Missouri State Representatives Visit Roosevelt High School
Newly elected officials visit St. Louis Public Schools for the first time in two years

St. Louis – Today, newly elected Missouri State Representatives and Senators visited Roosevelt High School, one of the largest schools in the St. Louis Public School district. Nearly 40 representatives, who were elected in November, are visiting facilities around the state that are funded by taxpayers.

“It’s an event that takes place every two years and is sponsored by the State Legislature,” said Steve Carroll, lobbyist for the St. Louis Public School District. “This gives officials an idea of what’s going on in the school district.”

Allen Icet, chairman of the House Budget Committee, helped organize the tour with Principal Terry Houston. “There are so many issues in public education, and it is important that newly elected officials tour the schools to familiarize themselves with the district,” said Icet. “At the state level we deal with so many different issues but we do know that education is very important and we are happy to be here today.”

Superintendent Dr. Diana Bourisaw, School Board President Veronica O’Brien, and Vice President William Purdy greeted the officials and took them on a tour of the school.

Roosevelt is St. Louis’ largest non-magnet high school with more than 1, 200 students.