Savannah Chatham County Public School System public meetings in 2025
82 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 17, 2025, where it approved several policies, a facility sale, and routine administrative actions. The board also adopted the 2026 calendar of regular meetings.
- Approved sale of Thunderbolt Elementary property via purchase and sale agreement
- Adopted 2026 calendar of Board of Education regular meetings
- Approved policy JCDAF regulating student use of electronic devices
- Approved budget amendment of $580,921 for E-RATE Network Switches
- Approved budget ratification of $698,903 for Title I-A Grant
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to receive reports and updates. The session includes a state-required update on federally identified schools and a quarterly change order report.
- Update on Performance of Federally Identified Schools
- Quarterly Change Order Report (Dec)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education’s Audit Committee will convene at 8:00 AM in the Collier DeLoach Board Room at the Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue. Members are scheduled to approve the minutes from June 26 and October 30, 2025, and receive an informational presentation on the wellness center audit. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine agenda approvals.
- Approval of minutes from June 26, 2025
- Approval of minutes from October 30, 2025
- First read of Audit Committee Charter
- Presentation on Wellness Center audit
- Review of December Management Action Report
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Academic Excellence Committee will meet to discuss revisions to grading practices and updates to the mathematics textbook adoption process. The meeting will include opening comments from the committee chair and superintendent, followed by presentations on these topics.
- Approval of November 19, 2025 agenda
- Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
- Presentation on Grading Practices & Policy Revision Updates
- Presentation on Mathematics Textbook Adoption Process
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board of Education is hosting a fall workshop focused on charter schools, including discussions on strategic alignment and partnership opportunities. The meeting includes presentations by board leadership, the superintendent, and state officials, followed by a forward-looking discussion.
- Opening remarks by Board President Roger Moss and Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts
- Presentation by Allen Mueller, Executive Director of State Charter School District
- Review of locally approved charter performance framework (CPF)
- Workshop held at Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee will discuss updates regarding the financial assessment and improvement process. The meeting includes reports on progress from Alvarez & Marsal and the optimization of Munis business systems.
- Progress report from Alvarez & Marsal on the financial assessment and improvement process
- Report on Munis business systems optimization
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System board will hold an executive session on November 5, 2025, at the Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue. The meeting will discuss student matters, personnel changes including retirements and appointments, and legal issues related to board attorneys. No safety and security matters are presented.
- Executive session at 12:30 PM at Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue
- Discussion of personnel changes: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, and salary adjustments
- Review of legal matters involving board attorneys
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education holds an informal meeting to receive informational updates on board member activities, choice programs for students, and transportation performance metrics. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Board Member Updates (informational)
- Choice Programs Update (informational)
- Transportation KPI On-Time Arrivals (informational)
- Transportation Choice Pilot Shuttle (informational)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 5, 2025, at the Jessie Collier DeLoach Board Room. The board approved a $194,617 budget amendment for English Learner grants and a $500,000 grant for world language programs. Two proclamations were also adopted: American Education Week (Nov 17-21, 2025) and Retired Educators’ Day (Nov 2, 2025). Routine personnel actions and policy reviews were discussed but not detailed in the public record.
- $194,617 budget amendment for Title III-A Language Instruction for English Learners grant
- $500,000 grant for DoDeA World Language Advancement and Readiness Program (WLARP)
- Proclamation of American Education Week (Nov 17-21, 2025)
- Proclamation of Retired Educators’ Day (Nov 2, 2025)
- Approval of routine personnel actions (retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments) via consent agenda
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education’s Audit Committee will meet at 8:00 AM in the Collier DeLoach Board Room at the Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue. The committee will hear reports on audits of grading practices, purchase card practices, and contract management, plus management action and internal audit benchmarking reports. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Audit of Grading Practices
- Audit of Purchase Card Practices
- Audit of Contract Management
- September Management Action Report
- Internal Audit Yeary Benchmark Report
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee is reviewing foundational literacy and updating the strategic plan. The body is discussing adjustments to Key Performance Indicators and revised targets for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Presentation on Foundational Literacy
- Presentation on Key Performance Indicator (KPI) adjustments and revised targets for SY 2025-2026
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This is a procedural notice for a District 8 town hall meeting hosted by Dr. Tonia Howard-Hall. No specific agenda items, decisions, or proposals are listed beyond the meeting logistics.
