German School

The Marietta Register, January 9, 1863

At a meeting of the Board of Education of Marietta, 2d inst., the following was adopted:

Resolved, That in response to the petition of numerous citizens of Marietta for a school in which instruction in German may be given, or German and English together, the Board of Education appropriate a sum not exceeding $140 for the purpose of defraying the expenses of such school for the term of 12 weeks; and that William Styer, Chris Bahrenberg, and Mr. Baker be appointed a committee to select a Teacher, to be approved by the Board and to make all the necessary arrangements for commencing the school, to visit and supervise the same, and report their action to this Board.

It is understood that the school be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of this Board of Education, as far as practicable; that no pupils be received under 8 or over 13 years, and that instruction be given in such branches only as are taught in the Primary Schools.