Special Oskaloosa School Board meeting
Feb 16, 2022
The Oskaloosa School Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday afternoon (2/16). The Board will discuss a personnel matter and then go into closed session regarding an appointment. That could be choosing final candidates to…
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