Board of Education
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta is composed of seven citizens representing each of the city wards and each serving four-year terms. As representatives of the people, board members are responsible for ensuring that school system operations are efficient, financially and legally sound, and focused on the best interest of Marietta's children.
Board Of Education News
08/17/2010 GSBA Seeks Public InputNew Vision for Public Education in Georgia
The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) is seeking public input regarding the statewide initiative, “A Vision for Public Education in Georgia”. Citizens are encouraged to visit the Vision Project website at www.visionforpubliced.org to read the draft reports and provide feedback on the recommendations. The deadline to submit public input is Aug. 31.
06/15/2010 Board Approves FY11 Budget
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta adopted the FY2011 budget at their Jun. 15 meeting. The board voted 5-0 to adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The adopted budget balances revenues and expenses at $74.24 million, compared to FY2010's balanced budget of $80.82 million, a decrease of 8 percent, or $6.58 million.
05/19/2010 BOE Public Hearing - FY11 Budget Adoption, Jun. 15
The Board of Education (BOE) of the City of Marietta will hold a public hearing Jun. 15 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the proposed FY11 budget. The board will vote on the FY11 budget adoption during their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Marietta City Schools Administrative Offices, 250 Howard Street, Marietta.
Proposed FY11 Budget
02/22/2010 Board Supports GSBA Vision for Public Education in Georgia
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta supports The Georgia School Boards Association and the Georgia School Superintendents Association partnership for creating a new vision for public education in the State of Georgia.
01/11/2010 New School Board Members Sworn In, Jan. 3
Georgia Supreme Court justice P. Harris Hines administered the oath of office to new and returning Board of Education of the City of Marietta members, Sunday, Jan. 3 at the school district's central administrative offices. Newly elected Board members Tom Cheater, Logan Weber, and Stuart Fleming joined Irene Berens, Tony Fasola, Jill Mutimer, and Randy Weiner in taking the oath of office.
12/16/2009 Board Approves 2010-2011 School Calendar
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta approved the 2010-2011 school calendar at their Dec. 15 meeting. The 2010-2011 school calendar begins school Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010. The board approved the calendar in a vote of 7:0.
2010-2011 School Calendar
11/13/2009 School Board Recertifies GSBA Compliance
Board of Distinction and Standards for Local Boards The Board of Education of the City of Marietta has successfully recertified compliance with Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Standards for Local Boards of Education and has met the criteria for GSBA School Board of Distinction through Jan. 1, 2012.
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Board Of Education Duties
- Enact policies that guide the operation of the system; Adopt programs of study and evaluate program effectiveness;
- Employ staff members upon recommendation of the superintendent;
- Approve budgets, financial reports and major expenditures;
- Provide funds for operation;
- Establish and maintain a system of records and accounts;
- Plan for the expansion, improvement and financing of the capital building program;
- Keep the public informed on school issues; and
- Act as a tribunal at certain employee and student hearings.
Board Of Education Meetings
- The Marietta Board of Education holds regular meetings, usually twice a month.
- A work session and special-called meeting is held the second Tuesday of each month* starting at 6 p.m.
- The regular board meeting is held the third Tuesday of each month* starting at 7 p.m.
- Occasionally, the board must hold a special meeting outside the normal schedule. Such sessions are posted in the school board office and the system's Web site, and the media are notified at least 24 hours in advance.
Addressing The Board Of Education
Persons wishing to address the board shall inform the superintendent, in writing, of their desire to do so and the topic of their address as early as possible, but not later than 24 hours prior to the Board meeting. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes.