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My name is Melissa Hahn, and I am asking for your vote this November to continue serving as your District D representative on the Harford County Board of Education. I am running for re-election because there is still critical work to be done, and I am ready to lead the way. While this is a non-partisan office, I believe in being transparent with the community: I am a Conservative, a Christian, and a Republican. My faith and values guide my commitment to integrity, service, and the success of every child.

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As a parent with two recent graduates and multiple family members

currently enrolled in HCPS schools, my investment in our schools is deeply

personal. Serving on the Board for the past four years has given me an

unobstructed view of the challenges our district faces. Having also

worked as an HCPS substitute teacher, I witnessed firsthand the daily

struggles of our administrators, teachers, staff, and students.

I know our schools can be better, and our children deserve the very best.

Their interests must come first in every decision we make. Too many

children are falling through the cracks, and I am committed to ensuring

that every HCPS student receives a top-notch education and the tools to

become a productive, successful member of society.

 

Together, we can achieve this vision:

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• Empower Teachers: I want teachers to love teaching again and have the support they need to succeed in their classrooms.

• Engage Parents: I want parents to be fully welcomed as integral partners in their children's learning.

• Inspire Students: I want children to love school again and reach their highest potential.

 

During my tenure, I have been a steadfast champion for safety, security, parental rights, and fiscal transparency. If re-elected, I will continue fighting for:

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• Parental Rights and Transparency: Ensuring parents are fully informed, have access to transparent curricula, and maintain a powerful voice in their children's education.

• Safe and Secure Schools: Advocating for robust safety measures, best practices, and secure learning environments.

• Fiscal Responsibility: Eliminating wasteful spending to ensure taxpayer dollars are prioritized for classroom needs and directly support students and teachers. 

• Student Support: Addressing the mental health crisis in our schools.

• Superintendent Accountability: Providing oversight to put students' needs first.

• Open Communication: Remaining consistently available for parents, teachers, students, and staff to voice their concerns.

• Honesty and Integrity: Ensuring all members of HCPS and the Board of Education uphold the highest ethical standards.

• Accountability and Discipline: Fostering a culture of responsibility by implementing clear expectations and appropriate consequences.

 

By uniting teachers, staff, parents, and the community, we can create a school system that works for everyone. As your elected Board member, I will never stop working for our children.

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​Thank you for your continued support and your vote in November!