City officials from Bartlett Tennessee visited today to learn about our school system as they evaluate the creation of their own.
They were interested in the organizational structure, finance, operations, and academic programs. They basically were trying to understand it all.
Dr. Lilly and his staff did a fine job presenting relevant information to our visitors. Bristol was one of three stops they made to better understand the dynamics of operating schools - they also visited Johnson City and Kingsport while in the area.
A major question will be placed before their voters in a few months to establish a separate city school system apart from Shelby County.
Way back in 1888 a decision was made to create a separate city school system here in Bristol.
Over a century later we know what a good decision was made.
