but i want to close with this, because my daughter just graduated last year from phillip burton, and she's at johnson c. smith university today, and she told me to give you this shirt, mr. walton, for always supporting her. [ applause ] again, thank you to the commissioners, superintendent, everyone. remember, commissioners, listen to the people. because the people will always back you up when you're right. when you're wrong, they are going to check you, but take it in a good way. but when you're right, they'll support you, because they the ones that voted you in. [ applause ] >> hi. i'm a parent, and i want to echo what jordan was talking about. >> can i get your name, please? >> there's a -- >> i don't have a card for you. tell me your name again. >> mottie. >> your name wasn't one of the names that was called. >> can i still say my public comment? >> we've had people waiting to make their public comment, so i want to have them speak. >> when there's time after that, can i finish my public comment, or no? >> no, we asked for cards early on. >> okay, thank you. >> it's good to see a