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District outlines five‑year transformation plan for 12 schools, including leadership bonuses and high‑dosage tutoring

Savannah‑Chatham County Board of Education (workshop) · April 22, 2026
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Summary

District leaders proposed a five‑year, conditions‑first strategy focused on 12 elementary/K‑8/middle schools selected by a weighted formula (70% CCPI, 20% reading, 10% suspension), with concentrated early investment in coaching, tutoring, paraprofessionals and leadership incentives.

At a workshop Thursday, district staff presented a concentrated five‑year transformation strategy that would put 12 elementary and middle schools on an intensive improvement path aimed at accelerating literacy and numeracy gains and stabilizing leadership.

Dr. Barnes described the model as “conditions first,” asking for a multi‑year commitment that pairs organizational infrastructure investments with intensive coaching and supports for principals and teachers. He said schools were chosen by a weighted risk formula (70% CCRPI/CCPI performance, 20% reading‑on‑grade‑level results, 10% suspension rate) and that the list evolved…

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