Putnam County Board of Education

Superintendent Eric Arena recently announced he is retiring at the end of May. (Photo via Putnam County Charter School System)

Superintendent Eric Arena recently announced he is retiring at the end of May. (Photo via Putnam County Charter School System)

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Arena announces retirement; Austin to be successor

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Education met on Jan. 22 to hear a presentation and vote on the new district calendar and personnel changes. Becky Nipper started off the meeting by presenting an assessment of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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BOE approves elementary school site plan

Bailey McCully
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Education met for a called meeting on Jan. 9 to vote on the new elementary school site plan and some minor developments at the middle and high schools.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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BOE discusses additional tax exemption for seniors

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education discussed the additional tax exemption in more length on Tuesday. At the work session last week, Superintendent Eric Arena presented an additional proposed tax exemption to the board.
A Speed Stack Club member shows board member Simone Jones how to stack the cups. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

A Speed Stack Club member shows board member Simone Jones how to stack the cups. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

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Putnam Elementary showcases talent to BOE

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, November 8, 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.
BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

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BOE recognizes financial department for excellence

Bailey McCully
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Board of Education recognized the Financial Department and approved two action items. The Finance Department received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of Business Officials International for their report that ended on the June 30, 2022, fiscal year.
The Putnam County Jazz Ensemble plays for the Board of Education prior to the beginning of the meeting. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

The Putnam County Jazz Ensemble plays for the Board of Education prior to the beginning of the meeting. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

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PCHS showcases talent to Board of Education

Bailey McCully
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education hosted its work session at Putnam County High School (PCHS) on Sept. 11 to watch the PCHS showcase, hear updates on school safety, and hear updates about the new elementary school.
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Eatonton Messenger/Graphic

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BOE hears updates to safety, new school; approves budget

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, August 23, 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.
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BOE breaks down 2023-24 budget costs and increases

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education hosted its first Public Budget Forum on Monday. Due to there being a tax decrease, the board is required to host two forums for the public to attend and listen to a presentation of the budget before voting occurs.
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Putnam BOE assesses Summer Inspiration program

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
With Putnam County’s Board of Education (BOE) Summer Inspiration program concluding late last month, Kathy Smith and Beth Bacon of the county’s District Accountability Support team recently summed up the program’s achievements, analyzed its progress, and made plans for Summer Inspiration’s future.
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