Of course that's your decision, but we still ask that this not be approved.

(The School Board) made the decision to let the administration decide, and I thank them. It is not an easy situation, and it is inevitable. You can't stop change.

I want a classical judge who does not allow their personal views or social views to impact their decision-making process,

It's their physical plant and the way it's laid out that drove them to that decision. Based on cost per homes passed, it's also more economical right now. It's not locked in stone, and this merger could have an impact.

I have been very impressed with Alastair, but this won't be a presidential decision.

I think the decision to extend the deadline was made because they (the state) recognized that the bar was set a little high.