Savannah high school firing entire staff

Associated Press

A failing Savannah high school is firing its entire staff as it struggles to avoid state takeover.

A Savannah-Chatham County Public School System spokeswoman confirmed Thursday that Superintendent Dr. Thomas Lockamy is meeting with teachers and staff at Beach High School to inform them.

Employees are being told that they may reapply for their jobs. The same number of positions will be available.

Beach High School has been classified by the state as needing improvement for the past eight years, linked to the school's annual progress measures.

School officials said the firings were a last resort after teachers asked for more money for changes like additional training and a longer school day.