I want to see this issue put to bed. We are willing to work with you. I think we are going to get an agreement if we work together.

We owe it to this group.

Franklin has to be No. 1. There is no issue that is greater. Something has to be done and I'd like to see this move forward.

Our test scores are going up significantly. Teachers and principals are doing a good job.

I didn't roll out of bed and direct Malcolm X. Whatever you do, go out there and work hard.

When it gets bad enough, where it is affecting academic work - crying, can't get out of bed, a feeling of hopelessness - that is when people need to get help.