Oglethorpe County Board of Education

Guillermo Camacho (left), Tim Poole, Elaine Kitchens, Jake Willcox, Novalie Hokanson, Becky Soto, Venus LaParr, Beverley Levine, Madeline Holtzleiter, Susan Robinson, Tha Kho Min Ga Yah, Lauren Carlson, Penny Miller, Isabella Southall, Janet High, Deshonda Wolfe, Michelle Krolikowski and Mack Baldwin pose for a photo. The Young Georgia Authors winners were recognized for their achievement at the BOE meeting April 14, 2026. (Photo/Jasmine Milbourne)

Guillermo Camacho (left), Tim Poole, Elaine Kitchens, Jake Willcox, Novalie Hokanson, Becky Soto, Venus LaParr, Beverley Levine, Madeline Holtzleiter, Susan Robinson, Tha Kho Min Ga Yah, Lauren Carlson, Penny Miller, Isabella Southall, Janet High, Deshonda Wolfe, Michelle Krolikowski and Mack Baldwin pose for a photo. The Young Georgia Authors winners were recognized for their achievement at the BOE meeting April 14, 2026. (Photo/Jasmine Milbourne)

OCHS renovations set to begin this summer

Jasmine Milbourne
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education discussed plans for summer renovations at Oglethorpe County High School during its Tuesday meeting.  The work would include painting hallways and classrooms, retiling certain sections of the school, removing lockers and installing window tint for safety.
Jenny Wisham (left) and Thomas Carroll pose for their headshots. Wisham and Carroll are running for the District 5 BOE member. (Photos/Submitted)

Jenny Wisham (left) and Thomas Carroll pose for their headshots. Wisham and Carroll are running for the District 5 BOE member. (Photos/Submitted)

Election Q&A: Budget, resources top priorities for BOE candidates

Jasmine Milbourne
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Jenny Wisham and Thomas Carroll are both running on the Republican ticket for the Oglethorpe County Board of Education for District 5.  Wisham is a physical therapist who works in home health care.
Phillip Powell reads over the agenda for the BOE work session on March 31, 2026. Powell will replace Beverley Levine as superintendent on July 1, 2026. (Photo/Jasmine Milbourne)

Phillip Powell reads over the agenda for the BOE work session on March 31, 2026. Powell will replace Beverley Levine as superintendent on July 1, 2026. (Photo/Jasmine Milbourne)

New superintendent contract is approved

Jasmine Milbourne
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CORRECTION: Phillip Powell has taught in both Franklin and Gwinnett counties. An earlier version of this story had the incorrect counties listed.
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education discuss the executive session on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2025. They unanimously agreed on renewing contracts while tabling two others. (Photo/Jasmine Milbourne)

The Oglethorpe County Board of Education discuss the executive session on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2025. They unanimously agreed on renewing contracts while tabling two others. (Photo/Jasmine Milbourne)

BOE searches for best method to sell primary school surplus

Jasmine Milbourne
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education struggled to come to a decision during its Tuesday meeting about whether to use a new government website to sell surplus items from the former primary school.
Jill Barnes, a teacher at Oglethorpe County Middle School, takes notes for her group at the superintendent search input session on Jan. 15. Different topics were put at the top of each noteboard for those in attendance to discuss. (Photo/Neva Drane)

Jill Barnes, a teacher at Oglethorpe County Middle School, takes notes for her group at the superintendent search input session on Jan. 15. Different topics were put at the top of each noteboard for those in attendance to discuss. (Photo/Neva Drane)

Input session gives feedback for search

Neva Drane
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Administration, teachers, students and Oglethorpe County residents attended the superintendent search input session on Jan. 15, where they worked together to answer questions regarding the goals and qualities of the new superintendent.
Assistant Superintendent Kanya Cornish gives a presentation about Oglethorpe County’s College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) at the BOE meeting on Tuesday night. OCHS’ score jumped to 71.6 from 58.7. (Photo/Ansley Gavlak)

Assistant Superintendent Kanya Cornish gives a presentation about Oglethorpe County’s College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) at the BOE meeting on Tuesday night. OCHS’ score jumped to 71.6 from 58.7. (Photo/Ansley Gavlak)

Schools increase key performance scores in 2025

Ansley Gavlak
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Oglethorpe County High School demonstrated significant growth in 2025, as reflected in a rapid improvement in its College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which increased from 58.7 to 71.6.
Oglethorpe County Board of Education members, teachers of the year and their families lead the pledge to kick off the BOE on Tuesday. The BOE approved a new millage rate. (Photo/Drew Bearden)

Oglethorpe County Board of Education members, teachers of the year and their families lead the pledge to kick off the BOE on Tuesday. The BOE approved a new millage rate. (Photo/Drew Bearden)

BOE approves millage rate decrease

Ella Jones
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education approved a millage rate of 14.962 mills, lower than last year’s 16.025, during its Tuesday night meeting. This 2025 rate determines how much residents will pay in school taxes, based on 40% of their property’s market value.
Guillermo Camacho, vice-chair Tim Poole, superintendent Beverley Levine, BOE chair Becky Soto, Susan Robinson and Jake Willcox discuss Shanna Reynolds' request to help fund a full-time extension program assistant on Tuesday. The BOE didn’t take action on the matter. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Guillermo Camacho, vice-chair Tim Poole, superintendent Beverley Levine, BOE chair Becky Soto, Susan Robinson and Jake Willcox discuss Shanna Reynolds' request to help fund a full-time extension program assistant on Tuesday. The BOE didn’t take action on the matter. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Extension asks BOE for funds for assistant

Anna Izquierdo
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education discussed Oglethorpe County Extension coordinator Shanna Reynolds’ request to provide funding for a full-time extension program assistant at its monthly meeting Tuesday night.