- Town hall meeting at Robert D. Groves Auditorium, 100 Priscilla D. Thomas Way, Garden City, GA
- Meeting starts at 6:00 PM on October 8, 2025
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee met to review financial updates regarding House Bill 782, the Chatham County Schools Tax Relief Act. The committee also discussed district responses to an A&M report concerning Munis usage and ongoing recommendations.
- Overview of potential financial implications for House Bill 782 (Chatham County Schools Tax Relief Act)
- District plan for maximizing the use of Munis following A&M Report
- Discussion on ongoing support from A&M to advance recommendations
- Update on Return on Investment (ROI)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham met to approve a two-year probationary charter contract for Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School. The board also adopted legislative priorities for the 2026 session and reviewed policies on school facility use and employee leaves.
- Approval of a two-year probationary charter contract for Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School for the 2026–2027 school year
- Approval of the Board 2026 Legislative Priorities
- Review of Board Policy KG: Use of School Facilities and Board Policy GARH: Employee Leaves and Absences
- Proclamations for National School Lunch Week, School Bus Safety and Transportation Week, National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day, and National School Principals Month
- Approval of personnel actions including retirements, resignations, appointments, and salary adjustments
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to receive informational reports on student growth and achievement, including Grade 3 reading on grade level, student discipline, and an annual status report on the long-range facilities plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Informational report: Grade 3 reading on grade level
- Informational report: student discipline data
- Annual status report on Long Range Facilities Plan
- Discussion of transportation boundary changes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The board is meeting in an executive session to discuss student, personnel, and legal matters. The session is scheduled for October 1, 2025, at the Whitney Administrative Complex.
- Review of retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, and salary adjustments
- Discussion of charter schools
- Review of board attorneys
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education and Superintendent Dr. S. Denise Watts are meeting for a retreat. The session focuses on district updates, instructional climate, and educational reports.
- District update on literacy presented by Cherie Goldman
- Report on 'Mississippi Miracle' presented by Kymyona Burk of ExcelinEd
- Discussion on differentiated support for schools by Dr. Raymond Barnes
- Review of student behaviors and discipline strategies by Dr. Raymond Barnes and Mr. Derrick Butler
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education and Superintendent Dr. S. Denise Watts are meeting for the first day of a two-day retreat. The board will discuss governance, legislative priorities, and operational efficiency. The meeting includes a presentation on the district's financial practices.
- Alvarez & Marsal presentation on SCCPSS Financial Practices and Procedures findings and recommendations
- Discussion of the Superintendent Evaluation Process and Tool
- Review of electronic devices policy impacts
- Update on Board Self-Assessment
- Discussion on maximizing efficiency in capital projects, maintenance, and facilities operations
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to discuss student attendance and a quarterly change order report. The meeting is informational and no votes are scheduled.
- Student attendance update (Strategic Priority 1)
- Quarterly Change Order Report under Policy FGG (Strategic Priority 4)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The board is meeting in an executive session to discuss student, personnel, and legal matters. The session is scheduled for September 2, 2025, at the Whitney Administrative Complex.
- Student matters
- Retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, and salary adjustments
- Charter schools review
- Board attorneys (legal and real estate matters)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and County of Chatham approved several personnel actions and professional service contracts. The board adopted the 2025-2026 Local Board Governance Training Plan but voted against a proposed settlement in the Shelia Garcia-Wilder v. Savannah-Chatham County Public School District case.
- Contract for gymnasium floor screening and refinishing with FloorCare Specialists, Inc dba GameDay Floors for $511,541.37
- Contract with CT3 for Real Time Teaching and Leadership Coaching for $464,095
- Sole source contract with Everway (formerly n2y, LLC) for curriculum and learning tools for $159,785.75
- Failed motion to authorize settlement for S.D. Ga. Case No. 4:25-cv-84-RSB-CLR (Shelia Garcia-Wilder)
- Adoption of the FY 2025-2026 Local Board Governance Training Plan
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The board will hold a Fair Dismissal Act Hearing at 9:30 a.m. on August 26, 2025. The agenda includes a board decision on the hearing and a motion to adjourn. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 2:00 PM.
