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Board adopts East Bluffs 5 budget; $14.8 million set aside for Woodville‑Tompkins amid calls for clearer plan
Summary
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.
The Savannah‑Chatham County Board of Education on July 9 adopted the East Bluffs 5 (ESPLOST) multiyear capital budget, including a $14,800,000 allocation tied to Woodville‑Tompkins High School. Board members pressed staff for clearer specifics on how the money will be used and when projects will occur.
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,…
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