LOA Board of Governors

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-BOE settlement teeters on brink of approval

Mark Engel
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Greene County Board of Education unanimously voted in an open session on Dec. 15 to approve a new settlement offer, hoping to end a legal dispute with Lake Oconee Academy. “I feel ecstatic,” BOE Chairman Mike Lynch told the Lake Oconee News.
LOA Board of Governors Chairman Michael Tompkins denies that his board is holding up negotiations by trying to add many new points to the signed “draft agreement.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA Board of Governors Chairman Michael Tompkins denies that his board is holding up negotiations by trying to add many new points to the signed “draft agreement.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

BOE, LOA cannot agree after signing agreement

Mark Engel
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Monday was day 810 in the lawsuit by Lake Oconee Academy against the Greene County Board of Education over the amount of money LOA receives per student enrolled at the charter school.
From left, Greene County Board of Education District 4 member Perry Lee, District 1 member Steve Kilgore and BOE Chair Mike Lynch attended the Monday LOA board meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

From left, Greene County Board of Education District 4 member Perry Lee, District 1 member Steve Kilgore and BOE Chair Mike Lynch attended the Monday LOA board meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA-BOE legal wrangling continues despite agreement

Mark Engel
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors and Greene County Board of Education are continuing their chess match, despite the fact both parties have signed a draft agreement that would end LOA’s two-year-long lawsuit against the BOE over funding issues.
The Greene County Board of Education (left) and the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors at a special called meeting Monday night, prior to moving to separate rooms for a three-hour negotiating session on LOA’s lawsuit against the BOE. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

The Greene County Board of Education (left) and the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors at a special called meeting Monday night, prior to moving to separate rooms for a three-hour negotiating session on LOA’s lawsuit against the BOE. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Draft agreement signed, LOA-BOE settlement near

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Just 12 days after school officials announced a preliminary agreement to settle Lake Oconee Academy’s two-year-long lawsuit against the Greene County Board of Education, both boards have approved a draft agreement. It happened Monday night during a called meeting of the two boards.
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-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.
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

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.
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

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.
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.

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.
“We all just need to work together.” - Steve Kilgore, Vice Chairman, Greene County Board of Education at Monday’s LOA board meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

“We all just need to work together.” - Steve Kilgore, Vice Chairman, Greene County Board of Education at Monday’s LOA board meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Test scores, tense moments at LOA board meeting

Mark Engel
Thursday, August 4, 2022
“Some people had to get things off their chest,” LOA Board of Governors Chairman Michael Tompkins told the Lake Oconee News following the board’s Monday night meeting.
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