- Fair Dismissal Act Hearing with a Board Decision action item
- Meeting scheduled to adjourn at 2:00 PM
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Academic Excellence Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will meet to hear a presentation on key academic updates and actions for the 2025-26 school year, followed by discussion. The committee will also vote to approve the agenda and minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. No specific dollar amounts, rezonings, or contracts are on the agenda.
- Presentation on Key Academic Updates and Actions SY 25-26
- Discussion of academic updates
- Approval of August 20, 2025 agenda
- Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee will discuss financial updates, an ESPLOST V evaluation tool, and capital project updates. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from the June 17 meeting and the current agenda.
- ESPLOST V evaluation tool presentation by Megan Davidson
- Project updates from Bill Huttinga
- Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to receive information and discuss the School Opening Report for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also receive an update on charter school operations and statutory requirements. The meeting is livestreamed and open to the public.
- School Opening Report for SY 2025-2026 (Strategic Priority 4)
- Charter School Authorizer Updates and statutory information
- Board member updates and discussion
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education for Savannah-Chatham County approved a five-year charter contract for REACH Public Schools starting in the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda that included budget amendments, personnel actions, and ESPLOST IV fund transfers for school improvements. The meeting included reports from the superintendent and routine matters.
- Approved REACH Public Schools for a five-year charter contract beginning in 2026-27
- Approved $503,324 budget amendment for Social Studies Weekly materials
- Approved $252,000 budget amendment for State Custodian Supplement Grant
- Approved ESPLOST IV fund transfers for Savannah High School baseball/softball field improvements and Garden City ES renovation
- Approved design change orders for Gamble Road Maintenance/Transportation site ($201,700) and Montgomery Swing School ($172,136)
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The board is meeting in an executive session to discuss student and personnel matters. The session includes a review of retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools.
- Personnel reviews: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, and salary adjustments
- Charter schools review
- Discussion regarding board attorneys
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board conducted Fair Dismissal Act hearings. The agenda contains no further details regarding specific personnel or decisions made during these hearings.
- Fair Dismissal Act Hearings
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board Accountability Committee will meet to discuss the SY 2024-2025 District Culture & Climate Survey. This review is part of a strategic priority to increase employee perceptions of being valued or appreciated.
- Review of SY 2024-2025 District Culture & Climate Survey
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding an informal meeting to receive board member updates and discuss statutory legal matters. The meeting will be livestreamed from the Whitney Administrative Complex.
- Board member updates (Item 1.01)
- Legal matters: statutory updates (Item 1.02) with a 6,009 KB PDF attachment
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The board will meet in closed executive session to receive information and discuss student matters, personnel items (retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools), and legal/real estate matters with board attorneys. No safety or security items were presented.
- Student matters (1 item) for information, discussion, and report
- Personnel matters: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools
- Legal and real estate matters: board attorneys
- No safety or security matters presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham met to approve a consent agenda featuring personnel actions and various service contracts. The board also reviewed the four-year policy review for bids and quotations.
- Contract to Studies Weekly, Inc for print and digital subscriptions totaling $503,324.60
- Contract to NFP Corporate Services for employee benefit consultant services for $301,269
- Contract to Level Data for leadership and instructional coaching at $231,086
- Change order #03 to Greenline Architecture for Hubert Middle School design services for $200,000
- Contract to Relay Graduate School of Education for leadership and instructional coaching at $196,700
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Audit Committee of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will meet to discuss and receive information on the FY26 Audit Plan and an audit of grading practices. The committee will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes and set the next meeting date for September 25, 2025.
- Discussion of the FY26 Audit Plan
- Information and discussion on the Audit of Grading Practices
- Review of the Internal Audit Dashboard
- Approval of minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County school board held a special called meeting to adopt the FY26 budget for all funds and set the property tax millage rate. The board approved a $656.6 million general fund budget and a total aggregate millage rate of 17.331 mills, with three members voting against both measures. The board also approved several budget amendments and contract renewals, including $1.35 million for teacher grants and $618,000 for campus police.
