In the old days, schools were a collection of classrooms. Today, classrooms are assembly areas; they have community functions. We're making these spaces with a higher volume of space, with different kinds of furniture, so adults can use them.

I brought the community, victims and families dishonor. It's all self-centered. ... I would call myself a sexual predator. Today is the day of judgment for me.

Our community must protect basic education for its children. Today, our schools can still deliver a quality product. But with more than $15-million in tough cuts already made and more coming, that quality is at risk. To protect education, and the investment we have made in our homes and in our community, we need to pass our issue in May.

We've always partnered with the schools. They are the anchors of the community.

We're opening up the doors of the schools to the community and we'd like to see as much community involvement in our schools as possible.

Both ... served our schools for many years. Both were role models for our youths and well liked by our community.