Judge Tammy Stokes of the Superior Court of Chatham County administered the oath of office Wednesday, swearing in members of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education, including returning District 1 representative Denise Grabowski and newly elected District 7 representative Stephanie Campbell.

The oath, read aloud by Judge Stokes, included a pledge to uphold both the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia. "An employee of Chatham County and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as an employee, do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of Georgia," Stokes recited.

The ceremony formally introduced board representatives by district and featured brief remarks from members. Denise Grabowski, beginning a second term representing District 1, said she was "thrilled to be embarking upon my 2nd term as a district 1 representative" and thanked voters and colleagues for the opportunity to continue focusing on student needs.

Cornelia H. Hall, representing District 3 and serving her fourth term, emphasized an evidence-based approach to decision-making and the board's responsibility to allocate resources by need. Hall told the audience, "We've gotta keep public education alive in this country."

Dr. Dionne Hoskins Brown, District 2 representative, and Stephanie Campbell, the newly elected District 7 representative, each offered brief remarks thanking constituents and family; Campbell said, "I'm here to do the work," and described a steep learning curve as she begins her term.

The event included presentation of colors by the Savannah High School Army JROTC and a musical performance by the Savannah Arts Academy Skylarks. Organizers invited attendees to meet the board and take photos after the ceremony; refreshments were made available to guests.

No motions, votes, or policy decisions were recorded during the ceremony. The swearing-in establishes the membership that will participate in future board meetings and any forthcoming votes on district policy, budget and operations.