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“As we begin the process of evaluating the comments and concerns collected, our goal is to take each one into consideration.” “We want to thank everyone who took the time to share their thoughts clearly the public cares about this issue and wants the best for Kansas families,” said Secretary Meier-Hummel. Some of the most common concerns addressed in the feedback have been the high turnover rate of caseworkers, lack of proper oversight of contractors, lack of proper funding for staff, high caseloads, need for more quality training and a lack of collaboration between agencies and organizations. On Friday, April 20, the agency announced that it would gather public input on existing foster care contracts, as it prepares to release the bid for new foster care grants (grants will replace contracts, going forward).ĭuring the RFI, which included a public meeting and online submission, Secretary Hummel received a wide range of opinions from interested parties, such as stakeholders, community and contracted partners, families, foster parents, staff and the general public. TOPEKA – Kansas Department for Children and Family (DCF) Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel is now in the process of reviewing 393 suggestions and comments made during a week-long Request for Information (RFI). Nearly 400 comments made in child welfare contracts Request for Information  Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system  Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property  Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships  Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency  Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship  Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel

#MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN MO AUXILIARY UPDATE#

Online condolences may be expressed at st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _Ģ nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _ģ rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _ĩ:30-Road Closure-130 th Kansas-Limestoneīudget concern and possible action item with County Appraiser’s OfficeĮxecutive Session-Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of a corporationĮxecutive Session-Privileged in the Attorney/Client relationshipĢ:00-2:15-Phillip Heagy-Dogs running loose in the Countyģ:15-Walking trail update and request for assistant from Commissioners In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Villa Heights Christian Church. Memorial visitation will be held Monday, July 10, 2023, from 6:00- 7:00 p.m., at Villa Heights Christian Church, Joplin, MO. Gene is survived by one son, Robert (Leni) Welch of Webb City, MO daughter, Paula Vornauf of Galena, KS stepdaughter, Anita Lynn (James Ray) Highley of Grove, OK grandchildren, Carol, Ian, Isaac, Lane, Micah, Raef, Addie, Austin along with six great grandchildren. Gene is preceded in death by first wife, Carol Sue Welch, and second wife, Ava May Welch parents, Paul and Myrtle Welch. After the passing of Carol, Gene married Ava May (Welsh) Welch. To this union two children were born, Robert and Paula. Gene was united in marriage to Carol Sue (Moore) Welch on April 7, 1962, in Joplin, MO. Gene was a 60 year member of Villa Heights Christian Church, where he taught Sunday school TNT class for 25 years. He was then principal at Parkwood High School from 1975-1984. Following that he went on to be principal at Miami High School from 1972-1974. In 1972 he received his Doctorate from Kansas University. In June 1970 he became principal of Eugene Field Elementary School in Neosho, MO. He then was principal at Memorial High School from 1968-1969. In 1966-1967 he was Superintendent at Purdy, MO. After graduating he then was a coach from 19 at Ft. From there he attended Kansas State College of Pittsburg. Gene graduated from Galena High School in 1954 and then went on to Ft. Gene was born April 7, 1937, in Crestline, KS, to the union of Paul Welch and Myrtle (LaTurner) Welch.

Paul 'Gene' Eugene Welch, 86, of Joplin, MO, passed from this life on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, MO.

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