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I love MRH and I believe teachers are what make our district the community anchor that it is for so many kids, parents, and others. District policy should not be an end in itself. Policies and budgets must be in pursuit of expanding access to education, supporting learning among all students, and creating conditions for teachers to thrive as educators. I have more than once run into teachers working second or third jobs in order to support their families, pay down their student loans, or to otherwise make ends meet. While salaries have improved, it would still be difficult if not impossible for an MRH teacher to buy a home in this district. I think that is a failure to recognize the bigger picture. We need to invest in teachers not only as educators but as members of our community. Whether or not teachers choose to live in the district is their own decision. But their salary should not make the decision for them. Investing in teachers who are invested in their students is the easiest decision for a Board to make and I hope to have the opportunity to make that case to my peers.