on behalf of apaac, we want to express our deep commitment to san francisco public education. we believe in sfusd and the incredible work that has been going onto shift the narrative that often plagues or communities. while we are committed to working hand in hand with sfusd, we do support parent choice. we understand that sometimes for a variety of reasons, including feelings that their children have not been adequately served or because their hopes and dreams for their children are sometimes found in alternative settings, families may opt for charter, private or home schooling. while we respect parent choice and partner with all families of african american students within apaac, we stand firmly in a belief that students in a southeast section of san francisco and throughout sfusd are brilliant, capable and growing in our sfusd public schools. we know from being a part of the community that has poured resources, love, expertise and hart work into ensuring nothing but success that we do not need more charter schools, we need a commitment to sustaining that success. we have wh