- Adopted FY26 General Fund Budget of $656,639,339
- Set 2025 aggregate millage rate at 17.331 mills for Chatham County
- Approved $1,350,000 budget amendment for Strategic Funding Teacher Grant
- Approved $618,000 budget amendment for Campus Police interfund transfer
- Renewed contract for speech-language pathology and school psychology services at estimated $1,586,555
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Chatham County School Board will meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters including appointments and salary adjustments, as well as legal and real estate matters involving board attorneys. No safety or security matters are presented.
- Personnel: Appointments, Reassignments & Salary Adjustments
- Legal & Real Estate: Board Attorneys
- Safety & Security: None Presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board will hold its third public hearing on the FY 2026 budget and millage rate. Mrs. Cooley will present the budget, and two registered speakers, Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell, are scheduled to provide comments.
- Public Hearing #3 on the Board Millage Rate
- FY 26 Budget Presentation by Mrs. Cooley
- Speakers: Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County school board's Capital Improvement Committee will meet to discuss financial reports, an electric vehicle evaluation tool, and capital project updates. The committee will also consider approving the minutes of its May 13 meeting and the June 17 agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 17, 2025, at the Whitney Administrative Complex.
- Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2025, CIC meeting
- Financial report by Connie Clark
- Presentation on an EV Evaluation Tool by Megan Davidson
- Project updates by Bill Hunttinga
- Discussion of design guidelines by David Scott
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners is holding the first of two public hearings on the proposed FY26 budget and millage rate. The meeting includes a budget presentation by Mrs. Cooley and an opportunity for public comment. Two residents, Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell, are scheduled to speak.
- Public Hearing #1 on the FY26 millage rate at 11:00 a.m. in the Jessie Collier DeLoach Board Room
- Presentation of the FY26 budget by Mrs. Cooley
- Public comment period for interested citizens
- Scheduled speakers: Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board is holding the second of two public hearings on the proposed FY26 millage rate. The hearing includes a presentation by Mrs. Cooley and an opportunity for public comment. Two citizens, Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell, are scheduled to speak.
- Public Hearing #2 on the Board Millage Rate
- Presentation by Mrs. Cooley on the FY26 Budget
- Scheduled speakers: Mr. Thomas East and Ms. Kellie Powell
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding its second public hearing regarding the closure of Shuman Elementary School at 415 Goebel Avenue. The board is discussing the relocation of students to other existing schools and the potential future use or sale of the facility.
- Public Hearing #2 on the closure of Shuman Elementary School at 415 Goebel Avenue
- Proposed student relocation to School of Humanities at Juliette Low Elementary, Early Learning Center at Formey, and Andrea B Williams Elementary School
- Renovation of Early Learning Center at Formey with a construction cost of 14M
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham Board of Education will vote on a $600,000 budget transfer from vacancies to fund pools and a purchase and sale agreement for property on Cynthia Street. The board also approved a contract for financial assessment and consulting services, and a revised 2025 meeting calendar.
- FY25 Budget Transfer of $600,000 from vacancies to the 308 Fund for pools
- Purchase and Sale Agreement for property on Cynthia Street
- Contract M25857 for Financial Assessment and Professional Consulting Services approved
- Revised 2025 Board of Education Annual Calendar approved
- Award of RFP 25-24 Employee Assistance Program Services at $118,320 annual cost
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education is holding a public hearing on the proposed closure of Shuman Elementary School. Students would be relocated to the School of Humanities at Juliette Low Elementary, the Early Learning Center at Formey, and Andrea B Williams Elementary. The board is accepting public comments in person or in writing.
- Public Hearing #1 on closure of Shuman Elementary School at 415 Goebel Avenue
- Students to be relocated to three other schools: School of Humanities at Juliette Low Elementary, Early Learning Center at Formey, and Andrea B Williams Elementary
- No new construction costs required; $14M renovation planned for Early Learning Center at Formey
- School phased out per Georgia Department of Education specifications; facility may be sold or used for other purposes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to receive updates. The session includes a report on the budget process and a review of the quarterly change order report.
