Putnam County Board of Education

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BOE honors RESA winners and Smith’s retirement

Bailey McCully
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Monday’s Board of Education meeting was full of squeals, smiles, and tears as kindergarten through 12th-grade students received their awards from the Oconee RESA regional art competition. The board said goodbye to board member Eugene Smith.
Putnam County Superintendent Derick Austin recognizes Putnam County Teacher of the Year Kenneshia Smith. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Putnam County Superintendent Derick Austin recognizes Putnam County Teacher of the Year Kenneshia Smith. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

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BOE recognizes teacher of the year; reviews milestone scores

Bailey McCully
Thursday, November 21, 2024
At its monthly meeting on Nov. 18, the Putnam County Board of Education recognized the District Teacher of the Year and the school nutrition director and listened to a presentation of Georgia Milestone scores.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Parents express concerns about school safety

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Parents flooded the building at Monday’s Board of Education meeting to offer public input about school safety and attend School Board Governance Training.The meeting opened with comments from Sheriff Howard Sills and Chief of Police Howell Cardwell.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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BOE hears update on current school projects

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Education met on July 23 to approve this year’s dress code and hear updates on the new elementary and primary schools.The main change for the dress code was verbiage to ensure there would be no questioning of the rules between staff, teachers, students, and parents.
A sinkhole under the Putnam County Primary School car line requires repair. (CONTRIBUTED)

A sinkhole under the Putnam County Primary School car line requires repair. (CONTRIBUTED)

Sinkhole under PCPS car line requires repair

Bailey McCully
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Education (PCBOE) met briefly on Tuesday to hear updates on the Putnam County Primary School and approve wetland mitigation for the new elementary school.It was reported last week that Putnam County Primary School (PCPS) had a sinkhole developing beneath its car line road.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Elementary school on schedule despite interference

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Superintendent Derick Austin updated the Board of Education during their monthly work session on Tuesday about the new elementary school.According to Austin, underground utilities and plumbing have begun to be installed.
Willie Reid holds up the sign he received to honor his 56 years of service. CONTRIBTUED

Willie Reid holds up the sign he received to honor his 56 years of service. CONTRIBTUED

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BOE honors bus driver of 56 years

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Education honored Superintendent Eric Arena and bus driver Willie Reid on May 20 for their years of service to the Putnam County Charter School System (PCCSS).Reid received the Bus Driver of the Year award for his 56 years of driving history with PCCSS.
Austin (center) leans over Board Chair Dr. Steve Weiner’s shoulder as board members sign the approved contract. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

Austin (center) leans over Board Chair Dr. Steve Weiner’s shoulder as board members sign the approved contract. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

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Austin approved as next PCCSS superintendent

Bailey McCully
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Education met Monday night and heard updates about special programs and approved Assistant Superintendent Derick Austin to take over after Superintendent Eric Arena’s retirement.
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