Governing Board

MPER is governed by a board composed of the Superintendent from each member school district, a representative from community colleges approved for membership, the Dean of the College of Education & Human Development, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Missouri Commissioner of Education. The Governing Board is responsible for all policy decisions, oversees financial affairs, provides direction to the directors, creates agendas, monitors projects, and continually facilitates the introduction of new programs.

Structure

Governing Board members are entitled to one vote. In addition, the Governing Board includes non-voting members as considered necessary.

The Governing Board’s Executive Committee serves as an advisory group to facilitate day-to-day operations of the Board (e.g., construct meeting agendas). The Executive Committee consists of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Director, College of Education & Human Development Dean, and immediate Past Chairperson. Elections are held every other year for the for the purpose of selecting a Chairperson and Vice-chairperson.

Operations Council

The MPER Operations Council consists of partner school personnel, College of Education & Human Development Faculty, College of Arts & Science Faculty, Community Colleges Faculty, a representative from the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, and MPER office staff. The Operations Council is responsible for the implementation of MPER programs, decisions on operational issues, and communication between MPER and Partner Schools.

Operations Council Representatives

  • Partner School personnel (based on student population)
    • Elected Partner School Chairperson
  • 6 faculty representatives from the College of Education & Human Development
  • 2 faculty representatives from the College of Arts & Science
  • 1 faculty representative from each Community College member
  • 1 representative from the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
  • MPER office staff

Terms

Partner School representatives serve on the Operations Council for a minimum of two academic years. Higher education faculty representatives serve one year terms.

The Chairperson serves for a two year term. The Chairperson’s responsibilities include agenda planning, facilitation of meetings, and representation of the Operations Council on the Governing Board.

Meetings

MPER designates the time and place for regular meetings. Special meetings may be called by MPER Director.