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Student Senate urges simpler access to services, split counselor roles and a student tab on SCCPSS website
Summary
Student leaders from across Savannah‑Chatham County told the Board of Education on May 7 that they want easier access to district supports, clearer communication and sharper counselor roles to help students succeed.
Student leaders from across Savannah-Chatham County told the Board of Education on May 7 that they want easier access to district supports, clearer communication and sharper counselor roles to help students succeed.
The 2024–25 superintendent student senate presented findings from a spring charrette, Ashton Washington, an 11th‑grader at Windsor Forest High School, said the group "collaborates with school district leaders to incorporate student perspectives into decision making." Michael Grant, a 10th‑grader at Beach High School, summarized the senate’s problem statement: "Students require specialized support to thrive."
The students said four recurring topics — school safety, mental health, dress code, and extracurriculars — produced concrete recommendations they want the district to implement.…
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