In the videos below, staff from Cottonwood Elementary and Oakridge Elementary talk about the ongoing area 5 boundary study and some of the struggles that are faced by schools with lower student enrollment.
From Cottonwood Elementary (left to right in videos):
- Teacher Trisha Bench
- Secretary Kelly Franz
- Teacher Carly Holmes
- Teacher Kayla Williams
- Principal Teri Cooper
From Oakridge Elementary (left to right in videos):
- Principal Valerie Bergera
- Teacher Kemari Bradshaw
- Teacher Carrie Wetzel
- Teacher Joy Nielson
These panel interviews were recorded in May 2025.