- Budget Process Update
- Quarterly Change Order Report
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County school board is meeting in executive session to discuss student matters, personnel changes including retirements and appointments, and legal and real estate matters. No safety or security items were presented.
- Student matters (action, information, discussion, report)
- Retirements, resignations, appointments, salary adjustments, and charter schools
- Board attorneys (information, discussion, report)
- No safety & security matters presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the budget development process. Members will review revenue and expenditure updates, budget priorities, and fund balances.
- Revenue and expenditure updates
- Vacancy factor discussion
- Budget priorities review
- Fund balance report
- Millage rate projections and all funds overview
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee will receive an ESPLOST financial update and discuss safety improvements including perimeter fencing. The committee will also review capital project schedules and design guideline updates. Approval of prior meeting minutes and the current agenda are action items.
- ESPLOST Financial Update (presentation pages 7-57)
- Perimeter Fencing safety update (presentation page 58)
- Program Schedules and Updates (presentation pages 63-99)
- Design Guidelines Updates (presentation page 100)
- Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham is deciding on future school calendars and various facility and personnel matters. The body is also reviewing board policies regarding hearings, superintendent appointments, and facilities planning.
- Approval of 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic School Calendars
- 24-month lease of modular classrooms for Pulaski K-8 School at a cost of $546,263.20
- Budget transfer of $567,000 for transportation bus purchases
- Annual contract renewal with Georgia Air and Refrigeration Services, Inc. for kitchen equipment maintenance estimated at $261,000
- Proclamations for National School Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County School Board is meeting in Executive Session to discuss student matters, personnel issues including retirements and appointments, and legal/real estate matters with board attorneys. No safety or security items were presented for this session.
- Student Matters (2 items) - Information, Discussion, Report
- Personnel Matters: Retirements, Resignations, Appointments, Reassignments & Salary Adjustments and Charter Schools
- Legal and Real Estate Matters: Board Attorneys
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting on May 7, 2025. The board will receive and discuss annual reports from three charter schools: Savannah Classical Academy, Susie King Charter School, and Tybee Island Maritime Academy. The meeting will also include a Student Senate report and an update on attendance policy JBA regarding compulsory attendance ages.
- Charter School Annual Report: Savannah Classical Academy
- Charter School Annual Report: Susie King Charter School
- Charter School Annual Report: Tybee Island Maritime Academy
- Student Senate Report
- Attendance Updates: Board Policy JBA: Compulsory Attendance Ages
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education's Audit Committee will meet to review a Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant audit and an internal audit dashboard. The committee will also vote on approving the meeting agenda and minutes from March 27, 2025. No major policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.
- MSAP Grant Audit review
- Internal Audit Dashboard discussion
- Approval of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2026 budget development process. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion on finance updates and the budget overview. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- FY 2026 Budget Development Process presentation and discussion
- Finance Committee update and budget workshop
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee met to discuss talent management and employee performance. The meeting included a report regarding a compensation study by Ramon Ray.
- Compensation Study report by Ramon Ray
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education is meeting for a Whole Board Governance Training session. The agenda includes a call to order and a training session provided by Parker Poe Attorneys & Counselors at Law, followed by adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Training provided by Parker Poe Attorneys & Counselors at Law
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Capital Improvement Committee will hear a presentation on ESPLOST revenues and the budget, receive an update on capital projects, and discuss the LMWBE policy. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from December 4, 2024, and the agenda for this meeting.
- ESPLOST Revenues & Budget presentation
- LMWBE Policy information item
- Project Updates by Bill Hunttinga
- Program Schedule (EIV & EV) by Sonny Batra
- Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The board is meeting in executive session to discuss student matters, personnel issues including retirements and appointments, and legal and real estate matters. No safety or security items were presented.
- Student matters discussion
- Personnel: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments & salary adjustments
- Charter schools presented and reviewed
- Board attorneys discussion
- No safety & security matters presented
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education reviewed several policy updates including student dress code, immunizations, and electronic device use. The meeting also addressed academic calendars for upcoming years and facility naming at Bloomingdale Elementary.
