The Arkansas School for the Deaf is governed by our Board of Trustees. Individual Board members are appointed by the Governor to serve six-year terms, in which they provide oversight, guidance, and support of ASD programs and policies. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the appointment of our Superintendent, K. Nicole Walsh, who has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the school.

Meet our School Board!

School Board Monthly Agenda can be found here.

Minutes of School Board Meetings can be found here.

Upcoming Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m. - July 15, 2025

Board Meeting Documents can be found here.

ASD Board Signature Page 2024-2025

Robert Fagan Chairperson

Dr. John McAllister Vice-Chairperson

Jerry Belew Board Member

Philip Powell Board Member

Cary Smith Board Member

Phillip Miller ASD Parent Representative

Vacant Position ASBVI Parent Representative

Nicole Walsh ASD Superintendent

Chris Barnes ASBVI Interim Superintendent

ZOOM Meeting Information:

Topic: ASBVI-ASD Board Meeting

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https://zoom.us/j/95269710617?pwd=7VWBmTSESKCWbaoZblmHxZuQSQMZfT.1

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Board of Trustees Meeting Location: 

***NEW PERMANENT LOCATION - ASBVI Woolly Auditorium***