Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
Strategic Plan 2031
What is a strategic plan?
A strategic plan is how we turn our vision for students into action. Serving as our collective roadmap, this five-year plan sets the direction for the school district, highlights our main priorities, and defines how we’ll measure progress. With this plan, we make well-informed choices about resource allocation, coordinate work across schools and departments, and remain focused on building a brighter future for every student.
Who creates the strategic plan?
The entire community – from students, staff, families, school and district leaders, elected officials, businesses, and educational partners – share their perspectives and hopes to shape the strategic plan.
This plan will make us a fearless district that dares to dream and is unafraid to challenge the status quo.
Dr. Denise Watts, Superintendent
Watch this video to learn what the community shared during stakeholder engagement
A Systemwide Strategic Planning Process
Inventory & Ideation
Review system performance, current conditions, and innovative opportunities.
September - December 2025
Stakeholder Engagement
Gather system wide input to inform direction
January - February 2026
Synthesis, Priority, & Measurement
Synthesize input to prioritize systemwide focus areas and define success measures
March - April 2026
Implementation Launch
Prepare for final approval and ready the plan for action
May 2026 - June 2026
Implementation & Monitoring
Execute, monitor and adjust the plan.
June 2026 - June 2031
News About Strategic Plan 2031
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Feedback was collected from students, families, educators, school and district leaders, civic leaders and community partners across Savannah and Chatham County.
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Community members are invited to share ideas that will guide priorities, programs, and investments through 2031.
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This survey is designed to gather honest, thoughtful input from various members to help shape the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s (SCCPSS) next strategic plan.