LOA recognizes Schmidt; approves capital projects

During its June 2 meeting, the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors recognized founding member Dick Schmidt, who is retiring from the board after serving since 2006.Executive Director Dr. Brad Bowling presented Schmidt with a plaque engraved by LOA’s engineering class.It reads: “With deepest...

LOA discusses funding options for new middle school

Lake Oconee Academy Executive Director Dr. Brad Bowling told the Board of Governors last Monday that an architectural and engineering firm has toured the school’s campus to prepare concept plans and cost estimates for the new middle school.Bowling said plans will be ready by June or July for the...

LOA works to improve communication

Lake Oconee Academy is making progress toward improving its transparency and communication with stakeholders.LOA’s Board of Governors discussed communication updates during its first meeting of the year on Jan. 6.According to the board, each school level publishes monthly newsletters, some with...

LOA talks dual enrollment on campus

Dual enrollment classes that are offered in person at Lake Oconee Academy highlighted the school’s Board of Governors meeting on Monday.Dr. Brad Bowling, LOA’s executive director, said the school used to offer dual enrollment classes online through Georgia Military College.

LOA school resource officer fired by sheriff’s office

Greene County Deputy Jonathan Franco has been fired by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for violating the deputy’s oath of office and having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to a letter from Chief Deputy Richard Campbell filed in Franco’s personnel records.Sheriff Donnie...