Special Called Board of Education Meeting

The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education held a special called meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and budgetary matters for the upcoming fiscal year. Key procurement actions included the approval of RFP 26-35, awarding contracts to 32 vendors for educational materials and supplies at an estimated annual cost of $2 million, and the renewal of the PowerSchool contract for $857,355.59 to support student data management and related services. The board also reviewed and adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget totaling approximately $704.7 million for the general fund, with additional budgets for special revenue, capital projects, and other funds. The budget maintained the current millage rate of 17.331 mills and included a planned use of $17.2 million from the fund balance to support operations amid slower revenue growth and increased personnel costs. Discussions highlighted challenges such as declining enrollment, slower tax digest growth due to legislative changes, and the need for strategic staffing assessments and financial management improvements. The board emphasized the importance of balancing fiscal responsibility with maintaining educational quality and employee compensation, with ongoing reviews and updates planned throughout the year.