Prescott schools chief made $34,037 in non-school buys like golf gear, repaid $1,229
An Arkansas Legislative Audit report dated August 20, 2026 found $34,037 in purchases at the Prescott School District from July 2022 to June 2025 that were made, initiated or approved by the superintendent and had no apparent school purpose, including golf apparel and tournament fees, a MacBook he later sold online saying it was used by a relative, golf clubs for a relative and a first-class flight to a baseball coaches' conference. An $11,654 golf cart was billed to an elementary school construction contract. Former superintendent Robert Poole, who led Prescott from 2010, was placed on non-duty status in April 2025, resigned that June, and became Ashdown School District superintendent on July 1, 2025. He repaid $1,229. Ashdown placed him on paid administrative leave in September 2026. A special prosecutor from the Attorney General's office is reviewing the report; no charges are reported.
that were made, initiated or approved by the district's former superintendent, Robert Poole.
Chris Scarborough, the district's federal programs coordinator, will serve as interim superintendent, Pounds said.
Robert Poole is on administrative leave with pay on accusations of unallowed expenses
A MacBook purchased by the District. This item was later advertised for sale on social media and sold online by the Superintendent, who stated in the advertisement that the item was purchased for and used by a relative.
Told auditors the umpire gear was for emergencies and the golf cart moved materials and people at the construction site; admitted some items were unallowable.
No outcome recorded yet.