Missouri School for the Blind is operated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Dr. Karla Eslinger, Commissioner. The school is overseen by Mark Wheatley, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Special Education, and on site governance is provided by Superintendent Geoffrey Barney.
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Superintendent’s Office
Student Services
Student Services includes the Education Division, which operates MSB’s centerbase program for students ages 5-21, and Clinical, Ancillary and Residential Services, which operates the Health Center, provides therapy services, and provides supervision and programming for resident students during after-school, evening and overnight hours.
Outreach Services
Outreach Services includes the Missouri DeafBlind Technical Assistance Project, Missouri Statewide Parent Involvement Network (MoSPIN), Missouri Instructional Resource Center (MIRC), Missouri School for the Blind Library Media Center (LMC), Outreach Vision and Orientation & Mobility Services, and professional development opportunities.
Community Relations
The Community Relations Department publishes Mules Express, the quarterly newsletter, organizes special events, manages the Web site and coordinates volunteers and donations.
Human Resources
Human Resources coordinates payroll, benefits and employment services. View MSB job vacancies online.
Business Operations
Business Operations is comprised of the Business Office, Food Service and Central Supply divisions.
Plant Maintenance
Physical Plant Maintenance is responsible for maintenance of the entire physical plant and reports to the Office of Administration, Jefferson City.