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spoke regarding paraprofessional salaries and how they appreciate the increase.

During closed session, the board approved letters of resignation from Rhonda Malo, Jack Malo, Crystal Hamilton and Dan McCann. Also approved were letters of resignation from Kim Johnson as FCCLA advisor and Chad Sullenger as boys’ varsity basketball coach.

It was voted to offer teaching positions to Alexis Manley, Stephanie Gates and John Salehi and a counseling position to Devin Billings for the 2023-24 school year. Extending intent to employ to all current classified staff for the 2023-24 school year was approved.

Coaching and advisor positions for the 2023-24 school year as presented by activity director Sullenger, with the addition of Brock Goodman to the summer weights program and the exception of Garrett Peterson to the choir program, are as follows: Taylor Cornett, girls golf; Penny Gardner, varsity girls softball, junior high girls basketball and junior high boys track; Terri Feiden, assistant varsity girls softball; Aubrey Feiden, junior high girls softball and assistant varsity girls basketball; Tracy Burke, assistant junior high girls softball and basketball; Chris Holt, varsity football, varsity girls/boys track and summer weights; Harris Cameron, assistant varsity football and assistant varsity boys basketball; Wyatt Bird, assistant varsity football; Brock Goodman, assistant varsity football and assistant varsity girls/boys track; Stephen Wood, jun- ior high football; Trisha Adkison, varsity girls basketball; Ryan Beenken, junior high boys basketball; Brian Bottcher, varsity boys head wrestling; Randy Eaton, assistant varsity wrestling; Brittney Ghidoni, junior high girls track and student council; Chad Sullenger, boys golf; Crystal Crose, varsity football and basketball cheer; Missy Chadwick, varsity basketball cheer; John Salehi, band; Courtney Ray, high school/middle school scholar bowl and NHS; Brant Burns, FFA; Amy Holder, FFA assistant and trapshooting; Stephanie Gates, FCCLA; Barb Holcomb, FBLA and yearbook; Michelle Anthuis, drama/play; and Trisha Sharp, art club.

The next regular meeting of the Gallatin R-V board of education will be Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m. in the high school library.

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vided an update and information to the trustees on the math/science/and social behavioral sciences department. Janna Ingram, behavior health instructor, and students presented on the behavioral health program.

Head Start Director Sue Ewigman presented the Head Start self-assessment and discussed the program’s successes for the year. Janet Gott, Head Start Director, discussed a partnership with Bright Futures Trenton and a successful monitoring review that met requirements.

In Dr. Tristan Londre’s absence, Dr. Mitch Holder, Dean of Instruction, discussed the end-of-semester work, spring enrollment, program updates, and a recent successful radiologic technology site review. He also provided information on spring PTK induction, a DEI speaker on campus, and the AACC conference.

Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs, discussed commencement, a ceremony for graduating baseball players, and a tentative softball ceremony. Alley also discussed the FAFSA Simplification process and three students saving a life. She mentioned summer and fall registration, OAR numbers, and the Financial Aid HEERF report.

Chief Information Officer Jennifer Triplett discussed a recent email

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Medical Center. This action will affect approximately 15 labor and delivery nurses and ancillary staff, all of whom will be eligible and encouraged to apply for alternate positions at Hedrick Medical Center, Wright Memorial Hospital, or within Saint Luke’s Health System.

A nationwide shortage of OB-GYNs has created a highly competitive market for qualified specialists, making it extremely diffi- system upgrade and migration and a financial aid system upgrade. Triplett also provided an update on the Savannah Campus program, including phase two equipment, wiring closets, and classroom technology installation plans.

President Dr. Lenny Klaver provided a legislative update about core funding and Fast Track. Klaver also discussed an articulation agreement with Northwest Missouri State University, a partnership with Missouri Western State University, and the NJCAA National Convention mentioning several approved legislations. He also discussed a recent NCHEMS visit and the assessment involving performance funding.

In business items, trustees approved the Green Hills Head Start Public Complaint Policy and Internal Dispute Resolution Policy, renewal of Microsoft licensing, and a bid from Perkins Dozing to demolish multiple properties on campus. Trustees also approved the 2023-2024 health insurance renewal with United Health Care and continued 100 percent coverage of the monthly premium costs for employees for two health care options. In the health care approval, trustees also approved providing paid vision insurance for each employee and contribution to those enrolling into a health savings account. Other business items included setting a special board meet- cult to attract OB-GYNs to rural areas such as Chillicothe, despite dedicated, multi-year recruitment efforts. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) projects a shortage of 22,000 OB-GYNs by 2050.

This new approach is designed to prioritize and protect maternity care in north central Missouri and prevent the increase of “maternity deserts” emerging across the state. A maternity desert is part of an alarming trend seen nationally in rural areas and other regions without OBGYN care. Today, 47 percent of Missouri counties have no access to obstetric care of any kind, including many of the counties around Hedrick Medical Center. Saint Luke’s has met with Missouri lawmakers and state health officials to bring awareness to this worsening heath crisis and to bring about meaningful action.

“We’ve been working diligently to find a solution to this intractable problem ing for May 10th at 5:00 p.m. in front of Geyer Hall and approving two-course fees, one for occupational therapy and another for industrial electronics. because Saint Luke’s Health System and Hedrick Medical Center are deeply dedicated to our patients and families in North Central Missouri,” said Julie Quirin, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Saint Luke’s Health System. “With this approach, area moms and moms-to-be will receive 95 percent of their maternity care close to home with a physician and team they know and trust.”

In personnel items, Trustees approved the resignation from Head Start employee Carolyn McIntire, kitchen assistant at Chillicothe. Also approved was the NCMC resignation of Salem Croy as assistant softball coach/residence life coordinator. In employment, approvals were given to employing Robert Karr as industrial technology instructor, Zachary Dudley as talent search advisor, and Jeffrey Grider as custodian/maintenance technician at the Savannah Campus. Mindy Matter and Kristin Newbegin were also approved as adjunct instructors. Two contract changes were approved for Trio SSS employees Angela Heins and Tocarra Williams. Angela will be moving from an 11-month to a 12-month contract, and Tocarra will be moving from a 12-month to an 11month contract effective July 1, 2023.

The next regular meeting for the Trustees will be on Tuesday, May 23 in the Frey Administrative Center at 5:30 p.m. The trustees will also meet in a special session on Wednesday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m. in front of Geyer Hall and on Tuesday, May 16 in a joint meeting with the NCMC Foundation at 5:30 p.m. in Cross Hall.

Located 90 miles southwest of Chillicothe, Saint Luke’s North’s maternity program, which includes a Level II NICU, is recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center and by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services as a Show Me 5 maternity hospital. It is also designated a BabyFriendly hospital for its commitment to breastfeeding.

Hedrick OB/GYN clinic staff will be contacting impacted patients directly to discuss and prepare for this transition.