(AP) – A Kansas college president is turning down an
appointment by Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens to the State Board of
Education.The Springfield News-Leader on Thursday reported Kansas Christian College
President Delbert Scott turned down the appointment because his membership on
the board would violate state law.
appointment by Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens to the State Board of
Education.The Springfield News-Leader on Thursday reported Kansas Christian College
President Delbert Scott turned down the appointment because his membership on
the board would violate state law.
Missouri law prohibits school and university employees from serving on the
board.
Scott, who is a former southwest Missouri lawmaker and Missouri Charter Public
School Commission member, says he wasn’t previously aware he couldn’t serve on
the board.
Greitens’ spokesman Parker Briden told The Associated Press that Scott’s
appointment was an oversight and the office is looking for a replacement.
Assistant House Minority Leader Gina Mitten says Scott’s appointment is
“another example of how Greitens knows little about state law and cares less.”
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