I'm sure we'll be discussing it in our next school board session, but there is absolutely no reason why we can't get back to the table and get back to negotiations to resolve these issues.

Our best estimate on this building is it's going to last at least 10 more years. To move these kids into L.L. Wright is going to cost substantially more than what we're doing right now.

Here's an opportunity to have something here.

I think it would be money well spent.

Of main concern is our deficit. The other thing that he recognized was the cost of hospitalization, everywhere.

The reason we are making the request is because of the rich cultural heritage concerning the integration of our school. We were the first-ever school to integrate below the Mason-Dixon line, and we want to honor our school's and our community's heritage.