OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Oskaloosa Elementary School welcomed Governor Kim Reynolds for a Regional Education Roundtable on Monday, February 19.

Students, teachers, and leadership from the Oskaloosa Community Schools welcomed the governor as she conferenced with superintendents from Centerville, Clarke, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Pekin, and Pleasantville. State Representative Helena Hayes accompanied the governor on the visit.

The event was an opportunity to foster discussions and partnerships that enhance educational opportunities for students across the region and discuss the executive branch’s legislative priorities. After the meeting, the governor was led by Oskaloosa Elementary ambassadors to experience the vision culture that’s allowing Oskaloosa Schools to succeed. Gov. Reynolds also visited two classrooms to experience English language arts and phonics curriculum in action.

At the conclusion of the tour, the Oskaloosa FFA president presented the governor with a wood-engraved plaque with her photo and the mission statement of Oskaloosa Schools on it.