Lake Oconee Academy
Minutes
Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Notice of Regularly Scheduled
Public Meeting
For
Lake Oconee Academy, Inc.
Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia
Notice is hereby given that Lake Oconee Academy will hold its regular public meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lake Oconee Academy High School, Building 800, Room 104, 1021 Titan Circle, Greensboro, Georgia.
Meetings are open to the public, and all interested parties are invited to attend.
Directors Present
Jennifer Vaughan, Matt Waterfield, Michael Tompkins
Directors Absent
Sarah Peacock
Guests Present
Ansley Vinson
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
C.
Attendance and Establish a Quorum
D.
Recognition of Students and Staff
Dr. Bowling recognized Sheryl Harris as a Cornerstone Teacher and Shelby Marullo, Kensley Windham, Ava Shurling, and Abigail Angle as Cornerstone Students.
E.
Approval of Minutes
II. Committee Reports
A.
Finance
Dr. Bowling explained that the variance was for replacing the HVAC unit for the 300 building. Total enrollment is now at 1240 and Greene County has funded us for the student overage which is within our allowed 2% above cap enrollment. Dr. Bowling also noted Mollye Treadway is doing a wonderful job learning the roll of CFO.
B.
Communications
Director of Communications Ashley Jeffords noted that the new website is coming along and should launch in the next month or two, and noted that Jamison Baynes is doing an excellent job getting word about the positive things happening at LOA into the community.
C.
Capital Projects
Jennifer Vaughan noted that the purchase of the 18+ acres adjacent to LOA is moving forward and the hope is to close on the property by the end of the year. Dr. Bowling outlined cost-effective repairs that are being made to the pond.
III. Executive Director Report
A.
Athletic Report
Cheer is setting record scores, Girls Varsity Softball is in first round of playoffs, Girls Varsity Volleyball set a record for most wins in a season in program history and is in the first round of playoffs, 5th/6th Football had a wonderful year and is having a big banquet to celebrate. Cross Country has grown tremendously and enjoyed a lot of success this season.
B.
Academic Report
LOA 2024-2025 Student Achievement Data Review was presented by the leadership team. Focus on teamwork and shared leadership. The data is being used to make informed decisions in leadership. Continuous model of school improvement. Data driven celebrations fo success and areas of focus were shared at all grade levels. Teachers were commended for their positive energy, collaboration, innovative strategies, and collaborative culture by the Board of Governors.
C.
Applications
No priority students are left on the waitlist. Invitations will be extended as students leave to ensure as many students as possible have the opportunity to attend LOA.
D.
Board on Track and Governance Training
Board on Track has been implemented and governance training dates and information were shared.
Ideas to ensure a quorum is present at each meeting were discussed and the matter was tabled until the next meeting.
Michael Tompkins established that the Board of Governors did have a quorum.