Coordinating Board for Early Childhood
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone:
(573)-751-6793
Fax:
(573)-526-9586
Email:
cd.askecps@dss.mo.gov
Website:
http://dss.mo.gov/cbec/
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 210.102
Department:
Social Services
Mission:
Missouri’s ECE system is coordinated, accessible, adequately resourced and of high quality, designed to promote the well-being of young children and their families.
Function:
SubCommittees:
Executive Committee; Early Care & Education Programs Workgroup; Early Childhood Mental Health Workgroup; Healthcare Workgroup; Home Visitation Workgroup
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
4 meetings a year in person in Jefferson City.
Location of meetings:
Jefferson City/Conference Call
Duration of meetings:
5 hours
Preparation time for meetings:
Total time commitment:
20 - 40 hours a year
Details on Members
Total members:
17
Appointed members:
9
Term length:
Members serve at pleasure of the Governor.
Compensation:
Members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses necessary to the performance of their official duties for the board.
Member Requirements:
representatives of the groups, such as business, philanthropy, civic groups, faith-based organizations, parent groups, advocacy organizations, early childhood service providers, and other stakeholders
Political Requirements:
No
Geographic Requirements:
No
Senate Consent Required:
Yes
Members
Vacant Slot
representative from the governor's office
Ms. Nancy Scherer
represenative from the department of health and senior services
Ms. Kelly Dudley
represenative from the department of mental health
Mr. Justin Logan
represenative from the department of social services
Ms. Jo Anne Ralston
represenative from the department of elementary and secondary education
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representative of the judiciary
Mr. William Dent
representative of the family and community trust board (FACT)
Ms. Stacey Owsley Wright
representative from the head start program
Columbia
Term begins: Jun 1, 2006
Dr. Valeri J. Lane
Member 1
Sedalia
Term begins: Jan 11, 2006
Dr. Shirley S. Patterson
Member 2
Columbia
Term begins: Oct 26, 2011
Ms. Paula D. Knight
Member 3
Chesterfield
Term begins: Sep 19, 2012
Vacant Slot
Member 4
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Member 5
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Member 6
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Member 7
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Member 8
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Member 9