Board of Education

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.
Using parent input, Oglethorpe County Superintendent Beverley Levine (left), Board of Education chair Becky Soto and the BOE decided to move the start date of the 2026-27 school year to Aug. 7. The 2026-27 school calendar also features shorter breaks. (Photo/Cassidy Hettesheimer)

Using parent input, Oglethorpe County Superintendent Beverley Levine (left), Board of Education chair Becky Soto and the BOE decided to move the start date of the 2026-27 school year to Aug. 7. The 2026-27 school calendar also features shorter breaks. (Photo/Cassidy Hettesheimer)

Schools have later start, fewer long breaks in 2026-27

Ansley Gavlak
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Oglethorpe County School System will push back the start of the 2026-27 school year by one week to Friday, Aug. 7, according to the recently approved academic calendar. School began on Friday, Aug. 1 this year.
Oglethorpe County High School assistant principal Ean Sonnier discusses a grant worth $80,000 during the BOE meeting on Tuesday. The money has been earmarked for a new tractor, a welding cutter and other equipment for the agriculture program. (Drew Bearden/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe County High School assistant principal Ean Sonnier discusses a grant worth $80,000 during the BOE meeting on Tuesday. The money has been earmarked for a new tractor, a welding cutter and other equipment for the agriculture program. (Drew Bearden/The Oglethorpe Echo)

BOE purchases two new propane buses

Ella Jones
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education decided to purchase two propane-powered school buses to replace older models Tuesday, in order to keep the district’s transportation program running efficiently. Each bus will cost $155,033, with $88,110 in state bond funds applied to each purchase.
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 items during the Aug. 12 Board of Education meeting. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Guillermo Camacho, vice-chair Tim Poole, superintendent Beverley Levine, BOE chair Becky Soto, Susan Robinson and Jake Willcox discuss items during the Aug. 12 Board of Education meeting. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Milestones scores up from 2024

Anna Izquierdo
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education received the newly released Milestones scores for students in grades 3-8, noting general improvements and placements above the state level.

BOE plans to use savings to cover budget deficit

Anna Izquierdo
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A surplus in savings led the Oglethorpe County Board of Education to approve its budget for 2025-26.  The $30.8 million budget includes a nearly $3 million deficit, which will be covered by the school system’s fund equity, or savings account. Expenses are expected to be $33.7 million.
Guillermo Camacho, assistant superintendent Kanya Cornish, BOE Chair Becky Soto and Susan Robinson meet to discuss Sara Hughes’ work-based learning program on Tuesday. Several students were in attendance. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

Guillermo Camacho, assistant superintendent Kanya Cornish, BOE Chair Becky Soto and Susan Robinson meet to discuss Sara Hughes’ work-based learning program on Tuesday. Several students were in attendance. (Photo/Anna Izquierdo)

BOE recognizes work-based learning program

Anna Izquierdo
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education recognized Sara Hughes’ work-based learning program during its monthly meeting Tuesday night.  Hughes’ program provides high school students the opportunity to receive credit while working in an environment related to their career pathway.
The Oglethorpe County BOE chairwoman Susan Robinson meets on Feb 11, 2025 in the board room to discuss HB 581 and other school projects. (Lucy Grey Shields/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

The Oglethorpe County BOE chairwoman Susan Robinson meets on Feb 11, 2025 in the board room to discuss HB 581 and other school projects. (Lucy Grey Shields/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

BOE opts out of HB 581

Lucy Grey Shields
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education unanimously voted to opt out of House Bill 581 during its meeting on Tuesday.