Regular Board Meeting - June 3, 2026

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Board held its regular meeting on June 3, 2026, covering a broad range of topics including policy reviews, charter school petition decisions, strategic planning, and multiple procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included approval of contract renewals for substitute employee services with ESS Southeast LLC (approximately $9 million), technology products hardware and software contracts with R.E. Jones Educational Solutions and CDW Government (estimated $7 million annually), and school nutrition food products and distribution services with Williams Institutional Foods (estimated $10.3 million). The board also approved a contract award to Mosler LLC for HVAC replacement at Savannah Classical Academy at a cost of $1.83 million, along with a budget transfer of $2.2 million including contingency funds. Additionally, a change order and budget transfer were approved for Johnson High School roof replacement, increasing the contract by $839,347. The board discussed budget adoption challenges due to pending tax digest information, ultimately withdrawing motions to adopt the tentative budget and millage rate to allow for more complete data. The board denied two new charter school petitions (Nexus Academy and Harmony Oaks) citing concerns over operational readiness and capacity. The meeting also included updates on capital improvement projects, safety and security enhancements, and community engagement efforts. Public comments addressed concerns about educational technology use and district staff relations. Overall, the meeting involved significant procurement decisions related to facilities, services, and contracts, alongside strategic and policy deliberations affecting future district operations and budgeting.