- Approved the Dr. Ronald Wayne Bland Gymnasium name for Bloomingdale Elementary School
- Approved the bell schedule beginning in the 2025-26 school year
- Approved a resolution for the Community Eligibility Provision program with the USDA
- Failed to approve a $30,000 settlement for EEOC Claim No. 415-2024-00434
- Reviewed academic calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to receive information and discuss annual reports from Oglethorpe Charter School and Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School. The board will also hear a budget update from the Board of Assessors.
- Annual report presentation from Oglethorpe Charter School
- Annual report presentation from Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
- Budget process update from the Board of Assessors
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education Audit Committee meets to discuss the internal audit dashboard, a peer review, and the FY24 external audit of student activity funds. The committee will also conduct a yearly review of its charter. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.
- Internal Audit Dashboard review
- Peer review discussion
- Yearly review of Audit Committee Charter (2nd read)
- External Audit of Student Activity Funds / FY24 External Audit discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Board Accountability Committee met to discuss district and school profiles and a key performance dashboard update. The committee also approved the agenda, minutes from a previous meeting, and proposed meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Presentation on SCCPSS District and School Profiles
- Presentation on Key Performance Outcomes (KPO) Dashboard and Reporting Matrix
- Approval of proposed Board Accountability meeting dates for SY 2025-2026
- Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham Board of Education's Academic Excellence Committee will receive a presentation on literacy as part of its student growth and achievement goal. The committee also approved its agenda and adjourned.
- Literacy update presentation to be given to the committee
- Agenda for March 19, 2025 approved by a 4-0 vote
- Meeting adjourned by a 4-0 vote
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee met to review updates regarding the budget process. The body discussed changes to the school staffing formula and provided an overview of classified staff retirement benefits.
- Discussion of School Staffing Formula Changes
- Overview of Classified Staff Retirement Benefits
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education will hold an informal meeting to receive informational updates on summer programming, teacher vacancies and employee retention, and a report from external auditors. No votes are scheduled.
- Summer Programming Update – presentation on planned summer learning programs
- Teacher Vacancies & Employee Retention – report on staffing and retention efforts
- Report from Auditors – external audit findings presented to the board
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The board is meeting in an executive session to discuss student, personnel, and legal matters. The session includes reviews of retirements, resignations, appointments, and charter schools.
- Student matters
- Retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, and salary adjustments
- Charter schools review
- Board attorneys
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham met to approve personnel changes and legislative priorities. The board decided to amend language regarding compulsory attendance and add a priority for hiring retired teachers. Several board policies were discussed, and one regarding employee tobacco use was tabled.
- Approval of GSBA legislative positions regarding compulsory attendance and hiring retired teachers
- Tabled Board Policy GAN: Employee Tobacco Use until April 9th
- First read of facility naming for Bloomingdale Gymnasium
- Approval of personnel retirements, resignations, appointments, and salary adjustments
- Proclamations for National School Social Workers Week and National School Nutrition Month
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham Board of Public Education held a special called meeting to adopt minutes and vote on a resolution to opt out of the homestead exemption under HB 581. The board approved the minutes from the February 26 meeting and the resolution passed unanimously.
- Resolution to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption was approved
- Minutes from the February 26 special called meeting were adopted
- All eight board members voted in favor of both items
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education held a special called meeting to address House Bill 581. The board voted on a resolution to opt out of the homestead exemption provided under this bill.
- Resolution to opt out of the homestead exemption provided under House Bill 581
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Special Called Board Meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, was cancelled. The meeting was intended to address the adoption of minutes and a resolution to opt-out of Homestead Exemption HB 581.
- Resolution to Opt-Out of Homestead Exemption HB 581
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Finance Advisory Committee met to discuss budget process updates and federal grants. The committee also received a presentation from county tax assessors.
- Review of Federal Grants Inventory
- County Tax Assessors Presentation
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education and Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts are meeting for an operational retreat. The body will receive reports and discuss budget priorities, literacy, and student conduct policies.
- FY26 Budget Priorities
- Community Eligibility Provision
- Literacy updates
- Student dress code policy
- Student mobile device (cell phone) policy review
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education held a special called meeting to vote on a resolution to opt out of the homestead exemption provided under House Bill 581. After a motion to approve the agenda carried, a motion to table the resolution was made and carried, with one board member voting nay. The meeting then adjourned.
