SCCPSS leaders visit schools to kick off 2025-26 school year

Board President Moss and Superintendent Doctor Watts visited multiple schools on the first day of the 2025-26 school year to greet staff and students and to encourage educators and school employees to listen and engage as the year begins.

The visits — which included stops at Myers Middle School, Jacob G. Smith's swing site, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School, A. B. Williams and Islands High — were intended as visible support for teachers, custodians and food service workers, according to the transcript of on-site remarks.

School leaders and visitors emphasized morale and presence. The transcript records visitors saying, "The best way for it to be great is to listen." Another remark captured was, "It's a time of renewal. It's a time of a new beginning," reflecting the ceremonial tone of the morning.

Speakers greeted students directly; one speaker addressed pupils with "Good morning, scholars," and asked how they were feeling. The transcript also records comments stressing that it is "important for teachers and for administrators and for custodians, for food service workers to see us out here. And to get that thank you for being here and wishing them an amazing year."

The outreach covered multiple campuses identified above; no policy actions, motions or votes were discussed during these remarks. The transcript indicates the statements were part of first-day visits and public greeting, not part of a formal board meeting agenda or decision-making session.

For SCCPSS, Ken Slatz identified himself at the end of the recorded remarks: "For SCCPSS, I'm Ken Slatz." The transcript does not specify additional administrative details such as follow-up actions, funding or schedule changes tied to the visits.

The visits combined short, affirming remarks and on-campus presence; the transcript reflects a brief, morale-focused set of remarks rather than a substantive policy discussion.