The response from local employers has been gratifying. We have a lot of fantastic companies attending. There is a wide variety for the employees to benefit from.

We've been out there shaking the bushes. We're going to have to reach out to our churches.

I think it's very nice. It's a big improvement.

Employee compensation is something that we have neglected for a large number of years.

All those kinds of increased costs are usually on the table. If they're substantial enough and create a burden for the school districts, it will be considered.