Vent among finalists for superintendent at Barton School District

Vent among finalists for superintendent at Barton School District

Vent among finalists for superintendent at Barton School District

Madison exhibit: Rev. Sherman Baker was one of many people Saturday to attend the unveiling of an exhibit honoring Madison’s early black educators. The exhibit, which was sponsored by the Madison Community Outreach Center Committee, was on display at the civic center in Madison. It featured photos and articles on several educators from the Eldridge Butler School and other area predominantly black schools. Photo by Kendall Owens.

Lee Vent, superintendent of the Forrest City School District, is one of five people being considered to replace retiring Barton School District Superintendent Roy Kirkland.

Vent, who has one year remaining on his contract with the FCSD, is one...

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