Officers (Vice President, Vice President Pro-Tempore, Board Secretary)
- Approval of Board Policy DJE: Purchasing (Mid-Year Review)
- Approval of new Board Policy GAGC: Employee Ethics
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System board is holding an executive session to discuss and take action on student matters, personnel changes, a cybersecurity update, and legal and real estate issues. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public decisions or specific details provided.
- Student matters (4 items) - action, information, discussion, report
- Personnel: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, charter schools
- Cybersecurity update (information)
- Board attorneys (information, discussion, report)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Academic Excellence Committee meets to discuss alternative school programming and approve previous meeting minutes. The board also receives updates regarding the Savannah Music Festival and the Chatham Area Transit Zero Fare Student Pilot Program.
- Alternative Schools presentation
- Approval of May 10, 2023, Academic Excellence Meeting minutes
- Savannah Music Festival programmatic updates
- Chatham Area Transit Zero Fare Student Pilot Program update
- Long Range Facility Plan Phase I update