Savannah Chatham County Public School System public meetings in 2022
54 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Capital Improvement Committee is meeting to discuss capital projects, including ESPLOST expenditures and budgets, and receive updates on ongoing projects. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and the current agenda, plus reports from staff. No final decisions on funding or projects are listed; the meeting is primarily for information and discussion.
- ESPLOST expenditures and budgets report by Larry Jackson
- Operations presentations by Vanessa Miller-Kaigler
- Capital project updates by Bill Huttinga
- Approval of September 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approval of December 14, 2022 agenda
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Audit Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to receive reports on the nurse summary and school nutrition summary for SY23. The committee will also discuss an update on the school nutrition audit and set the next meeting date.
- Approval of December 8, 2022 agenda
- Approval of October 27, 2022 minutes
- Nurse Summary Report SY23
- School Nutrition Summary Report SY23
- School Nutrition Audit Update
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding an informal meeting to receive information and discuss two items: an update on choice programs for the 2023-2024 school year and the third quarter change order report. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no formal votes expected except for adjournment.
- Choice Programs Update for SY 23-24 (information/discussion)
- 3rd Quarter Change Order Report (information/discussion)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This is an executive session of the Savannah Chatham County Public School System, held at the Whitney Administrative Complex, to discuss student matters. The agenda lists only this item, with no public action items or decisions specified.
- Executive session at 12:30 PM, Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue
- Student matters discussion (information, discussion, report)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 7, 2022, taking action on several items. The board approved the academic calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years, adopted the 2023 legislative priorities, and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel items. The meeting also included reports on a false active shooter threat at Savannah Early College/Savannah High School and recognitions of retiring board members.
- Adopted academic calendars for SY 2023-2024 and SY 2024-2025
- Adopted 2023 legislative priorities for the school system
- Approved consent agenda including retirements, resignations, and appointments
- Discussed false active shooter threat at Savannah Early College/Savannah High School
- Recognized retiring District 5 board member Irene Hines
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee's Equity Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and receive information on two main topics: updates on the TWF 2026 DAS-REMI adjustments and a presentation on third-grade reading subgroup performance and strategies. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the August 30, 2022 meeting. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 21, 2023.
- Presentation on TWF 2026 DAS-REMI updates
- Presentation on 3rd grade reading subgroup performance and strategies
- Approval of August 30, 2022 meeting minutes
- Next meeting date set for March 21, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System met to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss updates on schools identified for support. Presentations covered the Chevron Report for CSI, TSI, and Promise schools, and four schools shared their successes and challenges. The meeting was informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions beyond routine approvals.
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Chevron Report for federally identified schools (CSI, TSI, Promise)
- Presentations from DeRenne Middle, Hubert Middle, Savannah High, and Shuman Elementary on successes and challenges
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to discuss a report on fifth-grade math performance and receive budget updates from two charter schools. The meeting is for information and discussion, with no formal votes expected except for adjournment.
- Fifth Grade Math report (DAS Report 1.B.2)
- Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School FY23 budget update
- Savannah Classical Academy FY23 budget update
- Adjournment
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System board is meeting in executive session to discuss student matters. The agenda contains only this item, which is listed as information, discussion, and report, with no public action items.
- Executive session on student matters
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held its regular meeting on November 2, 2022, approving charter term extensions for Savannah Classical Academy, Coastal Empire Montessori, Oglethorpe Charter School, and Tybee Island Maritime Academy. The board also passed a resolution urging the Georgia General Assembly to review board member compensation, and discussed several policy reviews and the draft academic calendar for 2023-2024.
- Approved 3-year charter extensions for Savannah Classical Academy and Coastal Empire Montessori (Amendment #2)
- Approved 2-year charter extensions for Oglethorpe Charter School (Amendment #4) and Tybee Island Maritime Academy (Amendment #3)
- Passed resolution urging Georgia General Assembly to modify board member compensation (last amended 2006)
- Discussed new policy IKBC on material harmful to minors complaint resolution process
- Reviewed draft academic calendar for SY 2023-2024
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from August 30, 2022, and discuss an ESPLOST audit of the Beach High School auditorium. The committee will also receive informational updates on member recommendations, onboarding, and first-quarter status. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 8, 2022.
- ESPLOST audit of Beach High School auditorium
- Approval of October 27, 2022 agenda
- Approval of August 30, 2022 minutes
- Audit Committee member recommendation
- Audit Committee member onboarding presentation
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding an informal meeting to receive information and discuss finance updates for two charter schools: Oglethorpe Charter School and Tybee Island Maritime Academy. The meeting is informational and includes presentations on their budgets. The only action item is adjournment.
