my name is natasha reed and i'm a structural engineer for public works and today i'll be your host. before we get started let's take a quick back look at this past week. chinatown sidewalks are really starting to look good thanks to the hard work of a new crew of street works who are sprucing up the historic neighborhoods. last week we started on the pedestrians bridge who will connect the mondscone campus north and south. [ inaudible ] -- to find employment with the homeless and help them get off the streets and into how'stion. we also celebrated black history month to recognize celebrations and achievements of black americans here in the united states and in public works. the third street bridge is located near at&t park. it carries thousands of vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists over mission creek tunnel every day. we at public works are proud to be the caretakers of this classic draw bridge, keep it in shape while raising it and lowering it for public vessels. today, we'll give it its chance in the spotlight. see you on the other side. >> it's become somewhat of an eye sight.

i'm natasha reed and thanks for tuning into public works tv. >> i am alejandro the board of education. the board of education, unified school district for february 19th. 2018 is now called to order. thank you. >> mr. kirk. >> dr. morsi. >> thank you. >> mr. sanchez? >> here. >> mr. walters. miss min. thank you. >> the section a is accessible information for the public. open items. we have five tonight. number one, approval of board minutes. as announced. as it has been announced the past two meetings. the members of the public are reminded that if they wish to address the board of education, an individual can complete a speaker card for the item b column. and present it to the executive assistant. importantly, according to board rules and procedures, the speaker cards will not be expected for an item already before the board. superintendent mr. reid tonight. >> thank you, vice president. and everyone has gathered by now. standing in for dr. matthews on one of the rare occasions he is out of town for an educational conference. with the vice president and myself. good evening, everyone.