PBSD Regains Local Control, Vote Passes 7-0

On Friday, the Pine Bluff School district hosted a hearing that would reveal the fate of PBSD's control by the state, and the vote turned out unanimous. The need for a limited authority came in the wake of fiscal distress that the Pine Bluff... Read More.
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PBSD Limited Authority Board discussed finances

The Pine Bluff School Districts Limited Authority Board met Monday night and one of the things on the agenda was finances. District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday. Morning show host Greg Horne asked Barbaree why... Read More.
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Community Members and PBSD Choose 5 Strategies to Improve Schools

Pine Bluff School District (PBSD) and community members have identified five priority strategies to expand learning opportunities for students, create safer learning environments, improve school facilities, increase the number of excellent teachers and leaders, and build community trust in the district. Each of the strategies... Read More.
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PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh to step away on June 30

Dr. Jeremy Owoh has confirmed to DeltaplexNews.com that he has informed his staff that he has tendered his resignation. His final day will be June 30. Owoh was named Superintendent in September 2018 after the state Education Board voted to classify Pine Bluff as a district... Read More.
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PBSD Principal placed on Administrative Leave due to lawsuit

According to the Pine Bluff School District, a lawsuit was filed against the Pine Bluff High School principal, Dr. Michael Nellums, and the district. Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh said this is the first time the District administrative team ever received any notice of the allegations... Read More.

Owah Will Have Power To Fire PBSD Employees

Board of Education Approves to Waive Teacher Fair Dismissal Law in PBSD By an 8 to 1 vote, the State Board of Education today waived the Teacher Fair Dismissal Law in the Pine Bluff School District. This gives recently appointed Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh the power... Read More.