# School Board Retreat Day 2 - September 25, 2026


**Body:** SCCPSSCommunications
**Date:** September 24, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Policy


The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) held a board retreat on September 25, 2026, focusing extensively on facilities planning, administrative space consolidation, and academic policies including promotion and retention. The board discussed the long-range facilities plan, emphasizing strategic use of existing buildings, potential property sales, and the need for community engagement in decisions about underutilized schools. They reviewed guardrails for facility evaluation and debated the balance between centralized administrative offices and satellite locations to improve efficiency and collaboration. The retreat also covered academic strategies, including revisions to grading and promotion policies, with a focus on accountability, multiple measures for student assessment, and support for students at risk of retention. Additionally, updates were provided on the district's transformation strategy targeting low-performing schools, highlighting investments in leadership, coaching, and instructional support. The board expressed interest in data-driven decision-making, community involvement, and ongoing monitoring of progress. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were detailed, but discussions on facility investments and potential property sales indicate future procurement considerations.

**Source:** SCCPSSCommunications