Regular Board Meeting - July 8, 2026

The Savannah Chatham County Public School System Board of Education held its regular board meeting on July 8, 2026. Key procurement discussions included the approval of contract renewals and awards for various services and projects. The board approved the second one-year renewal of contracts under RFP 24-18 for speech language pathology and school psychological services, with an estimated annual cost of $1.2 million. They also approved the second renewal of the HVAC repair, replacement, installation, and preventive maintenance services contract (RFP 24-62) for an estimated $3.5 million annually. Additionally, the board authorized a contract amendment for the West Chatham Schools design project with Hugsy Gay Bell and Dong International, Inc., involving a design and construction administration fee of approximately $8.88 million. The board approved a contract extension for school nutrition paper products and supplies with an estimated cost of $921,955 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Furthermore, the board awarded a contract for an Enterprise Document Management System (RFP 26-07) to Harvest Technology Group Inc. for an initial estimated cost of $2.2 million to digitize student records. Discussions also touched on policy updates, including electronic device restrictions and sexual harassment protocols, as well as concerns about sustainability in school nutrition supplies. Board members emphasized the need for improved communication and input processes for large capital projects moving forward.