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Public commenters raise personnel, telehealth, AI and STEM certification concerns

Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education · March 11, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, a teacher contested a termination recommendation, a telehealth vendor proposed a school-based pilot, parents and students urged clarity on AI use and STEM certification status, and a parent requested open-records clarification for a wellness report.

Several members of the public addressed the board during the March 11 public comment period, raising personnel, health, technology and transparency concerns.

Raymond Watson, a district teacher since 2018, said he received a recommendation for termination and described the process as abrupt and isolating; he urged the district to consider the full record and said he wants to return to his students if appropriate. Watson said he had been removed from his classroom and placed out of contact since Jan. 23 and sought a fair hearing of the facts.

Jennifer Murphy, business…

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