June 2, 2021

OPERATIONAL UPDATE

M. Ann Levett, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools
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 SY 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
What a Year!

❑ Last Day of School - May 21, 2021

❑ Academics Continue – Summer Learning EMBRACE – Starts June 3, 2021
❑ Graduation Celebrations and Ceremonies a Success!
❑ Technology Return & Inventory a Priority

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 SY 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
What a Year!

CLASS OF 2021
1,964 GRADUATES! Class of 2021
125 PARTICIPANTS! 2020 Rainbow Ceremony

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2021! 3

 Summer Learning Numbers
Extended Learning Opportunities:
EMBRACE – Summer Learning begins June 3, 2021!
SUMMER SESSION #1 SUMMER SESSION #2
7070 Students Registered 820 Students Registered
671 Teachers and Assistants Employed 127 Teachers and Assistants Employed
793 Utilizing Before & Aftercare 125 Utilizing Before & Aftercare

TOTAL NUMBER OF SUMMER LEARNING OFFERINGS (SESSION 1 & 2) = 1,245

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 SY 2021-2022: AUGUST 4, 2021
SCCPSS is planning for a 5-day return in SY 21-22
❑ SY 21-22: Transition year / Back to familiar operations
❑ Expect certain Safety Protocols to remain – Back to School Announcements
❑ Student Social/Emotional Well-Being is a priority
❑ Virtual Learning Option: E-Learning Academy

Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy

SCELA will provide a virtual option for families who prefer online
learning for their children during the 2021-22 School Year.
REGISTRATION will be open through June 18, 2021
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SY 2021-2022: AUGUST 4, 2021
SCCPSS is planning for a 5-day return in SY 21-22
❑ Mask Management

When the school year 2021-2022 begins, SCCPSS fully expects the wearing of masks to be
optional for staff and students. The Public Health State of Emergency no longer provides a
basis for the requirement. As COVID transmission rates decline and vaccinations continue to
have a positive impact, pandemic restrictions will slowly ease. SCCPSS will continue to review
public health conditions and take guidance from public health officials to make decisions in the
best interest of safety.
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 FOCUSED PRIORITIES:
SY 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR Getting Ready!
❑ ENROLLMENT: Intentional effort planned to reach families and ensure they are enrolled and
ready for the 2021-22 School Year.

❑ STUDENT REGISTRATION: Starting June 14 for new families or those who have had a
change in address. In-person assistance is available at the SCCPSS Student & Family Service
Center, 400 East Broad Street or call 912-395-5584.

❑ ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT: Limited Placement. Reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Limited to ensure capacity controls for anticipated social distancing.

❑ TECHNOLOGY: Maintenance, Purchase, and Distribution plan a priority.

❑ TRANSPORTATION: Continues to be an area of concern. Challenges are expected due to

Social Distancing aspects. 7
SY 2021-2022:

SCCPSS is planning for all students to return to the

classroom when the 2021-22 School Year begins.

Days a Week
The District will function in a manner
that is as close to Pre-Covid operations
as possible.

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 Transmission Rates
Chatham County

Percentage of Community Transmission

Positive Tests Index
Daily Case Rate Low: less than 5%
Note: The data will be updated weekly, and will
Moderately High: 51-100 cases per
100,000 county residents

Per 100,000
reflect the positivity rates of the week prior.
May 31: 79 = Orange
May 28: 3.9% = Green

No longer
reported.

https://covid19.gachd.org/chatham-county-covid-19-data/ 9
HURRICANE SEASON
HURRICANE SEASON
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
We are poised for possible disruptions!
Our Distance Learning Platform is in place.

For 2021, a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which
6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major
hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher) is expected.
noaa.gov 10
JUNE 2, 2021

OPERATIONAL UPDATE

DISCUSSION

M. Ann Levett, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools
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