- Finance update for Oglethorpe Charter School
- Budget presentation for Tybee Island Maritime Academy (SY2023)
- Informational discussion on charter school finances
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This is an executive session of the Savannah Chatham County Public School System, held at the Whitney Administrative Complex. The agenda lists only a student matters item for information, discussion, and report. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.
- Executive session at 12:30 PM at Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue
- Student matters item (information, discussion, report)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, discussing and potentially acting on several items. Key matters include first readings of a new sex education policy and a four-year review of the weapon possession policy, along with proclamations and resolutions. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, and appointments.
- First reading of new Board Policy IDBA: Sex Education
- Four-year review of Board Policy KMB: Possession of Weapons by Visitors
- Proclamation for National School Lunch Week (Oct 10-14, 2022)
- Proclamation for School Bus Safety and Transportation Appreciation Week (Oct 17-21, 2022)
- Resolution honoring late Board Member Lorelei Lynn 'Lori' Brady
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held a special called meeting to consider a resolution to resolve a disputed claim. The board voted to authorize the President and Secretary to execute a settlement agreement and the Superintendent to implement its terms. The motion passed with two dissenting votes.
- Resolution of Disputed Claim: authorized execution of Settlement Agreement
- Vote: 6 yea, 2 nay (Kachmar, Bringman)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Capital Improvement Committee is meeting to discuss ESPLOST expenditures and budgets, receive operations presentations, and hear capital project updates. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and the current agenda, followed by reports and discussion. No votes on substantive items are listed beyond routine approvals.
- Approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approval of September 14, 2022 agenda
- ESPLOST expenditures and budgets report
- Operations presentations
- Capital project updates
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding an informal meeting to discuss fiscal responsibility, including a quarterly change order report, an update on ESPLOST-funded projects, and transportation stewardship. These are information and discussion items, with no formal votes expected except adjournment.
- Quarterly Change Order Report for the first quarter (June 2022 board meeting)
- Quarterly ESPLOST update summarizing current projects
- Stewardship of Transportation report (DAS 4.A.1)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County school board held its regular meeting on September 7, 2022, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, retirements, and appointments. The board also approved a settlement to resolve an EEOC charge and a professional consulting services contract for ESPLOST project services. Several routine reports and policy reviews were presented.
- Approval of settlement to resolve EEOC Charge No. 415-2022-00455
- MC23002 - Professional consulting services for ESPLOST project services - Eagle Creek Leadership Solutions, LLC
- Adoption of FY 2022-2023 Local Board Governance Training Plan
- Approval of retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, and salary adjustments
- Board policy reviews: LD (School-General Government Relations) and BCBD (Board Meeting Agendas)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee's Equity Subcommittee is meeting to hear a presentation on racial equity from REAL Task Force representatives, discuss updates, and handle routine approvals. The agenda includes approving the meeting agenda and minutes from March 22, 2022, and setting a tentative next meeting date of October 25, 2022.
- Presentation: 'Seeing Savannah Through a Racial Equity Lens' by Dr. Otis Johnson, Ms. Alicia Johnson, and Dr. Brenda Logan (REAL Task Force Education Committee)
- Approval of August 30, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approval of March 22, 2022 meeting minutes
- Update on TWF 2026 DAS-REMI
- Next meeting tentatively set for October 25, 2022
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Audit Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss reports on the school nutrition inventory audit, the FY23 audit plan, and a board resolution update. Informational items include an internal audit benchmark report and the FY22 final status summary. The next meeting is tentatively set for October 27, 2022.
- Audit of School Nutrition Inventory Processes
- FY23 Audit Plan
- Update to Board Resolution
- Internal Audit Benchmark Report
- FY22 Final Status Summary Report
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The August 10, 2022 informal board meeting of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education was cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and a routine adjournment item, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.
- Meeting cancelled
- Adjournment item only
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 10, 2022, addressing routine matters, reports, and policy reviews. The board approved the superintendent's contract revision following a satisfactory evaluation, and also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions and budget transfers. Several policy items were discussed, including a new Parents' Bill of Rights and a field trip policy review.
