GMAS 5th Grade Math Assessments Report
District staff presented the Board with a report on 2022 5th Grade Math Assessments. The district saw declines from previous years that are in line with many trends across the nation, but SY 22 student performance still surpassed the SCCPSS Comparison Group (Georgia school districts of like size and demographic makeup). SY 2022 represents a new baseline for performance. Prior years' data (SY 18, SY 19) are not comparable to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemichttp://go.boarddocs.com/ga/sccs/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CKKHBW47C32D
Contract Approved for Graduations at Enmarket Arena in 2023
The Board approved the award of M23259 with Oak View Group Facilities, LLC for rental of facilities and services at the Enmarket Arena May 21-25, 2023, for Graduation Ceremonies. The total Cost is $125,064.
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2023-24 Academic Calendar Reviewed
The draft 2023-2024 Academic Calendar was presented for review and awareness during the November 2, 2022, Board Meeting using the framework of the current 2022-2023 Academic Calendar. A calendar recommendation is under development by administration using feedback received by the Superintendent's Professional Senate. Administration seeks Board action during the December 7, 2022, Board meeting.
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Superintendent's Professional Senate Report
A report from the latest meeting of the Superintendent's Professional Senate was presented by our District Teacher and Instructional Support Person of the Year.
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Student of the Month Recognized
The Superintendent's Student of the Month for October is Ryland Bartley, a 12th grader at the School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High. Congratulations, Ryland!
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Board Receives Quality Designation
The Georgia School Board Association has recognized the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education as a Quality Board for 2022. GSBA showcases achievements of Boards of Education by recognizing Boards whose hard work and dedication create a culture of good governance and student success across the state. We thank the members of this board who work hard to create a culture of success for students and communities. On behalf of our 36,000-plus students and 5,600 employees, congratulations!
Superintendent Recognized as National Finalist
The Association for Career and Technical Education announced Dr. Ann Levett as the 2022 ACTE Region II Carl Perkins Community Service Award. This award recognizes the finest career and technical education leaders who have demonstrated innovation in the classroom, Dr Levett is one of only five individuals named as a National Finalist for the 2023 award, which will be announced in November. Beach Alumnus and current GSU student Isaiah Jobe-Winn read the accolades for Dr. Levett into the record.
American Education Week Proclamation
The Board proclaimed the week of November 13-19, 2022 be recognized as the 101st Annual Observance of American Education Week in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System and all throughout Chatham County.
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Retired Educators Day
The Board proclaimed the day of November 6th, 2022, as declared by the Governor of the State of Georgia, be recognized as Retired Educators' Day in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System and that every citizen join us throughout the entire month of November to recognize the lasting contributions of retired educators.
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Policy First Reads
Policy LE and Deletion of Regulation LE-R – School Community Organizations Relations (Four Year Review – Changes Recommended) Pursuant to Board Policy BDE- Policy Review, District Administration has reviewed Board Policy LE along with the regulation. Changes are recommended to provide clear policy language that is directly aligned to Community Organizations Relations and current District priorities. The regulation is recommended for deletion.
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Policy CK and Regulation CK-R – Professional Development Opportunities (Four Year Review – Changes Recommended) Pursuant to Board Policy BDE- Policy Review, District Administration has reviewed Board Policy CK along with the supporting regulation and determined a need for updated language to ensure alignment of the Comprehensive Learning Plan with current priorities and state requirements.
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Policy GAD and Regulation GAD-R – Professional Learning Opportunities (Four Year Review –Changes Recommended) Pursuant to Board Policy BDE- Policy Review, District Administration has reviewed Board Policy GAD along with the supporting regulation and determined a need for changes to update language for greater alignment with State Board of Education Rule 160-3-3-.04 and the Professional Standards Commission.
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Policy IKBC – Material Harmful to Minors Complaint Resolution Process
(New Policy) District Administration has determined a need to create Board Policy IKBC - Material Harmful to Minors Complaint Resolution Process in accordance with statute O.C.G.A. 20-2-324-.6 that requires the adoption of policy language no later than January 1, 2023. Model policy language provided by the Georgia School Boards Association is offered.
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Regulation IFBD-R – Media Centers
(Mid Period Review – Changes Recommended) District Administration has the reviewed Regulation IFBD-R – Media Centers to update language for alignment with the newly required Board Policy IKBC – Materials Harmful to Minors Complaint Resolution Process.
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Policy Adoptions
Policy IDBA – Sex Education (New Policy)
District Administration has determined a need to create Board Policy IDBA – Sex Education to ensure appropriate compliance with SBOE Rule 106-4-2-.12 as amended per health instruction requirements of HB 287. Model policy as presented by the Georgia School Boards Association has been utilized in the development of this new policy.
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Policy KMB – Policy – Possession of Weapons by Visitors
(Four Year Review – Changes Recommended) Pursuant to Board Policy BDE- Policy Review, District Administration has reviewed Board Policy KMB and determined a need to update language to make clear references to appropriate state statutes.
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Other Board Business: Charter Contract Terms
The Board approved various extensions to certain Charter School Contracts providing an extension to their existing terms. Read here for more:
Coastal Empire Montessori and Savannah Classical Academy Contract Terms Extension: http://go.boarddocs.com/ga/sccs/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CKLMZB5D2AF7
Oglethorpe Charter School Amendment # 4: Terms Extension: http://go.boarddocs.com/ga/sccs/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CKLMZE5D2EA8
Tybee Island Maritime Academy Charter School Amendment # 3: Terms Extension: http://go.boarddocs.com/ga/sccs/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CKMLCQ55F160
School Board Member Compensation
The Board urges the General Assembly to review the annual compensation levels for Board of Education members as proposed under SB 419 during the 2022 Legislative Session. A Board resolution will be reviewed for formal adoption and submission to the Georgia General Assembly in preparation for the 2023 Legislative Session.
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More Schools to Receive Multimedia Classroom Presentation Systems
The Board approved four additional schools to be added to the list for AE Intercom, classroom audio and camera upgrades to include Butler ES, Gadsden ES, Juliette Low ES, and Shuman ES with no additional funds being added to a contact with Netplanner Systems Inc approved earlier this year.
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More Metal Detectors Approved
The Board approved the purchase of sixteen (16) CEIA 02PN20-LFA/EZ-0081 1000mm elliptical metal detectors from Point Security, Inc. at the cost of $258,166.00.
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ESPLOST Updates
Construction Change Orders on K-12 Multi-School Campus
The Board approved Construction Change Order #56 to CPPI of Georgia, LLC in the deductive amount of $2,200,190 for the removal of all project scope of the work shown on the City of Garden City property.
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Construction Change Order #59 to CPPI of Georgia, LLC in the deductive amount of $9,316,440 for the removal of the stadium and associated fieldhouse facilities scope of work from the contract was tabled by the Board for further review and consideration during the next regularly scheduled meeting.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Board Accountability Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 09, 2022 - 3:30 PM
Whitney Administrative Complex- Building G
Board Accountability Committee- Equity Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - 3:30 PM
Whitney Administrative Complex- Building
District 7 Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:30 PM
Location: Bloomingdale Elementary School
