Greene County Board of Education

Milestones test scores hint at Greene education growth

Milestones test scores hint at Greene education growth

Milestones test scores hint at Greene education growth

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 28, 2022
When climbing a mountain, success is measured in small steps. Such is the challenge that has faced Georgia schools for years. Once famously near the bottom of the list of states for education, Georgia ranked 30th in last year’s U.S. News and World Report K-12 school survey.
Graphic/Ironton Tribune

Graphic/Ironton Tribune

OPINION: LOA is committed to improving education

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Dear editor: Recently, there were letters published in the Lake Oconee News referencing the LOA-BOE lawsuit. I disagree with the assertions in the letters. LOA has tried to work on a solution to the issues in the lawsuit but has not been able to come to an agreement with the District.
In a passionate presentation, Jill Rhodes chastised members of the Greene County Board of Education for “ripping the school out of Union Point.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

In a passionate presentation, Jill Rhodes chastised members of the Greene County Board of Education for “ripping the school out of Union Point.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

BOE told ’We will fight for our school in Union Point’

Mark Engel
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Jill Rhodes was one of two passionate speakers to challenge the Greene County Board of Education at its June 16 meeting. “I am coming here today to stand up for the city of Union Point, for the school we have in Union Point,” Rhodes told board members.
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

LOA v. BOE lawsuit - deal or no deal?

Mark Engel
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
At a special called meeting on Tuesday night, the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors voted to approve a settlement offer to be sent to the Greene County Board of Education. Upon approval by both boards, LOA would end its two yearlong lawsuit over funding against the BOE.
The Lake Oconee Church on Highway 44 is expanding its parking (foreground) and constructing a new building (center, distant) to hold services and classes. A Dunkin’ donut store is being built on the corner (far left). MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Lake Oconee Church on Highway 44 is expanding its parking (foreground) and constructing a new building (center, distant) to hold services and classes. A Dunkin’ donut store is being built on the corner (far left). MARK ENGEL/Staff

GCDA steps back from LOA-BOE talks, focuses on development

Mark Engel
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Greene County Development Authority is stepping back from its recent involvement in the lawsuit between the Greene County Board of Education and Lake Oconee Academy.
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