- Superintendent's contract revised after satisfactory evaluation
- Approved Policy IEDA on unstructured break time (amendment failed)
- Approved Charter School Comprehensive Performance Framework for SY 2023
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments)
- Deleted two ESPLOST consulting services items from agenda
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Accountability Committee met to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss two reports: a correlation analysis between i-Ready and Georgia Milestones (GMAS) assessments, and a draft charter school Chevron report template and technical guide. The committee also set a tentative next meeting date for August 23, 2022.
- Approved July 26, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approved April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Presentation on i-Ready and GMAS EOG assessment correlation
- Draft Charter School Chevron Report template and technical guide
- Next tentative meeting: August 23, 2022 (Equity Subcommittee)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding an informal meeting to discuss policy matters, including a presentation on HB1084 and rules related to prohibiting discrimination based on race and advocating divisive concepts. The board will also consider adjournment.
- Discussion of HB1084 presentation
- Review of policy 20-1-11 on prohibition of discrimination based on race and divisive concepts
- Informal meeting held at Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held its regular meeting, approving the agenda with adjustments and adding a school safety resolution. The board passed the resolution urging state and federal action on gun violence prevention and discussed several policy reviews, including homework, graduation requirements, and a new divisive concepts complaint process. The meeting also included routine consent agenda items such as personnel actions and contract approvals.
- Approved School Safety Resolution urging Congress and Georgia to pass gun violence prevention legislation
- Approved Board Norms and Protocols resolution (one abstention)
- Endorsed Georgia Vision recommendations for The Way Forward 2026 Strategic Plan
- Authorized submission for GSBA Exemplary Board of Distinction recognition
- Discussed new policy IKBB: Divisive Concepts Complaint Resolution Process
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Audit Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, and to discuss several audit-related reports. Key items include the ESPLOST audit of Savannah High School Stadium, the FY2021 Student Activity Fund external audit report, and a request for proposals for annual auditing services. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no major policy decisions expected.
- Approval of June 23, 2022 agenda and March 24, 2022 minutes
- Ratification of March 24, 2022 electronic voting results
- ESPLOST audit of Savannah High School Stadium
- FY2021 SCCPSS Student Activity Fund external audit report
- RFP 22-38 for annual auditing services
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System board is meeting in executive session to discuss personnel matters. The agenda contains no other items, so this is a procedural meeting focused solely on that topic.
- Executive session on personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System is holding the second public hearing on its Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting includes a budget overview and an HR update, followed by public comments. No decisions are being made at this hearing; it is for public input.
- Public Hearing #2 on FY 2023 Budget
- FY23 Recommended Budget Overview presentation
- HR update presentation
- Public comments on the budget
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This is the third public hearing on the proposed millage rate increase for the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. The meeting includes opening remarks, a presentation on the millage rate, and an opportunity for public speakers. The agenda is focused solely on this proposed tax rate change.
- Public hearing on proposed millage rate increase
- Presentation by Mrs. Cooley on millage rate overview
- Public speakers session
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding a special called meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and set the millage rate. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel, real estate, student, legal, and security matters, followed by approval of the budget and a consent agenda with various budget transfers and contracts. The meeting follows a scheduled budget hearing and will be live-streamed.
- Final adoption of FY2023 budget for all funds (item 8.04, revised)
- Budget transfer for Windsor Forest Elementary School intercom and camera
- Budget transfer for White Bluff Elementary School synthetic turf and installation
- Budget amendments: Title IIA ($449,903) and Title III ($160,774) grants
- Design contracts for HVAC replacements at Southwest, Coastal, Garrison, West Chatham middle schools (fees $187,000-$202,000) and roof replacement at Southwest Middle ($117,500)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This is the second public hearing on the proposed millage rate for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The meeting includes a presentation by Mrs. Cooley and an opportunity for public speakers. The agenda is focused solely on the millage rate proposal.
- Public hearing on proposed millage rate
- Presentation by Mrs. Cooley
- Public speakers session
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System is holding the first of two public hearings on a proposed millage rate increase. The meeting includes a presentation by Mrs. Cooley and public comments from two registered speakers. No decisions are being made at this hearing.
- Public hearing on proposed millage rate increase
- Presentation by Mrs. Cooley on millage rate overview
- Speakers: Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee met to review ESPLOST expenditures and budgets. The meeting also included presentations on operations, capital project updates, and design guidelines.
- Review of ESPLOST expenditures and budgets
- Capital project updates
- Discussion of design guidelines
- Policy update discussion
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 1, 2022, approving the naming of the Jenkins High School baseball field as the 'Terry Webb Baseball Field' and tabling Policy DF on revenues. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions and other routine items.
