Fayetteville Public Schools was the first chartered public school district in Arkansas. The system was established upon the creation of many public schools in Arkansas in 1871. In same year, the University of Arkansas (also in Fayetteville, Arkansas) was established. The Fayetteville Public Schools is as well recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education. Furthermore, the Fayetteville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on individual circumstances. The company does not discriminate against employees, volunteers or applicants for any reason based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, marital status or any other protected characteristics. They further offer diverse employee benefits such as life insurance, disability insurance, flexible work plans , a retirement savings plan, including employer contributions and the opportunity for their own tax-advantaged savings, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid holidays, 401(K) plans, flexible spending benefit plans for medical and dependent care, among others.
