The Monticello Board of Directors assume a crucial role in representing our students and advocating for public education. The District is fortunate to have members who are dedicated to ensuring that all children in the District receive the A-One education that they deserve. Because of their leadership, Monticello School District is a progressive district with high expectations of excellence across all educational disciplines.
As publicly elected school leaders, Board Members set policy for the district. Under state law, they are empowered to hire and evaluate the superintendent, oversee district finances, approve the budget, and determine the vision and mission of the district. School boards must also approve the curriculum and ensure the district maintains adequate facilities for teaching and learning. In addition to their board duties, state law requires Arkansas school board members to earn a minimum of six hours of professional development each year in areas related to their role and responsibilities. On behalf of the educators and students of this District, we wish to honor these five men for their devotion and care and concern for each student in the Monticello School District. We appreciate their dedication to the District as they tirelessly work to produce the best education for the children of this District.
Members pictured left to right below.
Keith Wells has served as a Board Member for 16 years as well has serving as the Vice-President of the Board for 10 years. He is a 1986 graduate of MHS. He and his wife Sammy’s children and grandchildren have all attended Monticello Schools. Mr. Wells received the Arkansas School Board Association’s Pinnacle Boardman Award.
Andrew Hilton has served as a Board Member for 2 years and has obtained the Outstanding Level of Boardmanship from the Arkansas School Board Association. He and his wife Hannah have 5 children who all attend Monticello Schools.
Curt Preston has served as a Board Member for 15 years, and served as President for 11 years. He is a 1991 graduate of MHS. Mr. Preston received the Arkansas School Board Association’s Board’s Master Boardman Award. He and his wife Andrea have two children one a graduate from MHS and one who attends MMS.
Dr. Michael Fakouri has served as a Board Member for 13 years. He and his wife Michelle have three children who attend the MSD. Dr. Fakouri is a 1997 graduate of MHS. He has obtained the Master Boardmanship Level awarded by the Arkansas School Board Association.
Will Maxwell has served as a Board Member for 8 years and has obtained the Outstanding Level of Boardmanship from the Arkansas School Board Association. He and his wife Julie have four children who all attend Monticello Schools.