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 Interim Superintendent, Dr. Gretchen Cobb, who has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the school.

Meet our School Board!

Board meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday monthly and are open to the public. The location alternates between the Arkansas School for the Deaf and the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually-Impaired.

School Board Monthly Agenda can be found here.

Minutes of School Board Meetings can be found here.

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

Holley Mott ASD Parent Representative

Vacant Position ASBVI Parent Representative

Nicole Walsh ASD Superintendent

Chris Barnes ASBVI Interim Superintendent

 

Board of Trustees Meeting Locations (Rotated monthly between the two schools)