Board of Trustees

The Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind 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 ARDB 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. - February 3rd, 2026

Board Meeting Documents can be found here.

ARDB Board Signature Page 2024-2025

Dr. John McAllister

Dr. John McAllister
Chairperson

Cary SmithCary Smith
Vice-Chairperson

Robert Fagan

Robert Fagan

Board Member

Philip PowellPhilip Powell
Board Member

Jerry BeelewJerry Belew
Board Member

Phillip Miller

Phillip Miller
ASD Parent Representative

 

Vacant Position

ASBVI Parent Representative

Nicole Walsh

Nicole Walsh

Superintendent

ZOOM Meeting Information:

Topic: ARDB Board of Trustees Meeting
Time: Feb 3, 2026 04:45 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 987 8492 0840
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Board of Trustees Meeting Location: 

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

 

Map of ASBVI & ASD for Board Meeting Locations.