The Cotter School Board voted to renew the contracts of both principals on February 23, 2023. Aril Cheek has been the long-time elementary principal, and Clark Gustin is entering his second year as the high school principal. The board also hired Deanna Franks as the communications director. The school extended its contract with First Security Bank for two more years. Superintendent Jayme Jones reported on Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ new education plan and explained the impact this would have on Cotter. He reported that the total enrollment at Cotter Public Schools is currently 711 students.