Brad Silvus has been superintendent for almost two years for Marietta City Schools. His resignation took effect Monday when the Marietta City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to accept his resignation following a more than 90-minute executive session. (File photo)

The superintendent of Marietta City Schools has resigned.

Brad Silvus’ resignation took effect Monday when the Marietta City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to accept his resignation after a more than 90-minute executive session. The board also approved a transition agreement with Silvus.

The board also appointed Marietta City Schools Director of Student Services Alison Woods as interim superintendent effective Tuesday.

Woods was a teacher for nine years at Harmar Elementary School, then was principal at Washington Elementary School for two years. She has since served as director of student services, according to a district Facebook post in February.

Silvus was superintendent for a little more than two years. He came to Marietta in July 2022 after serving as superintendent of Graham Local Schools.

The board did not discuss the reason for Silvus’ resignation during the meeting. Silvus was not at the meeting and could not be reached for comment.

Board Chairman Sam Tuten issued a brief statement about the resignation.

“We will be messaging and reaching out to the district about our plan moving forward in the coming days. Thank you Mrs. Woods,” he said. “We’ll have more information to share with the district here soon.”

Tuten declined to comment after the meeting on the reason for Silvus’ resignation.

The board issued a statement Monday night after the meeting saying Silvus did not resign because of any professional misconduct or impropriety. The statement did not list why Silvus resigned.

The statement provided information on the transition agreement between Silvus and the board.

“Mr. Silvus and the board have reached an agreement to modify Mr. Silvus’ role in the district in the best interest of all parties.” the statement said. “Under this mutual agreement, the board will continue to utilize Mr. Silvus’ educational expertise as a consultant, and the board will begin the search for the next superintendent.”

Silvus will pursue other professional opportunities while providing consulting services, according to the release.

The statement said the transition agreement was amicable and mutual and allows Silvus to pursue other interests and the board to search for a new superintendent.

The board plans to share additional information about the superintendent search process in the near future, according to the statement.

“We are grateful for the support of our staff and community as we transition to new district leadership,” the statement said. “We appreciate Mr. Silvus as he provides professional assistance and expertise through his consulting agreement.”

The board did not provide a copy of Silvus’ resignation and it is unclear when it was submitted, although the board held an emergency meeting Oct. 25 in order to hold an executive session to discuss hiring a public official. , but took no action after the executive session.

The next board of education meeting is Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. at 111 Academy Drive, Marietta.