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

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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11/10/2009 Marietta City Schools Is Top 10 Winner NSBA Digital School Districts Survey
Marietta City Schools tied for 10th place, among medium-sized school districts, in the nation’s sixth annual Digital School Districts Survey. The announcement made recently by e.Republic’s Center for Digital Education, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and Converge Online magazine recognizes school districts and school boards across the nation whose use of digital technology in interfacing with students, parents and community, district governing, and bettering of operations proved exceptional. More»

08/17/2009 School Board Members Training Ensures Educational Quality
Members of the Board of Education of the City of Marietta have completed the required board member training activities sponsored by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). At the Aug. 18, 2009 scheduled school board meeting, Marietta school board members will receive certificates of recognition for successfully completing their GSBA training for the period July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009. More»

06/17/2009 Board Approves FY10 Budget
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta adopted the FY10 budget at their Jun. 16 meeting. The board voted 7-0 to adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The adopted budget balances revenues and expenses at $80.8 million, compared to FY09's balanced budget of $83.3 million, a decrease of 3 percent, or $2.53 million.

05/19/2009 Board Tentatively Adopts FY10 Budget
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta tentatively adopted the FY10 budget at their May 19 meeting. The Superintendent recommended the tentative adoption of the FY2010 budget. The revised budget includes a half-step application funded by the federal ARRA funds and allocated appropriately throughout the budget to all salary schedules. In addition, the revised budget includes a $379,600 adjustment from Outgoing Transfers to Improvement of Instruction Services, to include the Technology Department budget. The board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation in a vote of 6-0, with board member Scott Allen absent.

04/21/2009 Board Approves Revision to 2009-2010 School Calendar
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta approved a revision to the 2009-2010 school calendars at their Apr. 21 meeting. The revised 2009-2010 school calendar reduced new teacher orientation from four days to two. The board approved the revised calendar in a vote of 7-0.
2009-2010 School Calendar (rev.04/21/2009)

02/10/2009 Board Approves Personnel and Program Changes FY10 Budget
On Feb. 10, 2009, the Board of Education of the City of Marietta approved a number of personnel and program changes for FY10. Included are workforce reductions resulting from an increase in class size that effectively saves the district $2.5M in additional staffing and other resources. Restructuring of other operational areas and program changes will save the system approximately $766,000.
Superintendent's Community Letter (FY09 Budget)
Superintendent's Community Letter (FY10 Budget)

12/16/2008 Board Approves 2009-2010 School Calendar
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta approved the 2009-2010 school calendars at their Dec. 16 meeting. The 2009-2010 school calendars begin school on Aug. 10. The board approved the calendar in a vote of 6-0, with board member Tom Smith absent.
2009-2010 School Calendar

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.

Current and upcoming meeting agendas.
2009-2010 Meeting Schedule

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.

Policy BCBI/KCA, Public Participation in Board Meetings