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 "city": "Savannah Chatham County Public School System",
 "state": "GA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dg-sccpss/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Fair Dismissal Act Hearing",
   "headline": "Board to consider Superintendent's recommendation on Fair Dismissal Act Hearing",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board will hold a hearing regarding the Fair Dismissal Act. The Board will consider whether to uphold a recommendation made by the Superintendent.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Fair Dismissal Act Hearing",
   "headline": "Board to vote on teacher dismissal under Fair Dismissal Act",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board will hold a Fair Dismissal Act hearing to decide whether to uphold the Superintendent’s recommendation regarding a teacher dismissal. The meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM at 2 Laura Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1531"
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   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board sets 2026 tax millage rate at 17.331 mills after debate",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board held a special meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 tax millage rate. A motion to roll back the rate to 17.049 mills was considered but not adopted; the board ultimately set the rate at 17.331 mills. The board also approved personnel reassignments and salary adjustments, and certified annual personnel evaluations.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1515"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Executive Session ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/31321/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1542"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Public Hearing #1 on Proposed Millage Rate Increase ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/31030/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1516"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Executive Session ",
   "headline": "Savannah Chatham County Public School System holds executive session",
   "summary": "The board is meeting in an executive session to discuss student, personnel, safety, and legal matters. The agenda includes a review of retirements, resignations, appointments, terminations, reassignments, salary adjustments, and charter schools.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/30952/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1497"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Public Hearing #1 on Proposed Millage Rate Increase ",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed millage rate increase",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System is holding its first public hearing regarding a proposed millage rate increase. Mrs. Paige Cooley will provide a presentation on the FY27 millage rate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/30819/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1492"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Public Hearing #1 on Proposed Millage Rate Increase ",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed 2026 school millage rate increase",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System board holds its second public hearing on a proposed millage rate increase for fiscal year 2027. Board President Roger Moss Jr. will call the meeting to order, and staff member Paige Cooley will present the proposal. Members of the public may speak before the board adjourns.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/30963/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1494"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to approve $15M furniture contract and $3.5M HVAC renewal",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board meets to approve routine personnel actions, policy reviews, and major contracts. Key decisions include renewing a $3.5M HVAC services contract, approving a $15M furniture purchasing contract, and awarding a $2.2M digital records system. The board will also vote on budget amendments totaling $3.6M for school nutrition and utilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/30956/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1495"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Audit Committee ",
   "headline": "Audit Committee to review 1 to 1 technology access and FY 27 audit plan",
   "summary": "The Audit Committee will meet to review an audit regarding 1 to 1 technology access and the audit plan for fiscal year 2027. The committee will also review the June Management Action Report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/30117/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1518"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Public Hearing #1 on Proposed Millage Rate Increase ",
   "headline": "Board tentatively approves 17.331-mill property tax rate for FY2027 public schools",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System board holds a public hearing to discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and millage rate. The board tentatively recommends a 17.331-mill property tax rate to fund public education, pending final adoption. The meeting also includes approvals of annual contracts, budget amendments, and renewals of existing services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/30242/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1493"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Executive Session ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/30246/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1514"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Academic Excellence Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews Year 1 strategic plan and new instructional framework",
   "summary": "The Academic Excellence Committee will meet to preview the first-year tactics of its 2026–27 strategic plan and present the new Unified Tier 1 Instructional Framework. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/30157/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1519"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to tentatively adopt FY2027 budget and recommend 17.331 mill tax rate",
   "summary": "The Board of Education will consider the tentative adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and a recommended tax millage levy. The meeting includes votes on the Five-Year Strategic Plan 2031 and the denial of two charter school petitions. Members will also review several board policies and approve various service contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/29317/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1488"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Executive Session ",
   "headline": "School board to meet in private session on student, personnel, and legal matters",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System board will hold an executive session to discuss confidential student issues, personnel matters, safety and security concerns, and legal or real estate topics. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/29300/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1491"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Informal Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/29306/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1490"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2026 Budget",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed FY 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY 2027 budget. The meeting includes a budget presentation by Paige Cooley and a period for public speakers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28904/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1489"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Finance Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Advisory Committee to discuss FY 27 budget process and revenue projections",
   "summary": "The Finance Advisory Committee is meeting to review the FY 27 budget process. Discussions will focus on personnel cost growth, budget summaries, and revenue and millage rate projections.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28739/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1486"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Informal Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board reviews annual performance reports for three charter schools",
   "summary": "The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board holds an informal meeting to receive and discuss annual performance reports for three charter schools: Savannah Classical Academy, Tybee Island Maritime Academy, and Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28727/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1484"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2026 Budget",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28655/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1487"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Executive Session ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28729/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1461"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board considers $8M special education contract and $7.8M math textbook adoption",
   "summary": "The Board of Education is deciding on several high-value contracts for special education services, mathematics textbooks, and student technology. The meeting includes reviews of policies regarding discipline and grading systems, as well as adjustments to school meal prices.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28724/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1460"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board Accountability Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28476/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1485"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Audit Committee ",
   "headline": "Audit Committee to review travel practices and SPLOST expenditures",
   "summary": "The Audit Committee will meet to review several audit reports and an amendment to the audit plan. The body will also receive management and internal audit monitoring reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28148/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1456"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Board Finance Workshop",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28046/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1482"
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