Gehring resigns with one year left

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Rick Gehring, a St. Joseph School District Board of Education member, announced his resignation at Monday's annual reorganization meeting.
Gehring mentioned having a "hard time" continuing his position on the board and is looking to "protect his peace."
The BOE will seek out applications from community members to fill Gehring's position. As of now, applications are not open and there is no set date for when the board will vote on gaining a new member.
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