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Savannah Chatham County Public School System public meetings in 2022

54 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 14, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board capital committee to review ESPLOST spending and project updates

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.

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Thu Dec 8, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Audit Committee to review nurse and school nutrition reports

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.

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Wed Dec 7, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board hears choice programs update and quarterly change order report

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.

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Wed Dec 7, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Executive session on student matters at Whitney Administrative Complex

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.

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Wed Dec 7, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board adopts 2023-2025 academic calendars and 2023 legislative priorities

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.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Equity subcommittee reviews reading performance and TWF 2026 updates

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.

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Wed Nov 9, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board reviews federally identified schools' progress reports

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.

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Wed Nov 2, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board to review 5th grade math and charter school finances

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.

Wed Nov 2, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board holds executive session on student matters

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.

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Wed Nov 2, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board approves charter extensions for four Savannah-area schools

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.

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Thu Oct 27, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Audit Committee to review ESPLOST audit of Beach High School auditorium

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.

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Wed Oct 5, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board hears charter school finance updates

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.

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Wed Oct 5, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Executive session on student matters at Whitney Administrative Complex

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.

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Wed Oct 5, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board to review new sex education policy and weapon possession policy

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.

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Wed Sep 28, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board approves settlement agreement for disputed claim

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.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Capital committee to review ESPLOST spending and project updates

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.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board reviews quarterly finances, ESPLOST projects, and transportation

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.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board approves settlement of EEOC charge and ESPLOST consulting contract

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.

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Tue Aug 30, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Equity subcommittee hears racial equity presentation from REAL Task Force

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.

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Tue Aug 30, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Audit Committee to review school nutrition audit and FY23 audit plan

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.

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Wed Aug 10, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Informal board meeting cancelled; no business conducted

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.

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Wed Aug 10, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board approves superintendent's contract revision after satisfactory evaluation

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.

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Tue Jul 26, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board reviews i-Ready vs. GMAS scores and charter school reporting

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.

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Wed Jul 13, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board to discuss policy on divisive concepts and discrimination rules

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.

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Wed Jul 13, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board adopts school safety resolution urging gun violence prevention

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.

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Thu Jun 23, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Audit Committee to review ESPLOST stadium audit and FY2021 student activity fund report

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.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board holds executive session on personnel matters

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.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Public hearing on FY 2023 budget for Savannah-Chatham schools

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.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Public hearing on proposed millage rate increase

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.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board to adopt FY2023 budget and millage rate at special meeting

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.

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Wed Jun 15, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Public hearing on proposed millage rate increase

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.

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Wed Jun 15, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Public hearing on proposed millage rate increase

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.

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Wed Jun 8, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Capital Improvement Committee reviews ESPLOST budgets and project updates

The Capital Improvement Committee met to review ESPLOST expenditures and budgets. The meeting also included presentations on operations, capital project updates, and design guidelines.

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Wed Jun 1, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board approves naming Jenkins High baseball field after Terry Webb

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.

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Wed May 18, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Public hearing for the FY 2023 preliminary budget overview

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.

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Wed May 11, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board approves policy changes, personnel actions, and proclamations

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.

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Wed May 11, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board discusses academic updates and budget process

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.

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Wed May 11, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board to hold executive session regarding student matters

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.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board approves school and charter school report templates

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.

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Wed Apr 13, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board approves FY23-26 budget objectives and GSBA legislative positions

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.

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Wed Apr 13, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board receives academic and financial updates

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.

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Thu Mar 24, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Audit Committee reviews financial reports and audit processes

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.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Equity Subcommittee discusses K-2 reading grade levels

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.

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Thu Mar 10, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Committee reviews reports on compensatory, homeless, and English learner programs

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.

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Wed Mar 9, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board capital committee to review ESPLOST spending and project updates

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.

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Wed Mar 2, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board discusses book selection and budget reports

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.

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Wed Mar 2, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board approves naming Woodville-Tompkins gym after Joe Turner

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.

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Mon Feb 21, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board retreat to plan facilities, workforce, academics

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.

Sun Feb 20, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

School board retreat to discuss stimulus funds, FY23 budget, COVID response

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.

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Wed Feb 2, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Public hearing on closing Port Wentworth Elementary School

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.

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Wed Feb 2, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

SCCPSS Board to hold student hearing during executive session

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.

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Wed Jan 26, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Cancelled Fair Dismissal Act Hearing for Jan 26, 2022

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.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Audit Committee to review school psychologist audit and Q2 work status

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.

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Wed Jan 5, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026

Board approves new district boundaries based on 2020 census

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.

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