Putnam County Board of Education

L-R: Putnam County Commissioners Jeff Wooten (Dist. 4), Dr. Steve Hersey (Dist. 3), Richard Garrett (Dist. 2), and Commission Chairman Bill Sharp listened to presentations about Georgia House Bill 581 while District 1 Commissioner Tom McElhenney attended the meeting by phone. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Putnam County Commissioners Jeff Wooten (Dist. 4), Dr. Steve Hersey (Dist. 3), Richard Garrett (Dist. 2), and Commission Chairman Bill Sharp listened to presentations about Georgia House Bill 581 while District 1 Commissioner Tom McElhenney attended the meeting by phone. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam BOC chairman breaks tie to confirm HB 581 opt-in

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 30, 2025
It came down to one word.
Third graders sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

Third graders sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

Putnam Elementary showcases talent to BOE

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The Board of Education met at Putnam County Elementary School for its work session on Nov. 6 to watch the Elementary Showcase and hear updates on tax exemptions.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOE hears updates to safety, new school; approves budget

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education heard updates on school safety and the new elementary school along with approving the FY24 budget and millage rate. Assistant Superintendent Derick Austin and Safety Director Ken Vance gave a report on school safety to begin the meeting.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

BOE addresses budget, tax digest, public comments

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education hosted its monthly work session on July 10, to give updates on the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program, address draft three of the budget, and discuss public comments from last month’s meeting.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Putnam BOE to revise public participation policy

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, June 29, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education heard public comments related to parent communication and involvement with the schools on June 26, and learned updates are coming related to the Public Participation in Board Meetings policy draft.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Timeline proposed for new Putnam elementary school

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Assistant Superintendent Derick Austin reported the proposed timeline for the new elementary school to the Putnam County Board of Education on Monday. The timeline estimates the design will start in June with construction beginning in January 2024.
PCHS students Ty Young, Hunter Cousino, Taylor Wilson, Aidan Brock and Cameron Lawson tell the board about their experiences at the conference. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

PCHS students Ty Young, Hunter Cousino, Taylor Wilson, Aidan Brock and Cameron Lawson tell the board about their experiences at the conference. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

PCHS students make local history presentation to BOE

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, December 15, 2022
On Monday, the Putnam County Board of Education approved several agenda items and listened to the Putnam Representatives for the National Humanities Conference presentation.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Proposed BOE budget increases by 5%

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Superintendent Eric Arena presented the 2022-2023 proposed school year budget at a public meeting on Monday. Arena presented a slide show that walked through key parts of the budget, how the schools have improved over the last year and how the budget has changed from the previous year.
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