Arkansas Arts Academy is a 20+ year old organization with 7 current Board Members. The Board of Directors of this K-12 public charter school meet each month of the year on the 2nd Tuesday. In 2021 there is one open Board position up for election which will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 7:30A to 7:30P and will include a brief recorded presentation by all candidates. If you are interested in running for this vacancy, you will need to complete the Election Application by 5:00P, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in order to be placed on the ballot. Duties of school board members include:
· Establishing policies that guide the operation of the school
· Evaluating the CEO/Superintendent
· Approving the annual budget, overseeing spending and reviewing curriculum
· Maintaining high ethical standards of conduct for all those associated with the school
As a Board member you agree to attend regular monthly and special board meetings. A Board member may not be an employee of the school. A Board member must have a currently enrolled child or had a child graduate from the school. An elected Board member may not be married to a district-level administrator involved in school policy or decision making. In order to win a race for a vacancy, a candidate must receive the greatest number of votes. To apply online, please click the link below:
Arkansas Arts Academy Board of Directors Election Application