- Resolution to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption was tabled, not decided
- Motion to table carried 8-1, with Tonia Howard-Hall voting nay
- Deadline to act on the opt-out is March 1, 2025
- Meeting held at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Road, Savannah
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
This is the third public hearing for HB 581, a state bill that would change how property taxes are calculated. The board will hear a finance presentation on the bill and take public comments. No votes are scheduled.
- HB 581 overview presentation by finance staff
- Public speakers will be heard on the bill
- Third of multiple public hearings on HB 581
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education Audit Committee will meet to discuss several audit reports. The committee will review financial, attendance, and policy compliance data.
- FY24 External Financial Audit
- Audit of Student Attendance
- Compliance Audit of Board Policy-LEC Booster Clubs
- Yearly Review of Audit Committee Charter
- Internal Audit Dashboard
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System is holding its second public hearing regarding HB 581. The meeting includes a finance presentation and an opportunity for public speakers to provide input.
- HB 581 Overview finance presentation
- Public hearing for public speakers
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The board is conducting the first public hearing regarding HB 581. The meeting includes a finance presentation providing an overview of the bill and a session for public speakers.
- Public hearing on HB 581
- Finance presentation regarding HB 581 overview
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Board will hold an executive session on February 5, 2025, to discuss student matters, personnel issues (retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools), and legal and real estate matters with board attorneys. No safety or security matters were presented for this session.
- Student matters to be discussed in closed session
- Personnel items: 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
This is an informal meeting of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education. The agenda includes a report on HB 581 exemptions and a board member minute.
- HB 581 Exemptions process update
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board of Education met to adopt the upcoming school year's academic calendar. The meeting also included discussions on board policy reviews regarding medication, substitutes, and board officers.
- Adopted the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Approved $169,952 change order to Georgia Power for sports field electric service
- Awarded annual boiler and water heater maintenance contract to Banks Boiler Services, Inc. and Maxair Mechanical, LLC for an estimated $300,000
- Proclaimed February 1-28, 2025, as National CTAE Month
- Proclaimed February 3-7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and County of Chatham elected a Board Vice President and Vice President Pro-Tempore. The body also reviewed policies regarding professional personnel layoffs and fiscal goals, and approved several personnel actions and budget transfers.
- Contract award of $398,690 to CT3 for Real Time Teaching and Leadership Coaching
- Estimated $167,500 contract with OVG Facilities, LLC for Enmarket Arena graduation rentals
- Budget amendment of $251,000 for the State Custodian Supplement Grant
- Budget transfer for Largo Tibet Elementary School building renovations
- Award of RFP 25-01 for Educational Interpreter Services for the Deaf to multiple firms
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education will hold an informal meeting to receive updates on board committee appointments and a report on on-time transportation, a key performance indicator under Strategic Priority 4. The meeting is informational and discussion-based, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Informational report on on-time transportation metrics (Strategic Priority 4)
- Board committee and other updates from members
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education will hold an Executive Session on January 15, 2025, to discuss student matters, personnel changes (retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools), annual security updates, and legal/real estate matters with board attorneys. These items are for action, information, discussion, or report.
- Student matters (action/information/discussion/report)
- Personnel changes: retirements, resignations, appointments, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools
- Annual security updates for the board
- Legal and real estate matters with board attorneys
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The Savannah-Chatham County Finance Advisory Committee will discuss HB 581, enrollment projections, and the ROI process for the upcoming budget. The committee will also vote on approving the agenda and the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting.
- Discussion of HB 581 and its impact on school finances
- Review of FY26 enrollment projections
- Presentation on the ROI (Return on Investment) process and program inventory
- Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025
Imported Meetings: 2003- 2026
The board will conduct an oath of office ceremony for several members. The Honorable Tammy Stokes, Chief Judge of the Chatham County Recorder's Court, will administer the oaths.
- Swearing in of Mrs. Denise R. Grabowski, District 1
- Swearing in of Dr. Dionne L. Hoskins-Brown, District 2
- Swearing in of Mrs. Cornelia H. Hall, District 3
- Swearing in of Mrs. Stephanie Campbell, District 7