- Approved naming Jenkins High School baseball field 'Terry Webb Baseball Field'
- Tabled Policy DF: Revenues (4-Year Review)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (retirements, resignations, appointments)
- Pulled RFQ 22-04 Design Professional Services for Port Wentworth ES Conversion from consent to Goal 4
- Pulled Policy DF: Revenues from consent to Board Matters
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System held a public hearing to present the Fiscal Year 2023 preliminary budget overview. The session included an overview of the recommended budget and provided an opportunity for citizens to provide comments.
- Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget Overview
- Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget Overview
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 11, 2022, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions (retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, and salary adjustments) and several policy items. The board also approved a policy on emergency budget changes, proclaimed May 11 as School Nurse Day and the week of May 2-6 as Teacher Appreciation Week, and discussed a first read on naming the Jenkins Ball Field.
- Approved Policy DCJ: Emergency Changes to the Budget (second read)
- Proclaimed May 11, 2022 as National School Nurse Day
- Proclaimed May 2-6, 2022 as National Teacher Appreciation Week
- First read on naming Jenkins Ball Field
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions (retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, salary adjustments)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held an informal meeting to receive reports on student achievement and school system contracts. The session also included a budget process update.
- Academic update regarding ELA, Mathematics, and iReady
- Strategic Waiver School System contract update
- Budget process update
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board will convene an executive session on May 11, 2022. The meeting is scheduled for discussion and reporting on student matters.
- Executive Session regarding Student Matters- 1
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee met to review and approve standard reporting templates for designated and charter schools. The committee also discussed equity-related articles and set the next meeting date for July 26, 2022. No new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes were decided.
- Approval of the School Chevron Report Template
- Review of Charter School’s Chevron Report Template and Technical Guide
- Discussion of Equity Subcommittee articles on reading and struggle
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 13, 2022, covering routine matters, recognitions, and policy reviews. The board approved budget objectives for FY 2023-2026 and supported the GSBA 2022 legislative positions, with one dissenting vote. Several policies were discussed for first or second reading, including new policies on data security and staff-student relations, and a resolution honoring former board member Larry Lower was adopted.
- Approved Board Budget Objectives for FY 2023 – FY 2026
- Supported GSBA 2022 Legislative Positions (vote: 7-1-1)
- Adopted resolution celebrating former Board Member Larry Lower
- First reading of new Policy EFDD: Data and Information Security
- First reading of new Policy GAF: Staff/Student Relations
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held an informal meeting to receive reports on student programs and audits. The session included discussions regarding academic updates, ESOL programs, and the FY21 external auditor report.
- Academic update on Choice Programs, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Summer Embrace
- ESOL program updates
- External Auditor Update: FY21 ACFR & Single Audit Report
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Audit Committee is meeting to review the FY21 ACFR and Single Audit Reports. The committee will also discuss various internal audits, including roof replacement projects and school nutrition food inventory reviews.
- Review of FY21 ACFR & Single Audit Reports
- Audit of Roof Replacement Projects
- Business Process, Nurses, and School Nutrition Food Inventory Reviews
- Introduction to the RFP 22-38 Annual Auditing Services process
- Proposed change to Audit Plan regarding Transportation Inventory Audit
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee Equity Subcommittee met to discuss grades K-2 reading on grade level. The meeting also included opening comments from the subcommittee chair and superintendent, and routine approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.
- Presentation on Grades K-2 Reading on Grade Level
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Academic Excellence Committee met to approve its agenda and previous minutes. The body received informational reports on Learning Support Services, Compensatory Programs, McKinney Vento Homeless Programs, and English Language Learners. No specific policy decisions, budget changes, or new ordinances were listed in the agenda.
- Approval of the March 10, 2022 Agenda
- Approval of the November 16, 2021 Committee Minutes
- Report from Dr. Kimberly Hancock, Associate Superintendent - Learning Support Services
- Report from Ms. Melissa Sukanek, Director of Compensatory Programs
- Report from Ms. Sharon Hill, McKinney Vento Homeless Liaison
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is meeting to discuss capital improvement matters, including ESPLOST expenditures and budgets, operations presentations, and capital project updates. The committee will also consider approval of the October 13, 2021 minutes and the current agenda. No final decisions on capital projects are listed; the meeting is primarily for information and discussion.
