Greene County Board of Education

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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BOE approves budget; discipline process updated

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Greene County Board of Education adopted the school system’s fiscal year 2027 budget and discussed several policy matters during its June 18 meeting.The board held a public hearing on the FY27 budget shortly before Thursday evening’s meeting, following an earlier hearing on June 11.
Steve Kilgore

Steve Kilgore

Kilgore announces re-election campaign

Maureen Stratton
Friday, March 6, 2026
Steve Kilgore, a two-term member of the Greene County Board of Education, has announced his candidacy for re-election. Primaries will be held in May with the general election slated for November.
Last month, the Greene County School of Scholars began their work at GCES. During the recent BOE meeting, the administration reported multiple students’ improving on both behavior and academic levels. CONTRIBUTED

Last month, the Greene County School of Scholars began their work at GCES. During the recent BOE meeting, the administration reported multiple students’ improving on both behavior and academic levels. CONTRIBUTED

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GCES reveals major student program success in BOE meeting

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Greene County Board of Education met on Feb. 12 for its second monthly meeting of 2026 and shared multiple updates from the beginning of the calendar year.
Dr. Arryn Schmuhl stands alongside his wife and son while taking the oath of office as the GCSS superintendent. COURTESY OF GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Dr. Arryn Schmuhl stands alongside his wife and son while taking the oath of office as the GCSS superintendent. COURTESY OF GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS

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Schmuhl sworn in as GCSS superintendent

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Greene County Board of Education held a called meeting on July 10 to vote on the final approval of Dr. Arryn Schmuhl as the new GCSS superintendent. The BOE entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters, and Schmuhl was sworn in by Judge Russell Wall shortly after.
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Greene BOE hears proposals for building, sign

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Greene County Board of Education heard two project proposals during its first meeting of the year on Jan. 16.The JROTC department presented a proposal for an annex building totaling just under 15,000 sq. ft., located near the high school gym and adding to the existing JROTC space.
Otho Tucker

Otho Tucker

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Tucker looks to serve all students in Greene County

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Greene County Board of Education enters the new year with a new chairman. Otho Tucker will serve his first meeting as chairman on Jan. 16.“I would like to thank the community for its overwhelming support during the election process.
A new agriculture center was proposed for Greene County High School. (CONTRIBUTED)

A new agriculture center was proposed for Greene County High School. (CONTRIBUTED)

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New agriculture center proposed for Greene County High School

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Last week, the Greene County Board of Education featured a presentation by new high school principal John Ellenburg on a proposed new pathway for students.According to Ellenburg, the new pathway would consist of five courses among four pathways.
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Professional standards commission rules on BOE complaint

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) ruled earlier this year on an ethics case against Dr. Otho Tucker, former CEO of Lake Oconee Academy (LOA), regarding the priority enrollment of the children of part-time employees at the school.
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