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Board member Dr. Howard Hall opened a long exchange about Woodville‑Tompkins, noting the school’s history: “Woodville Tompkins was established in 1847,” and pressing for clarity about whether the lower campus would be demolished, reconstructed or replaced. Capital projects staff and district leadership said the $14.8 million is in the E5 budget to support a range of work — including HVAC replacement, roofing, site improvements for athletic fields and possible construction adjacent to the upper campus — but that the exact scope will be defined during design and after community engagement.

The superintendent’s office said some work (HVAC and roofing) has separate line items and will proceed on schedule; the $14.8 million is intended for programmatic expansion and site work that may include a building addition near the upper campus or future construction on the lower campus. Capital projects staff told the board that some systems are portable and that technology (security, cameras, duress systems) is typically re‑used when a building is closed for renovation.

Several board members said the debate exposed a communications gap. Dr. Hoskins Brown said the lack of a concrete explanation to Dr. Howard Hall at the meeting was “problematic,” urging that the $14.8 million should have been grounded in specific proposed uses when the E5 list was prepared. Other members emphasized that the E5 allocations are intentionally flexible until architects and community input define final plans and cautioned against prematurely committing to a build type or footprint.

Staff described planning steps that would follow: assessments, soil studies, relocation of programs now housed in the lower campus (for example, Building Bridges), continued site feasibility work by civil engineers and community engagement to define programmatic needs (CTAE, athletics, classroom space). The superintendent said the priority list and project rubric will be shared with the board at an upcoming CIC meeting in August.

Board members urged timely town halls and project management assignment to ensure momentum and community oversight. Several members emphasized that while the money is identified in E5, the district will still need to finalize priorities and designs before committing to a specific construction approach.

The board adopted the East Bluffs 5 budget by voice vote during the meeting; members were told the money is reserved for CTAE programmatic expansion, roofing, HVAC and site improvements, with more definitive plans to follow.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Board Meeting - July 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Savannah‑Chatham County Board of Education on July 9 adopted the East Bluffs 5 multiyear capital budget, including a $14,800,000 line item for Woodville‑Tompkins High School that sparked an extended board debate about scope and timing.","taxTitle","Savannah-Chatham County, School Districts, Georgia","taxId",15361,"location","Georgia","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6749439,"Board approves multiple vendor contracts, renewals and budget transfers including NWEA, iReady and $60M capital transfer",2971,1786000,4757000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5340193-c5d1d8a9ac32d5500ced0455ab4eb768&start=1786&end=4757","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5340193-c5d1d8a9ac32d5500ced0455ab4eb768/thumbnail_1786000.jpg","/articles/6749439/Georgia/Board-approves-multiple-vendor-contracts-renewals-and-budget-transfers-including-NWEA-iReady-and-60M-capital-transfer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749439-8923f936946feecb70a231a0548cb5b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158988&Signature=FGJm~H-BE9wQp1yPuoa290SoP88DnEV3uMFzCnAzTz6l3FaMSkAtil8jjIS3zPOnOeAhoZWY9J8Fu-6r6nbQTxiuPLDt2wZdKlFgHHfg1Al1VDnJUZrzMefTpf9IbNG5sTO2FuLfhY2tnyxNPsUxytIB23CYD19~Q3HY1nwbcFFcJjeGIQbWFV7O34MhMwy6ZfirfwP12xojuueGLbCZrvfUhyu9I3TyVbqvgswBGTlxR1zhHCQM2e0myZgUiMb3YjXD080LaRqSToUlW5-mTDyDtjF-5pcFYSeoZNBPqd9PXRwdiRidnIK4IY5724rNZPFU~-R3fRJAnAQ2oB4CsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Savannah‑Chatham County Board of Education approved a batch of vendor contracts, renewals and budget transfers during its July 9 meeting. Key actions included approval of assessment subscriptions, capital fund transfers, construction contracts and annual maintenance renewals.

The board approved a three‑year districtwide purchase of NWEA MAP growth and professional learning services for fiscal years 2026–2028 with a total contract expenditure announced at $1,385,300. The board also approved a one‑year sole‑source renewal of the iReady subscription and professional development for $612,909 and approved an accompanying budget transfer using FY25 end‑of‑year funds.

