Personnel Policy Committee (PPC)
Guiding Policies for Educators and Staff
Building a Better Workplace Through Policy Excellence
The Fort Smith Public Schools Personnel Policies Committees are committed to refining and advancing district policies for all employees. There are separate committees for certified and classified staff, each serving as a vital advocate for their respective groups. Our main goals are to review current policies, suggest necessary revisions, and develop new policies for the school board’s consideration. Through these initiatives, we aim to foster a positive, equitable working environment that supports both academic success and professional growth.
Certified Personnel Policy Committee
Who They Represent: Certified staff, including teachers, instructional coaches, and other certified educators.
Meet the Committee:
- Heather Aguilar
- Karen Arthur
- Maureen Austin
- Ashley Baldwin
- Susan Bishop
- Fatima Bonilla
- Dr. Chris Davis
- Alisha Fagan
- Ryan Gray
- Kalee Greenwood
- Alicia Henry
- Shanna Holycross
- Jennifer Howald
- Britt Humphries
- Cynthia Iglesia
- Amanda Johnson
- Jessica Lemus
- Mary Lovelady
- Betsy Meharg
- Mark Minnick
- Ruth Anne Nelson
- Wendy Peer
- Judy Pennington
- Jeffrey Rice
- Stacy Ross
- David Ruyter
- Leah Stark
- Penelope Templeton
- Frederick Thrower
- Juan Velasquez
- Michele Walker
- Melissa Wilson
- Loretta Woodward
Classified Personnel Policy Committee
Who They Represent: Classified staff, including office administrative assistants (OAAs), paraprofessionals, payroll staff, and other non-certified employees.
Meet the Committee:
- Stephanie Beasley
- Bekah Coursey
- Jo Cross
- Myra Gonzalez
- Mary Hillian
- Margaret Keen
- Tina Neal
- Cindy Russell
- Charlie Young
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Personnel Policies Committee or how to get involved, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help and support our staff members.