Arkansas Board of Education: Schools, Calendar, Meetings, Agendas, Minutes and Official Links
This Arkansas Board of Education guide helps parents, students, educators, school employees, reporters and residents quickly find the correct statewide Arkansas education resources: State Board meeting dates, BoardBook agendas, minutes, videos, live stream, board members, ADE office address, office hours, phone number, school locator, district list, school list, Arkansas K-12 Profile and My School Info. The Arkansas State Board is a statewide policy body, not a local school district, so this page also explains when to use ADE resources and when to contact your local Arkansas school district.
Most people searching “Arkansas Board of Education” are trying to finish one job: find a school, check a State Board meeting, open an agenda, watch a meeting, confirm minutes, contact ADE, compare school data or locate a district. Use the task cards below to avoid mixing up statewide State Board business with local school district calendars.
Arkansas Board of Education Quick Answer
The official Arkansas State Board of Education page is on the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education website. The State Board page explains that the board is a nine-member board and serves as the policy-making body for public elementary and secondary education in Arkansas.
For office contact, Arkansas DESE lists Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, office hours of 8am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday, and phone number 501-682-4475. Use that contact route for ADE-level questions. If the concern involves a local school district, ADE says to contact the administration in that district.
Arkansas State Board and DESE Quick Facts
Use these facts to confirm you are using the correct statewide Arkansas education agency before sharing dates, quoting board action or contacting the wrong office.
What This Arkansas Board of Education Guide Covers
Official Arkansas Board of Education Links for Schools, Calendar and Meetings
Use these official links before relying on screenshots, old PDFs, social posts or third-party summaries. State Board meeting details, agendas and local school data can change.
🏛️ State Board of Education
State Board overview, meeting links, members, policies, orders, resolutions and official contact details.
Open State Board📅 Meeting Dates
Approved 2026 State Board of Education meeting dates, generally listed by month.
Open Meeting Dates📄 Meeting Agendas
Official guidance for BoardBook agendas, upcoming meetings, past meetings and email updates.
Open Agendas Page🗂️ BoardBook Portal
Public organization page for Arkansas Department of Education meeting agendas and attachments.
Open BoardBook🎥 Minutes / Videos
Archived minutes back to 1995 and archived video starting in December 2010.
Open Archives🏫 School Locator
Find Local Education Agency address information for co-ops, districts, schools and counties.
Open School LocatorArkansas State Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2026
The official Meeting Dates page lists 2026 State Board of Education meeting dates as the second Thursday of each month, approved by the State Board of Education on December 11, 2025. Always confirm the current BoardBook agenda before attending or reporting on a meeting because time, location, attachments or special items can update.
| Month | 2026 listed State Board date | What to check next |
|---|---|---|
| January | January 8, 2026 | Agenda, location, attachments and minutes archive. |
| February | February 12, 2026 | Agenda, audio/video and transcript when posted. |
| March | March 12, 2026 | Special or regular meeting label and archive links. |
| April | April 9, 2026 | Live link, BoardBook details and final agenda. |
| May | May 14, 2026 | Multi-day or special session details if posted. |
| June | June 11, 2026 | BoardBook meeting page and location details. |
| July | July 9, 2026 | Agenda release and public materials. |
| August | August 13, 2026 | Back-to-school policy items and agenda attachments. |
| September | September 10, 2026 | Minutes, video and transcript after the meeting. |
| October | October 8, 2026 | BoardBook agenda and meeting documents. |
| November | November 12, 2026 | Agenda, live link and archive when available. |
| December | December 10, 2026 | Final agenda, minutes and next-year schedule. |
Arkansas Board Agendas, BoardBook, Minutes, Videos, Audio and Transcripts
The official Meeting Agendas page sends users to the BoardBook public organization page for upcoming and previous State Board of Education meetings and Charter Authorizing Panel meetings. ADE says agendas are usually posted the week before board meetings and contain descriptions of business items plus links to relevant documents.
The Archived Minutes/Videos page says minutes from State Board meetings are available online back to 1995. It also says archived video is available starting in December 2010, and viewer’s guides from June 2011 help the public jump to relevant spots for agenda items.
Best before the meeting for planned items, presenters, attachments and consent agenda details.
Best for meeting packets, attachments and current/upcoming meeting materials.
Best after approval when you need the official record of board action.
Best for hearing discussion, context and presentations, not as the only formal record.
Arkansas Schools, Districts, School Locator, My School Info and K-12 Profile
For “Arkansas schools” searches, the State Board page is not enough. Use Arkansas data tools. The ADE Data Center’s Arkansas K-12 Profile for 2025-2026 lists 1,049 K-12 public schools, 236 school districts, 23 open-enrollment charter school districts and 15 education service cooperatives.
The School Locator displays Local Education Agency address information for co-operatives, districts, schools and counties. My School Info lets the public search and compare schools and districts across Arkansas. Use these tools when you need school contact details, district comparison, school report cards, school lists or district lists.
School List
Statewide school list with LEA, school, administrator, address, city, state and ZIP fields.
Open School ListDistrict List
Statewide district list with LEA, district, administrator, address and location information.
Open District ListStatewide Reports
Public K-12 data reports by state, county, district and school levels.
