Greene County Board of Education

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

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

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.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA priority enrollment questions clarified

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. Dr.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOE files complaint about LOA admittance

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.
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

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.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA approves charter renewal application

The dispute between Lake Oconee Academy and the Greene County Board of Education concerning the renewal of LOA’s charter continued on Dec. 4 with the LOA board approving a version of the application that will be submitted to the state.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Charter renewal rests with a signature from LOA

In a firm statement received from the Board of Education (BOE), the five-year charter renewal application has been signed, sealed and delivered and is in the hands of Lake Oconee Academy (LOA). No more discussions between the two organizations will occur following a lengthy, months-long review.