Greene County Board of Education

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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.The alleged conduct was found to have violated...
Greene County’s Tiger Stadium is shaping up to be one of the finest venues in the state. (JASON EASLEY/Staff)

Greene County’s Tiger Stadium is shaping up to be one of the finest venues in the state. (JASON EASLEY/Staff)

Greene BOE spends $549K on marquee, scoreboard

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Greene County Board of Education took out its checkbook during its June 20 meeting and spent approximately $2,324,000, with the lion’s share going to materials for the new Greene County Elementary School and enhancements for Tiger Stadium.GCES will receive audiovisual, low-voltage, and...
Shanita Wright, director of nutrition for Greene County Schools helps deliver meals to local families in need. The Greene County School Nutrition Department has distributed more than 6,400 meals this month alone. (CONTRIBUTED)

Shanita Wright, director of nutrition for Greene County Schools helps deliver meals to local families in need. The Greene County School Nutrition Department has distributed more than 6,400 meals this month alone. (CONTRIBUTED)

GCSS, Atlas partner to feed kids for summer

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Throughout June, the Greene County School System’s Summer Feeding Program provided free meals to underserved community families.The seasonal program runs annually after the regular school year ends, and breakfast and lunch are available to children up to 18 years old.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA, GCSS make progress in ongoing dispute

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Both sides put aside at least one disagreement in the ongoing battle between the Greene County Board of Education and Lake Oconee Academy following LOA’s most recent Board of Governor’s meeting held at the school on May 6.On April 30, LOA responded to an ethics complaint filed earlier in April by...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA priority enrollment questions clarified

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Greene County voters will make decisions during early voting and the May 21 Republican Primary to shape the future. Still, the three contests for seats on the Board of Education may have less impact locally.Dr. Perry Lee was appointed BOE chairman in 2023 when Michael Lynch retired.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOE files complaint about LOA admittance

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 4, 2024
A formal complaint filed by Greene County School Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston regarding enrollment practices for new students at Lake Oconee Academy was sent to the Georgia Department of Education, Federal Programs and Special Education, and the Professional Standards Committee.The complaint,...
Dr. Maggie Kjer greets participants at her meet and greet event. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Dr. Maggie Kjer greets participants at her meet and greet event. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Kjer hosts meet and greet to discuss candidacy

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 15, 2024
In what may be a confusing ballot with two similar names for the District 4 seat on the Greene County Board of Education (BOE), Dr. Maggie Kjer is making the rounds in a series of informative meet-and-greet sessions within her district.
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