Open Statewide ReportsArkansas Education Calendar: State Board Dates vs Local School Calendars
There are three calendar types users often mix together. The State Board meeting dates page is for statewide board business. BoardBook is for agenda and meeting packet timing. Local school districts publish student calendars with first day, breaks, parent-teacher conferences, graduation, inclement weather makeup days and school-specific events.
| Calendar need | Correct official route | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| State Board meeting date | Meeting Dates | Monthly Arkansas State Board meeting planning. |
| Meeting agenda and location | BoardBook | Final agenda details, attachments and public materials. |
| Student school year calendar | Local school district website | First day, last day, breaks, local closures and graduation. |
| School or district lookup | School Locator | Finding the correct local district or school contact. |
Arkansas State Board Members and Appointment Structure
The official State Board page explains that the Arkansas State Board of Education is a nine-member board, with two members from each of the state’s four congressional districts and one at-large member. Members are appointed by the governor for seven-year terms.
The board member page lists current board members, roles, terms and email addresses. Because appointments, roles and terms can change, do not copy a board member name from an old article. Reopen the official page before sending public comment, reporting a quote, contacting a member or publishing a current list.
Arkansas DESE Office Address, Hours, Phone and Contact Route
Arkansas DESE lists its contact address as Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201. The State Board and DESE Directory pages list hours as 8am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday and phone number 501-682-4475.
If your concern involves a local school district, ADE’s directory page says to contact the administration in that district. That means local issues like bus routes, campus calendars, enrollment, student discipline, school meals, athletics, teacher contact and graduation should usually start with the local school or district.
| Question | Best first route | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| State Board agenda or meeting | Meeting Agendas | Connects to BoardBook and public meeting materials. |
| State Board minutes or video | Archived Minutes/Videos | Official archive for minutes, videos, audio and transcripts. |
| Find a local school or district | School Locator | Shows LEA address information for schools, districts, counties and co-ops. |
| Local student issue | Local school/district administration | ADE says local district concerns should be directed to the district administration. |
When to Contact the Arkansas State Board vs Your Local School District
The State Board handles statewide policy work. ADE and its data systems provide statewide school information. Local school districts handle most daily student services. Sending a school-level issue to the State Board first can delay the answer.
State Board agenda items, policies, board meetings, board orders, resolutions, minutes, meeting video and statewide public education policy.
Statewide school data, directory information, educator licensure, school accountability, agency questions and public education program offices.
Student calendar, enrollment, bus route, attendance, teacher contact, meals, school closures, graduation and campus-specific issues.
Comparing schools, districts, report card information and public data across Arkansas.
Arkansas State Board Meeting Live Stream and Archived Video
The Watch Meeting Live page explains that live video streaming is available online for those who cannot attend State Board meetings, with assistance from AETN. The Archived Minutes/Videos page provides older videos, audio, transcripts and viewer guides when available.
Watch an Arkansas State Board of Education Meeting
This embedded video uses an Arkansas Department of Education State Board meeting video. For the newest meeting, use the official live stream page or ADE YouTube channel.
Arkansas DESE Office Map: Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock
Arkansas DESE lists Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201 as its contact address. Use the map below for general planning, but check the meeting agenda or official notice before attending a State Board meeting because meeting details can change.
Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Use this map for the ADE office area. Call 501-682-4475 for office routing or department-specific questions.
Arkansas Board of Education FAQs
What is the official Arkansas Board of Education website?
The official Arkansas State Board of Education page is on the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education website.
What is the Arkansas DESE phone number?
The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education lists phone number 501-682-4475.
Where is the Arkansas State Board of Education office?
The official contact address is Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201.
What are Arkansas DESE office hours?
The State Board and DESE Directory pages list hours as 8am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
When does the Arkansas State Board of Education meet?
The official 2026 Meeting Dates page lists State Board meeting dates on the second Thursday of each month. Confirm the current BoardBook agenda before attending.
Where can I find Arkansas State Board meeting agendas?
Use the official Meeting Agendas page and BoardBook public portal. ADE says agendas are usually posted the week before board meetings and contain item descriptions and links to documents.
Where are Arkansas State Board minutes and videos?
Use the Archived Minutes/Videos page. It provides minutes back to 1995 and archived video starting in December 2010.
Where can I watch Arkansas State Board meetings live?
Use the Watch Meeting Live page from Arkansas DESE. It provides live streaming information for people who cannot attend in person.
How many members are on the Arkansas State Board of Education?
The official State Board page says the Arkansas State Board of Education is a nine-member board, with two members from each congressional district and one at-large member.
Where can I find Arkansas schools and districts?
Use School Locator, My School Info, the School List and the District List from Arkansas ADE data tools.
Does the Arkansas State Board page show my child’s local school calendar?
No. The State Board meeting dates page is for statewide board business. Student attendance calendars are published by local school districts.
What is the Arkansas K-12 Profile?
The Arkansas K-12 Profile is an ADE Data Center page that summarizes statewide public K-12 data such as schools, districts, charter districts, cooperatives, enrollment and staff counts.
Should I contact ADE or my local district for a student issue?
ADE says if your concern involves a local school district, contact the administration in that district. Student-specific issues usually start with the local school or district.
Is the Arkansas State Board the same as a local school board?
No. The Arkansas State Board is a statewide policy-making body. Local school boards and districts handle local district operations, calendars, enrollment, bus routes, campus issues and district-level decisions.
Best Way to Use This Arkansas Board of Education Guide
Start with the Arkansas DESE State Board page for statewide board information. Use Meeting Dates for the annual meeting schedule, BoardBook for agendas and attachments, Archived Minutes/Videos for official past records, Watch Meeting Live for streaming, and the State Board Members page for current member information.
For schools and local district questions, use My School Info, School Locator, School List, District List and the Arkansas K-12 Profile. If your question involves a student, campus, bus route, attendance, school closure, graduation or local student calendar, contact the local school district instead of the State Board first.