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Chamber Applauds Effort, Leadership, Impact of Baker Kurrus

The Little Rock Regional Chamber was surprised and concerned to learn that the state would not extend the contract of Baker Kurrus, Superintendent of the Little Rock School District, beyond its June 30th expiration date. Mr. Kurrus worked diligently and unselfishly for the students of the Little Rock School District, and we hope that he remains engaged with the continued forward progress of the LRSD. On behalf of the business community, we applaud his efforts, his selfless service, and the excellent results he’s achieved during his brief tenure as the district’s leader. His impact has been immensely positive, and he has set the district on a new and better path. He didn’t need to take this job, but he willingly accepted it in order to better our community and gave it everything he had. His efforts should be used as a foundation for continued progress by the district. A stable, high-performing LRSD is critical to the economic future of our region and our overall health long-term. The Little Rock Regional Chamber will continue to be a staunch advocate for positive change in our public education system.