Putnam County Board of Education

Putnam County Board of Education Superintendent Derick Austin recognized the Superintendent’s Students of the Month for May, including (l-r) Gerard Garcia Ortiz, Kenzie Nelson, Lila Langford, and Trinity Martin. ALIVIA BLANTON /Staff

Putnam County Board of Education Superintendent Derick Austin recognized the Superintendent’s Students of the Month for May, including (l-r) Gerard Garcia Ortiz, Kenzie Nelson, Lila Langford, and Trinity Martin. ALIVIA BLANTON /Staff

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Board of Education reviews FY27 budget

Alivia Blanton
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Putnam County Board of Education reviewed its proposed fiscal year 2027 budget during a combined work session and regular meeting on June 15.The board also approved construction-related projects, software purchases and personnel recommendations, while discussing future facilities plans.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Putnam BOE meeting includes state award

Alivia Blanton
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Putnam County Charter School System (PCCSS) Board of Education approved several action items at its April meeting, including a technology purchase, a spending resolution, and an employee bonus.Following Board Chair Dr.
PCCSS Superintendent Derrick Austin (left) presented school bags and certificates to Putnam County students receiving Superintendent Student of the Month Awards for February (l-r): Catherine Wooten, Sophia Kelly, and Rivka Brown. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

PCCSS Superintendent Derrick Austin (left) presented school bags and certificates to Putnam County students receiving Superintendent Student of the Month Awards for February (l-r): Catherine Wooten, Sophia Kelly, and Rivka Brown. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Putnam Board of Education approves $246K in purchases

Alivia Blanton
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Putnam County Board of Education approved the purchase of a $149,000 school bus, a $97,000 facilities contract, and discussed an $18 million banking proposal Feb. 23, during the second of two routinely scheduled monthly meetings.
Superintendent Derick Austin (right) with HEART recipient Florrie Willaims. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Superintendent Derick Austin (right) with HEART recipient Florrie Willaims. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

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PCMS performs for Board of Education

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Putnam County Middle School presented its annual showcase to the Putnam County Board of Education on Oct. 6.The meeting began with the recognition of this month’s HEART recipients, Putnam County Charter School System bookkeeper Stephanie DeLoach and bus driver Florrie Williams.
Superintendent Derick Austin (left) and Assistant Superintendent Scott Sauls present the HEART award to Yolanda Smith. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Superintendent Derick Austin (left) and Assistant Superintendent Scott Sauls present the HEART award to Yolanda Smith. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

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BOE names HEART recipients; watches PCHS showcase

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education presented its September HEART awards and watched the Putnam County High School showcase at its work session Sept. 8 in the PCHS theater.
L-R: Putnam General Hospital Authority Board member Lou Benjamin, PGH Human Resources Director Rhonda Largo, and hospital CEO Alan Horton address county commissioners with detailed financial stats displayed on screens behind them. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Putnam General Hospital Authority Board member Lou Benjamin, PGH Human Resources Director Rhonda Largo, and hospital CEO Alan Horton address county commissioners with detailed financial stats displayed on screens behind them. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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PGH makes pay pitch to BOC

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Putnam General Hospital (PGH) made an impassioned plea for financial help to increase staff pay last Friday afternoon during a work session for the Putnam County Commission.
Assistant Superintendent Scott Sauls presents Kevin Thompson with the H.E.A.R.T. Award. LINDSEY RICKMAN/PCCSS

Assistant Superintendent Scott Sauls presents Kevin Thompson with the H.E.A.R.T. Award. LINDSEY RICKMAN/PCCSS

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BOE names HEART award recipients

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Putnam County Board of Education members discussed a borrowing resolution, approved personnel changes, and recognized several outstanding employees at their monthly work session and a called meeting on Monday night.
Putnam County School Superintendent Derick Austin recognizes the Student of the Month of each school, from left, Hannah Erickson (PC High School), Zoe Almanza Patino (PC Primary School), Charles Jones (PC Middle School), and Myles Treadwell (PC Elementary School). Each student was celebrated at Monday night’s board of education meeting and recognized along with their family members. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Putnam County School Superintendent Derick Austin recognizes the Student of the Month of each school, from left, Hannah Erickson (PC High School), Zoe Almanza Patino (PC Primary School), Charles Jones (PC Middle School), and Myles Treadwell (PC Elementary School). Each student was celebrated at Monday night’s board of education meeting and recognized along with their family members. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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BOE discusses new bus, personnel, school, camps

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Putnam County School Board members jumped early on the proverbial school bus at Monday night’s meeting and agreed to purchase a new bus before auto parts import tariffs increased the price.“The money is in the budget in transportation funds ….
L-R: Students Noah Chamblee, Brittany Suazo Alvarez, Caroline Dial, and Kaden Thompkins received February Student of the Month certificates and swag bags from Putnam County School Superintendent Derick Austin. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Students Noah Chamblee, Brittany Suazo Alvarez, Caroline Dial, and Kaden Thompkins received February Student of the Month certificates and swag bags from Putnam County School Superintendent Derick Austin. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BOE recognizes top students, approves security cameras

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Putnam County Charter School System (PCCSS) Board of Education met Tuesday to recognize its February Students of the Month and approve several resolutions.
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