Board of Education

The Marietta City Schools Board of Education 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

8/15/08 Local School Board Training Ensures Educational Quality
Members of the Board of Education of the City of Marietta completed board member training activities sponsored by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). Marietta school board members will receive certificates of recognition for completing their required GSBA training for the period July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008. More»

01/18/08 School Board Approves 2008-2009 Academic Calendar
On Jan. 15, the Board of Education of the City of Marietta approved the 2008-2009 Academic Calendar with an Aug. 7, 2008 start date. This calendar option is the result of parent and employee survey results and feedback received by the Office of the Superintendent.

11/14/07 Marietta School Board Named 2007 GSBA School Board of Distinction

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta is now officially a 2007 Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) - School Board of Distinction. More »

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.
2008-2009 Meeting Schedule
2007-2008 Meeting Schedule
2006-2007 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.