FOUKE, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Superintendent of Fouke Schools was suspended by the Arkansas Board of Education for ethics violations.
On April 15, 2026, Buie and his attorney appeared before the Professional Licensure Standards Board Ethics Hearing Subcommittee. When the subcommittee provided its findings, Buie rejected the recommendations and asked for the Board to review the case.
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On July 9, the Arkansas State Board of Education rendered its findings and conclusions based on the evidence.
- The educator allowed a student to live with him at his residence.
- Kissed two different male students while saying ‘I love you’.
- Utilizing personal funds to give gifts to multiple students totaling over $1K, plus vehicles.
- The educator should have known that he violated the Code of Ethics.
- Admitted to having personal relationships with students.
- Took and paid for multiple students’ trips to various locations, including a cruise, during which he stayed in the same cabin as the students.
- Did not acknowledge violating any ethical standards.
- Engaged in physical affection that could be perceived as inappropriate by the students or those who witnessed the actions.
- Shared his personal contact information and Life360 with multiple students.
As a result, the Board found that Buie violated ethical standards 1 and 2 and imposed the following sanctions…