As you weigh which Thompson School District Board of Education candidates will get your votes this election, you might be wondering what thoughts they have on attracting and retaining quality staff.

The Coloradoan sent identical questionnaires to all candidates running for seats on local school district boards of education in the Nov. 4, 2025, election.

Below are their answers to this question: Given the rising cost of living in Northern Colorado, what steps should be taken to ensure the district is able to attract and retain the best teachers, support staff, administrators and district leaders?

Note: Candidate responses were reviewed and, in some cases, lightly edited to adhere to Coloradoan style guidelines. School board members in Colorado must reside within the geographic bounda

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