| Fayetteville Public Schools | |
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The fine art of education |
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| Type and location | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1871 |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| District Info | |
| Superintendent | Vicki Thomas |
| Accreditation(s) | Arkansas Department of Education |
| Schools | 15 |
| Budget | $99,105,109 (2010–11)[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 8400[2] |
| Teachers | 710 |
| Staff | 590[2] |
| Athletic Conference | 7A West |
| Other information | |
| Schedule | US standard (except The Owl Creek School) |
| Website | http://www.fayar.net/ |
The Fayetteville Public Schools (Fayetteville School District, or FPS) is the oldest public school district in Arkansas.[2] The system was established with the creation of public schools in Arkansas in 1871, the same year as the University of Arkansas, also located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education.[3]
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The school board consists of seven members who are elected to five year terms. The school board meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5 pm Central Time in the Adams Leadership Center.