Choice Programs Update
At the informal meeting of the board, an update on this year's Choice Application process and lottery was presented to the Board, along with details of changes planned to that process as part of the Reset, Renew, and Redesign initiative.
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The Power of Partnerships
At the regular meeting, the Superintendent's Office gave a presentation to the Board highlighting the many partnerships the district has with business and community organizations throughout Chatham County and the ways in which those partnerships are helping to prepare our students for life and careers.
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National School Nurse Day
The Board proclaimed May 10, 2023 as National School Nurse Day in recognition that school nurses are considered an integral part of the educational process contributing to the well-being of every child to ensure all students achieve success in school.
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National Teacher Appreciation Week
The Board proclaimed May 8-12, 2023, as National Teacher Appreciation Week and asked that all citizens take time throughout the month of May to thank a teacher for their significant contributions. Through their valued work, they keep American democracy alive by laying the foundation for good citizenship and inspiring the thirst for knowledge. Teachers fill many roles, as listeners, explorers, role models, motivators, and mentors. Teachers leave a lasting influence on us all. Teachers make our schools and our community great.
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Student of the Month Recognized
The Superintendent's Student of the Month for April is Isabella Evans, a 10th grader at the Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy. Congratulations, Bella!
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Superintendent's Professional Senate Report
A report from the latest meeting of the Superintendent's Professional Senate was presented by our District Teacher and Instructional Support Persons of the Year.
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Policy First Reads
Policy IBB and Regulation IBB-R(0) – Charter Schools (Four Year Review – Changes Recommended) Pursuant to Board Policy BDE- Policy Review, District Administration has reviewed Board Policy IBB along with the supporting regulation and determined changes are needed to update language within the Board Policy and Regulation to align with stipulations of Georgia law O.C.G.A. 20-2-2061
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Policy GDBA – Paraprofessional Qualifications and Duties (Four Year Review – Changes Recommended) Pursuant to Board Policy BDE- Policy Review, District Administration has reviewed Board Policy GDBA and determined changes are needed to the Board Policy language to align with current District practices and updated terminology.
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Policy GBE and Regulation GBE-R– Professional Personnel Assignment (Four Year Review) • No Policy Changes • Changes Recommended for Regulation only Pursuant to Board Policy BDE- Policy Review, District Administration has reviewed Board Policy GBE along with the supporting regulation. There are no changes recommended for the Board Policy. The Regulation GBE-R has been updated to reflect current titles and improved language to align with current District practices.
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Policy Adopted
Policy JQK and Regulation JQK-R(0) – Exchange Students (Four Year Review – Changes Recommended) Pursuant to Board Policy BDE- Policy Review, District Administration has reviewed Board Policy JQK along with the supporting regulation and has determined a need for changes. The Board Policy has been updated for minor grammatical improvements. The regulation language has been updated for current titles, improved language, and to align with current District practices.
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Policy IHD and Regulation IHD-R – Honor Rolls (Four Year Review – Changes Recommended) Pursuant to Board Policy BDE- Policy Review, District Administration has reviewed Board Policy IHD along with the supporting regulation and has determined a need for changes. Minor changes have been made to both the Board Policy and Regulation for grammatical and formatting improvements.
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Fund for Kronos System Upgrade Approved
Staff recommends an upgrade to the existing Kronos system utilizing the Omnia Contract 18221 awarded to Kronos Incorporated, A UKG Company (Lowell, Massachusetts). The upgrade to the Kronos system provides a cloud-based time and attendance solution and allows for integration with the newly implemented ERP HR/Payroll system MUNIS. The current version of the Kronos system will be at end-of-life in 2026. The upgrade will allow employees easier access to review their time worked. Total cost for the upgrade will be $643,750, this cost includes a one-time purchase of new/updated biometric timeclocks at a cost of $412,500.
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Campus Police to Receive New Body Cameras
The Board approved a budget transfer from the General Fund (Fund 100) in the amount of $497,682 to purchase new Body Cameras for School Resource Officers. Campus Police plans to cover the funding through monies allotted for some staff positions that are currently vacant. Body Worn Cameras are pivotal in preventing and defending officers involved in preventing misuse of force, creating enhanced transparency and accountability, and strengthening community trust.
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ESPLOST Updates
Budget Transfers Approved for LED Practice Field Lighting
Budget transfers were approved by the Board to pay for new LED Practice Field lighting at four SCCPSS high schools as part of ESPLOST IV. The schools that will receive the new lighting are Savannah High, Beach High, Islands High, and Johnson High.
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Garden City Athletic Complex Demolition Contract Approved
The Board approved the award of Bid C23-15 (ESPLOST) Demolition of Garden City Athletic Complex and Groves Annex Building to Trinity Industrial Services, LLC in the amount of $353,675.00.
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Middle School Professional Design Renovation Contracts Approved
The Board approved a contract with Greenline Architecture for design services for the West Chatham Middle School Renovation project for a total design professional fee of $385,000.00.
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The Board approved a contract with Greenline Architecture for design services for the Hubert Middle School Renovation project for a total design professional fee of $328,250.00.
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Contractor Awarded Bid for Godley Station Additions
The Board approved the award of Bid C23-18 (ESPLOST IV) Godley Station K-8 Additions to TQ Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $13,156,901.00. Additional classrooms will be built at the school that are expected to be ready for occupancy by the start of the 2024-25 SY.
Funds for Bi-Directional Amplification Systems Approved
The Board approved the award of Bid C23-16 (ESPLOST) Bi-Directional Amplification (BDA) and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Installation to the firm of Southeastern System Technology in the amount of $2,582,003.00. The systems will be installed at seven (7) elementary schools, five (5) K-8/middle schools and two (2) high schools.
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Personnel Moves
A number of personnel moves were approved by the Board at the May meeting. Congratulations to the following:
Sharonda Murrell has been named Interim Associate Superintendent of Secondary Schools.
Derrick Butler has been named Interim Senior Officer of Secondary Schools
Kimberly Newman has been named Interim Director of Professional Learning – Employee Training and Leadership Development
Samantha Williams has been named Interim Principal of Hodge Elementary School.
Christa Smalls has been named Interim Principal of Heard Elementary.
Lydia Taylor has been named Interim Principal of the STEM Academy at Bartlett Middle.
Those changes are effective July 10th. In addition, two new Co-Directors of the District's School Nutrition Program were named in April.
Congratulations to Rhonda Barlow and Eric Lutzenberger.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Board Public Hearing on Budget
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – 6:00pm
Whitney Administrative Complex –Building G,2 Laura Avenue
