In an effort to better serve our students and reduce transportation costs for the district, the Savannah-Chatham County School Board has voted unanimously to change bell times for the 2009-10 school year.

A committee of principals, central office staff and First Student developed the new schedule after several extensive meetings.

The new schedule consists of a 4 tier system which includes two start times for elementary schools and a later start time for high school.

The new schedule will require fewer routes and save the district $2,100,000 in transportation costs.

You can view the new bell schedule at www.sccpss.com.