On capital funding, the board approved a $60,000,000 transfer from the general fund fund balance to the Capital Projects Fund to support the district’s long‑range facility plan. The board also approved a $4,772,000 transfer for classroom audio and emergency duress audio enhancements, with staff noting a target of completing installations across the district by July 2026.

Construction and procurement approvals included awarding the Islands High School athletic field expansion contract (bid C‑25‑12) to Dabs Williams General Contractors LLC for a stated contract amount in the motion of $4,524,000 and approving Allen’s High School HVAC replacement to Mark Plumbing and Mechanical Inc. for $10,795,250 (the board combined motions and voted to approve these items). The board approved use of a Sourcewell master agreement to purchase automotive parts from Genuine Parts Company (GPC, d/b/a NAPA Auto Parts) with an estimated spend of $1,000,000 for FY26. The board also approved the first one‑year renewal of the swimming pool maintenance contract with Aquatic Management Inc., estimated at $778,340, and the first one‑year renewal of HVAC repair/replacement/maintenance services with multiple vendors (estimated annual expenditure $2,300,000).

Several items included brief staff presentations or clarifying questions from trustees about funding sources, procurement rationale and implementation timelines. Where specific budget transfers or procurement amounts were stated in agenda materials and read into the record, the board approved those items by voice vote; the transcript does not record a roll‑call vote count for each motion.","The Savannah‑Chatham County Board of Education approved several vendor contracts and budget transfers on July 9, including a three‑year NWEA MAP agreement, a one‑year iReady renewal, a $60,000,000 transfer to the Capital Projects Fund and a series of construction and HVAC contracts and renewals.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6749436,"Board hears first reading of overhaul to policy FGC on bids, quotations and professional services",144,913000,1057000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5340193-c5d1d8a9ac32d5500ced0455ab4eb768&start=913&end=1057","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5340193-c5d1d8a9ac32d5500ced0455ab4eb768/thumbnail_913000.jpg","/articles/6749436/Georgia/Board-hears-first-reading-of-overhaul-to-policy-FGC-on-bids-quotations-and-professional-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749436-28be743746e8741178d6a878fb7a7e95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158988&Signature=EbRz~NOqF0ApmTx9rYKjKlg-nY1kgOvz-3Yh58b1P8eXIqQShsGv0J~iL5cwlgcW-2LEV5gihTfdEaWb-5gd1Vv41wSPoSMTZBcAkTQr~47Bd~lTYTeA5RErH-wntrWbyMWGnzFIuFkwjoYZ-go8MSOkcQhqp55Kl0M0ZkaRrg4Fo1e4EfsYQMUjzCQBlYGGRbkuSWxnN-M2ltQ4NGArZFQH14SQhw9smFyggcJ9zwG-Qe99QuVIJXs~S2pwihJW4Nwmbw~Tww~LXVjzefpPwLE~E5j12-ymI1by38KDJw1wL32XyOIhv-LtJ-AvdeIJiuuyIfltqkkjhSlqiwpc~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members reviewed a first read of proposed revisions to board policy FGC (Bids and Quotations) and an accompanying regulation that updates fee schedules for professional services used on facilities projects.

Attorney Diekel told trustees the revisions are intended to “maximize the flexibility of the school district in negotiating professional services contracts for facilities projects regardless of whether they meet the definition of a public works construction contract under the Georgia public works construction law.” Diekel said the regulation streamlines prior fee tables, updates ceiling amounts to reflect market changes since 2013 and replaces rigid job‑title mappings with narrative descriptions of experience and seniority to better match how design firms structure staff.

Board members asked whether the capital projects team benchmarked comparable large districts; staff said the fee ranges were based on local market rates observed among vendors the district works with rather than a statewide survey. The board was told the item will return for a final second reading and potential adoption at the August board meeting.","The board received a first reading of a comprehensive rewrite of policy FGC to clarify alignment with Georgia public works procurement law and provide updated fee‑schedule guidance for professional services; Attorney Diekel outlined goals to increase flexibility and update fee ceilings.","actionData","errors"]

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Board adopts East Bluffs 5 budget; $14.8 million set aside for Woodville‑Tompkins amid calls for clearer plan

Board approves multiple vendor contracts, renewals and budget transfers including NWEA, iReady and $60M capital transfer

Board hears first reading of overhaul to policy FGC on bids, quotations and professional services