Mo. Rev. Stat. § 178.950: Board of education to appoint necessary staff.

In order to implement and effectuate the provisions of sections 178.900 to 178.970, the state board of education shall appoint a section head and such other personnel, including administrative, professional and technical persons, within the department as may be required to implement and supervise the program, including assisting shops with operative problems and other activities contemplated by sections 178.900 to 178.970.