New Warren Superintendent Speaks To Lions Club

Left to Right:  Lions Club President Brandon Gorman, Lion Tim Kessler, and Superintendent Bobby Acklin

Bobby Acklin, the new Warren School Superintendent was guest speaker for the Warren Lions Club July 22nd.  He was invited by Lion member Tim Kessler.

Mr. Acklin provided background on himself.  He stated he grew up in Mayflower, starting out in the African-American school and ultimately graduating from Mayflower High School.  He has a degree from Hendrix College and worked in the school systems of West Memphis, Conway and North Little Rock.  He has a Masters Degree from Arkansas State.  Mr. Ackland was appointed Superintendent of Dollarway by the State of Arkansas and upon the local school board retaking over the schools he was let go by Dollarway due to his unwillingness to take actions he did not think was right.

Superintendent Acklin and his wife are now living in Warren, and he indicated they were very happy to be here.  He said Warren Schools have a great reputation, and he wants to make it run smoothly and continue to get better.  In his remarks he stated that he realizes there has been some confusion concerning 'Standards Based Education" efforts, and the district needs to communicate better and address the issues.

Mr. Acklin gave an update on the upgrade of school facilities during the summer.  He said Eastside is undergoing major renovations and the football stadium lights and visitors bleachers are being improved and made safer.  He also talked about upgrades to the fieldhouse and plans for a new soccer field.  He thanked Mayor Martin and the City of Warren for working as partners with the district on getting grants to make some of the improvements.  He went on to say the school district and city have a wonderful partnership.

The Superintendent said that if kids are always made the priority, things will be done right.  He said he looked forward to living and working in Warren and the Warren District.