- ESPLOST expenditures and budgets report by Mr. Larry Jackson
- Operations presentations by Mrs. Vanessa Miller-Kaigler
- Capital project updates by Mr. Drevon Jones
- Design guidelines discussion by Ms. Elizabeth Epstein
- Policy update discussion led by Committee Chair Mr. Shawn Kachmar
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education held an informal meeting for information, discussion, and reports. The agenda included a presentation on the media center book selection process and reviews of fiscal reports.
- Media Center Book Selection Process presentation
- Board of Assessors Annual Report regarding the FY23 budget process
- Quarterly Change Order Report
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County school board held its regular meeting, approving the consent agenda and several actions, including naming the Woodville-Tompkins gymnasium after Joe Turner. The board also discussed policy reviews, recognized staff, and passed resolutions supporting school breakfast and social workers.
- Approved naming Woodville-Tompkins Gymnasium as 'Joe Turner Gymnasium'
- Approved resolution supporting Senate Bill 419 for board member compensation
- Proclaimed March 7-11, 2022 as National School Breakfast Week and March as National Nutrition Month
- Proclaimed March 6-12, 2022 as National School Social Workers Week
- Approved consent agenda including personnel items (retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education and Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett will hold an operational retreat on February 21, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. The board will receive information and discuss the Long Range Facility Plan, workforce priorities, and academic updates. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Long Range Facility Plan: master planning exercises and input
- Workforce priorities: immediate needs, recruitment/retention, outlook
- Academic update: choice programs, Pre-K, dual enrollment, Embrace
- Opening remarks by Board President Dr. Joe Buck and Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education and Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett will hold an operational retreat on February 20-21, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. The agenda includes information, discussion, and reports on stimulus funding (CARES I, CARES II, ARPA), FY 23 budget input and planning, and COVID response updates. This is a retreat for planning and discussion, not a regular voting meeting.
- Stimulus funding update: CARES I, CARES II, ARPA
- FY 23 budget input and planning
- COVID response updates and outlooks
- American Rescue Plan Grant Application attached
- ESSER grants summary attached
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding the first of two public hearings on the proposed closure of Port Wentworth Elementary School. The closure would relocate students to Garden City Elementary, Otis J. Brock Elementary, or Rice Creek School, based on residence, capacity, and transportation. The facility would be used for administrative purposes after the 2021-2022 school year. Public comments are invited in person or in writing.
- Closure of Port Wentworth Elementary School at 507 South Coastal Highway, Port Wentworth, GA 31407
- Student relocation to Garden City Elementary (capacity 637), Otis J. Brock Elementary (capacity 650), or Rice Creek School (capacity 1200)
- Otis J. Brock Elementary built 2014 at $18,276,796; Rice Creek built 2016 at $25,388,433
- Public Hearing #1 at Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue, Savannah, at 10:00 AM
- Written comments to Board of Public Education, 208 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board of Education scheduled an executive session for February 2, 2022. The session includes a student hearing regarding student matters.
- Student Hearing (Item 1.01)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This meeting agenda is for a Fair Dismissal Act Hearing that was cancelled. The only listed items are a board decision and adjournment, with no substantive discussion or action items.
- Meeting cancelled
- Fair Dismissal Act Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in Jessie Collier DeLoach Board Room
- Adjournment at 2:00 PM
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Audit Committee will meet to approve the agenda and prior minutes, and to receive reports on an audit of school psychologists and the Quarter 2 work status. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the two reports.
- Approval of January 20, 2022 agenda
- Approval of October 28, 2021 meeting minutes
- Audit of School Psychologists (information/discussion)
- Quarter 2 Work Status Report (information/discussion)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 5, 2022, approving new district boundaries for board member districts based on 2020 census results. The board also elected officers, adopted the 2022 meeting calendar, and approved committee appointments. A consent agenda covering personnel actions (retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, salary adjustments) was approved with one abstention.
- Approved proposed Chatham County district boundaries (plan chathamccsb-import2-2021) based on 2020 census
- Elected Dr. Tonia Howard-Hall as Vice President, Dr. David Bringman as Vice President Pro Tempore, Mary Davis-Brown as Assistant Secretary
- Adopted 2022 calendar of board meetings, with September 7, 2022 meeting start time set to 6:00 PM
- Approved 2022 committee appointments, including ad hoc committee for charter school policies chaired by Shawn Kachmar
- Consent agenda approved for personnel actions (retirements, resignations, terminations, appointments, salary adjustments)