This fall in Grand Junction the District 51 School Boardelections are taking place for 3 separate seats. 

Today on the Kokopelli Connection, we sit down with Andrea Haitz.  Andrea is the incumbent in District C, running again Mike Rathbone.  Andrea discusses her last four years on the school board and what they have accomplished, as well as the many challenges this board has face.  Andrea tells us what prompted the school closures and why the board decided to close Scenic Elementary, Nisly Elementary, andClifton Elementary.  We also talk about the state of the schools in Mesa Country and what Andrea hopes to achieve ifshe is re-elected. 

Learn more about Andrea and her bid for re-election:

https://www.facebook.com/Andrea4Kids/

https://www.andrea4kids.com/