Dierks Superintendent accepts position with Centerpoint School District

According to a member of the Dierks School Board, Superintendent Jody Cowart has accepted the superintendent’s position in the Centerpoint School District as of late last week. 

Cowart is expected to present his resignation to the Dierks School Board at their next meeting. According to board member, Jeffrey Mounts, the board elected to post the opening on the Arkansas Education Jobs website so they can begin accepting resumes. The ad states the Dierks School District is receiving applications for the position of Superintendent of Schools beginning immediately and they will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The new superintendent will begin effective July 1 for the 2022-2023 school year.  The district’s new superintendent will be responsible for working with the Dierks Board of Education and faculty/staff of the district to offer a high quality and equitable education to all students.

Cowart served the Dierks School District for the past 8 years. He served as the high school principal for 4 years and the superintendent for the past 4 years.