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Founding board member Dick Schmidt (right) was recognized by Lake Oconee Academy June 2. Schmidt will step away from the board after serving since 2006. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Founding board member Dick Schmidt (right) was recognized by Lake Oconee Academy June 2. Schmidt will step away from the board after serving since 2006. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

LOA recognizes Schmidt; approves capital projects

Hannah Barron
Thursday, June 5, 2025
During its June 2 meeting, the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors recognized founding member Dick Schmidt, who is retiring from the board after serving since 2006.Executive Director Dr. Brad Bowling presented Schmidt with a plaque engraved by LOA’s engineering class.It reads: “With deepest...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA brings in expert to analyze school security

Hannah Barron
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy recently received a security assessment from Chris Swecker, whose past security experience includes working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the assistant director of the criminal investigations division.Swecker led the FBI in the capture of the 1996 Summer Olympics...
Ansley Vinson. CONTRIBUTED

Ansley Vinson. CONTRIBUTED

LOA Board of Governors adds two members

Hannah Barron
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors will soon have two new members.During its Feb. 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved amending its bylaws to add two nonvoting members — one from the Lake Oconee Academy Foundation (LOAF) and the other from the community with knowledge in building and...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA fares well on Math Milestones

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 17, 2024
All grade levels and Algebra I students at Lake Oconee Academy outperformed the state on the Math Milestones last year.LOA’s instructional leadership team shared the data during the Board of Governors meeting on Oct. 7.
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,...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA approves charter renewal application

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 7, 2023
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

BOE approves charter; LOA to continue debate

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Walking out of last week’s Greene County Board of Education (BOE) meeting, most in attendance believed the new charter for Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) was signed, sealed, and delivered – all negotiations complete; acknowledgments made by both Dr. Brad Bowling at LOA and Superintendent Dr. Chris...
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