February 19 Work Session

February 19, 2008
Marietta City Schools Board of Education
Opening statement:

Ladies and gentlemen, our thanks again for your continued interest in the future and well being of your Marietta schools.
Permit me to point out that this meeting agenda does not contain an opportunity for general public discussion. Though we may call on some of you to provide information to assist us in our working with the issues at hand and understanding our options and their implications.
As members of the board we are learning, the hard way it seems, that life does not always present the best of options to solve problems. Sometimes one must make the best choice available taking into consideration first the law of the land. Then, any and all contractual obligations. And finally, the financial realities as they exist at the time the choice must be made.
We will be going in to executive session shortly to discuss our options and as those discussions involve the employment of individuals we choose to do that behind closed doors.
I believe I can safely assure you that no official action will be taken by the board as a result of those executive session discussions.
Again, our thanks for your continued interest and support. It is much appreciated