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Savannah-Chatham superintendent warns Georgia Promise Scholarship could strain district budget, outlines differentiated supports
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts said the state's Georgia Promise Scholarship (up to $6,500 per eligible student) may reduce local funding tied to enrollment; the district plans differentiated interventions for 18 named schools, a zero-based budgeting approach and boundary adjustments to address enrollment and performance.
Dr. Denise Watts, superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, told reporters the district is preparing for both short- and long-term work after the state's release of schools eligible for the Georgia Promise Scholarship. "This does, however, funnel funding away from the local budget that we have and can present some challenges for school districts," Watts said, noting the scholarship offers eligible students up to $6,500 toward nonpublic education expenses.
Watts said 18 schools in the district met the state's criteria of ranking in the…
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