Greene County Board of Education

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Charter renewal rests with a signature from LOA

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, November 30, 2023

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.

Attendees listen and ask questions of Otho Tucker and Maggie Combs as they run for the Greene County Board of Education. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Public hears from challengers to unseat two BOE members

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Judging by the crowd at last Thursday’s meet and greet at Oconee Brewing for Dr. Otho Tucker and Maggie Combs, the next Board of Education election going to voters in April and May next year will be a challenging one.

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Charter negotiations nearing completion

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The charter negotiations to complete a petition that ultimately goes to the Georgia Department of Education for Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) appear to be nearing completion with the Greene County Board of Education (BOE).

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Greene United site claims education is in danger

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, October 5, 2023

A website has been launched and advertised locally through billboards and print media calling for “educational excellence for all” in Greene County, although, to date, no one has taken responsibility for it.

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BOE floats funds for raises to LOA

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Greene County Board of Education (BOE) last week voted unanimously to assist Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) with state-mandated raises for teachers, and staff and increased insurance costs.

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LOA reviews charter renewal requests from BOE

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Nine charter renewal requests from the Greene County Board of Education (BOE) prompted a lengthy discussion at last week’s Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) Board of Governors meeting. The need for a charter renewal, necessary every five years, has been top of mind for both the administration and parents.

Dr. Otho Tucker, former CEO of Lake Oconee Academy, announces his running for the chairman of the Greene County Board of Education.

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Tucker announces campaign for Greene BOE chair

Dr. Otho Tucker

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Dr. Otho Tucker, the former head of Lake Oconee Academy, recently announced that he is running for Greene County Board of Education Chair with a mission to put Greene County students first. Tucker is a Republican and the Republican Primary will be held on May 21, 2024.

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Lee announces campaign to keep BOE chairman seat

News Staff

Thursday, August 31, 2023

After recently assuming the position of chairman, Dr. Perry Lee has announced his intentions to seek his first full term as chairman of Greene County’s Board of Education (BOE).

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BOE avoids inflation by rolling back millage rate

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Last week, the Greene County Board of Education (BOE) met to announce a new millage rate of 10.311 and budget for fiscal year 2024. The millage rate has dropped every year since 2018, and the BOE recently broke ground on a new elementary school being built off Meadow Crest Road.

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Milestones: some improvement during pandemic recovery

Mark Engel

Thursday, August 3, 2023

As Greene County students head back to classes this week, the results of their work last year have been released by the Georgia Department of Education.

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