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Board of Education Member · District D · Harford County · 2026 Primary
Members of the Board of Education oversee the local public school system by setting educational policies, approving the annual operating budget, and hiring the superintendent. They make key decisions on matters such as student curriculum, school boundaries, and the maintenance of school facilities. This office is important because its members determine how tax dollars are spent to support student learning and the overall quality of schools in the community.
View all candidates in this raceMelissa Hahn is an elected member of the Harford County Board of Education for District D and is seeking reelection. She is a substitute teacher and a parent of two children within the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) system, citing her firsthand classroom experience as a primary motivation for her involvement. Hahn advocates for a "parental bill of rights," curriculum transparency, and the removal of "divisive material and agendas" from schools. Her platform emphasizes student-centered decision-making, fiscal responsibility through a comprehensive audit of expenditures, and addressing the mental health crisis among students. Before her election, she spent over two years advocating for children at County Council and Board of Education meetings.
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I will work hard to ensure that parents are informed, have access to completely transparent curriculum and to give parents a voice.
I will request a complete audit with all expenditures from top to bottom so we can cut wasteful spending and get the money going back in the schools.
Quality education free from divisive material and agendas.
I want teachers to love teaching again, children to love school again, and parents to be an integral part of their children's learning.
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Parental Rights and Transparency
Advocates for a parental bill of rights and ensuring parents have full access to school curricula.
“I will work hard to ensure that parents are informed, have access to completely transparent curriculum and to give parents a voice. Parental bill of rights is essential.”
Fiscal Accountability
Proposes a comprehensive audit of school system spending to redirect funds toward classrooms.
“I will request a complete audit with all expenditures from top to bottom so we can cut wasteful spending and get the money going back in the schools.”
Curriculum Content
Focuses on core educational needs while removing what she characterizes as divisive agendas.
“Quality education free from divisive material and agendas. Transparent and accessible curriculum. Eliminate wasteful practices.”
Student Well-being and Safety
Aims to address the mental health crisis in schools and improve physical security measures.
“I will work to address the security and safety of our schools. I will work to address the growing mental health crisis currently happening In our schools.”
Melissa Hahn is the only current Harford school board member running to retain her seat in the 2026 election cycle. External profiles highlight her background as a substitute teacher and her admiration for political figures who stand for constitutional rights. She has previously expressed concerns that the school system is facing a crisis where children are not learning fundamental skills effectively.
“I want to ensure that every child in HCPS gets a top-notch education and becomes a productive, successful member of society.”
Source“I will request a complete audit with all expenditures from top to bottom so we can cut wasteful spending and get the money going back in the schools.”
Source“I will work to address the security and safety of our schools.”
Source“I will work to address the growing mental health crisis currently happening In our schools.”
Source“Children's educational needs come first”
Source“In an effort to be transparent please see below receipts - Just to clear up misinformation that is going around.”
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