Regular Board Meeting - May 6, 2026

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) held a regular board meeting on May 6, 2026, which included extensive discussions on procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a $4 million budget transfer to continue purchasing student HP Chromebooks from R.E. Jones Educational Solutions under an existing contract, supporting district-wide digital learning. The board also approved the award of a $7.8 million contract to Savvas Learning Company for a new mathematics textbook adoption, funded by general fund balance, covering printed materials and professional learning support over multiple years. Additionally, the board approved the first renewal of an audio enhancement contract for up to 15 school sites and a $2 million renewal for milk product supply to school cafeterias. A significant capital improvement project was addressed with approval of a $1.5 million change order to Summit Corporation for temporary modular classrooms at Hubert Middle School to facilitate renovations. The meeting also covered policy reviews related to student discipline and grading, including discussions on consistency in enforcement and credit recovery practices. A contentious discussion occurred regarding compliance with new state legislation banning bell-to-bell cell phone use in schools, focusing on the procurement of lockers and pouches for device storage, with concerns raised about costs and implementation. The board approved a budget transfer of approximately $740,000 for lockers to comply with the law for K-8 schools, while deferring high school implementation. Overall, the meeting emphasized procurement decisions supporting educational technology, instructional materials, facilities improvements, and compliance with new policies affecting student management and school operations.