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Shelia Carson-Drake

Shelia Carson-Drake

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Shelia Drake vies for Board of Education District 1 seat

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 13, 2022
A woman who hails from a long line of Greene County educators and whose mother is the namesake of a middle school is running for a seat on the Greene County Board of Education. Her seat is currently held by Steve Kilgore for District 1.
While the LOA Board was in a closed, executive session, the audience became an instant open, public chat session with members of the BOE about education issues facing the county. BOE Chairman Mike Lynch (seated, center) and Roger Fields (standing, left), representing the Lake Country Conservatives, a group actively seeking an end to the LOA lawsuit, join in the discussion. MARK ENGEL/Staff

While the LOA Board was in a closed, executive session, the audience became an instant open, public chat session with members of the BOE about education issues facing the county. BOE Chairman Mike Lynch (seated, center) and Roger Fields (standing, left), representing the Lake Country Conservatives, a group actively seeking an end to the LOA lawsuit, join in the discussion. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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LOA-BOE deal might be near

Mark Engel
Thursday, October 13, 2022
There might be a resolution to the long-running Lake Oconee Academy lawsuit against the Greene County Board of Education. The lawsuit, filed by LOA in September 2020, accuses the school district of failing to pass through enough money to fund all of LOA’s students.
Lake Oconee News/Graphic

Lake Oconee News/Graphic

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Letter to the Editor: BOE supports LOA students

Dear Editor:
Thursday, October 6, 2022
This past week, there has been a renewed public debate going on about issues between LOA and Greene County School System leadership. We would like to make it clear that the Greene County Board of Education supports the LOA students, parents, and staff.
BOE Chairman Mike Lynch, who regularly attends LOA’s Board of Governors meetings, reviews financial records at Monday’s monthly meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

BOE Chairman Mike Lynch, who regularly attends LOA’s Board of Governors meetings, reviews financial records at Monday’s monthly meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Big planning ahead for Greene schools

Mark Engel
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Both Lake Oconee Academy and the Greene County School System are working on their five-year strategic plans, but they are developing their plans independently of each other.
Pictured are, from left, Bill Bonnington, Rotary; Andrew Mauriello, Henry Mitchell, Tiejah Darby, John Ellenberg, GCCA CEO. Not pictured is Laryous Burt. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured are, from left, Bill Bonnington, Rotary; Andrew Mauriello, Henry Mitchell, Tiejah Darby, John Ellenberg, GCCA CEO. Not pictured is Laryous Burt. CONTRIBUTED

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Four GCHS students receive 2022 leadership awards

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Four students from Greene County High School were selected to receive the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) and participate in Leadership Camp at Tallulah Falls School in May 2022.
LOA CEO Otho Tucker (left) talks with LOA Board Vice Chairman Michael Tompkins (right) at the LOA Board of Governors meeting in June. MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA CEO Otho Tucker (left) talks with LOA Board Vice Chairman Michael Tompkins (right) at the LOA Board of Governors meeting in June. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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School system alleges LOA has violated its charter

Mark Engel
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors Wednesday responded to a Sept. 9 letter from Greene County School Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston that accused the district’s charter school of violating the terms of their charter agreement.
Greene County BOE chair Michael Lynch. (File Photo/Lake Oconee News)

Greene County BOE chair Michael Lynch. (File Photo/Lake Oconee News)

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BOE presents information, seeks renewal of ESPLOST

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Fresh on the heels of the recent Greene County Board of Education’s monthly meeting, Board Chair Michael Lynch spoke to a large group of residents at Del Webb.
The LOA Board of Governors voted to request approval for an increase in enrollment from the Georgia Department of Education.

The LOA Board of Governors voted to request approval for an increase in enrollment from the Georgia Department of Education.

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LOA seeks retroactive hike in enrollment cap from state

Mark Engel
Thursday, September 1, 2022
In a hastily called special meeting, the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors last Friday voted to ask the Georgia Department of Education to allow the charter school to increase its enrollment above the charter limit of 1,051.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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BOE cuts millage rate thanks to growth

Maureen Stratton
Friday, August 26, 2022
School is back in session, and county residents are looking at their millage rates for future tax bills. Last week’s meeting of the Greene County Board of Education saw the passage of a new millage rate for the county of 11.648. In comparison, last year’s millage rate was 12.
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