Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update:

Key takeaways

Board received budget development update citing declining enrollment, tax reform, and state budget adjustments.
Approved renewal of PowerSchool subscriptions for $857,355.59 to continue district data services for staff and parents.
Extended sole source contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for one year at $447,119.24 to maintain financial and HR systems.

Adoption of FY2027 Budget and Tentative Millage Rate

At the Special Called Meeting, the Board adopted a recommendation for the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget consisting of five components: the General Fund Budget, General Obligation Debt Budget, Special Revenue Funds Budget, Capital Projects Funds Budget, and Other Funds Budget.

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In addition to the budget, the Board adopted a tentative millage rate. The tentative millage rate reflects no mill increase or decrease from the FY26 budget, for a total combined millage of 17.331 mills (17.331 mills for maintenance and operations and 0 mill for general obligation bond debt).

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The recommended FY27 Budget is presented for approval to sustain District operations from the start of the fiscal year (July 1) through adoption of the final recommended millage rate that is currently scheduled for July 15, 2026. This budget remains subject to amendment based on updated budget and millage rate timeline.

Budget Process Update

The vote followed an update to the Board on the budget development process which is being impacted by declining enrollment, tax reform, and state budget adjustments.

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Other Board Actions and Updates

Powerschool Renewed

The Board approved the renewal of PowerSchool subscriptions for a total cost of $857,355.59.

PowerSchool is used throughout the district providing data to staff and parents.

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Tyler Technologies Contract Renewed as Sole Source for a One Year Performance Period

On June 5, 2019, the Board approved the award to Tyler Technologies, Inc., to replace the existing legacy CGI/AMS VSE Financial and Human Resource Management System with a commercial cloud-based solution. The original contract award and performance period was for five (5) years under RFP 18-65. The Board approved of the sole source to establish a contract for the sixteen application services for an additional one-year performance period at a cost of $447,119.24.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Audit Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 8am

Whitney Administrative Complex

Millage Rate Hearing #1

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – 11am