Batesville School Board places superintendent on administrative leave, names interim

The Batesville School District Board of Directors voted unanimously Feb. 24 to place the superintendent on administrative leave while an independent investigation is conducted and to appoint Mr. David Campbell as interim superintendent effective Feb. 24, 2026.

Board President Scott Fredricks called the called meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. During procedural business, the board moved into executive session to address a personnel matter. Heather Fulbright, board secretary, moved to place "the superintendent" on administrative leave while an independent investigation takes place; Dwight Ford seconded the motion and the board recorded a 7-0 voice vote in favor.

The board then voted to name Mr. David Campbell interim superintendent, effective Feb. 24, 2026. The motion to appoint Campbell was made by board member Chris Milum and seconded by Vice President Josh Swinea; the motion carried on a 7-0 voice vote. The agenda also lists Mr. David Campbell as Interim Superintendent in participant information.

The meeting record shows the board entered executive session at 5:36 p.m. for the personnel matter, returned to regular session at 7:52 p.m., went back into executive session at 7:54 p.m., and returned to regular session at 8:20 p.m. The board then approved a motion to adjourn, and the meeting ended at 8:22 p.m.

Board Policy 1.14 was referenced on the agenda as the procedural framework the board would follow for an orderly meeting. The transcript does not specify the allegations, the subject of the independent investigation, its timeline, or the name (if any) of the superintendent referenced in the motion. The board recorded unanimous votes on the listed motions; no public comments or additional details about the investigation were recorded in the transcript.