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Student tells Savannah‑Chatham County meeting attendance matters: 'Miss school, miss out'
Summary
A student speaking during public comment at a Savannah‑Chatham County meeting said they value school for teacher support and friends, warning peers that skipping school means missing opportunities.
A student identified only as a public commenter told a Savannah‑Chatham County meeting that they enjoy school because of teacher support and social connections, and warned their peers: "Miss school, miss out."
At the meeting, the student said attending school helps them meet new people and get help in subjects where they need support. "Meeting new people that has a different personality than me. I like school because the teachers support us with a different subject that we need help in, and I get to see my friends. Miss school, miss out," the student said.
The remarks came during the meeting's public comment period and did not accompany any formal agenda item or vote. No school officials or board members responded on the record during the transcript segment provided.
The comment reflects a personal perspective on the value of in-person schooling; the meeting transcript contains no additional details about specific policies, programs, or proposed actions tied to the remark.
No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded in the transcript segment containing the comment.
