Professional standards commission rules on BOE complaint

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) ruled earlier this year on an ethics case against Dr. Otho Tucker, former CEO of Lake Oconee Academy (LOA), regarding the priority enrollment of the children of part-time employees at the school.The alleged conduct was found to have violated...

Public hears from challengers to unseat two BOE members

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.

Bowling picked to lead LOA as Tucker steps down

Dr. Brad Bowling, upper school director at Lake Oconee Academy, will become the executive director of LOA effective July 1. The LOA Board of Governors voted Monday night to offer Bowling a two-year contract for the top position at the Greene County charter school.

BOE says no deal, only given one day to respond by LOA

At its June 16 meeting, the Greene County Board of Education did not act on the latest legal settlement offer from Lake Oconee Academy.