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Dr. Tom Kimbrell

Commissioner of Education

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05/17/2013 Curtis Turner Tapped to Lead Mineral Springs School District

Curtis Turner, superintendent of the Eureka Springs School District, will take the helm at Mineral Springs School District July 1.

05/16/2013 State Takes Over Financially Strapped Mineral Springs School District

Arkansas Education Commissioner Dr. Tom Kimbrell today exercised his authority under state law to dissolve the school board of the Mineral Springs School District.

05/13/2013 Five Designated as Master Principals by Arkansas Leadership Academy

Ken Endris, Debbie Flora, Donny Forehand, Lisa St. John, and Karla Tarkington, having achieved the status of Master School Principal, were recognized Monday, May 13, 2013, during the Arkansas State Board of Education.

05/07/2013 North Little Rock Assistant Superintendent Heads to Pine Bluff Dollarway

Bobby Acklin, current assistant superintendent in the North Little Rock School District, is Education Commissioner Dr. Tom Kimbrell’s pick to lead the Dollarway School District starting July 1.

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