my name is betty robinson. i am the uesf chair of the child develop a program. i am a proud agitator who works at the early education school. i am here to reiterate what my brothers and sisters said. layoffs are unacceptable. the early education staff, the teachers and parents, the layoff notices that are going to be issued, can be a severe compliance issue. we know that the states have regulations of student-teacher ratios. i also want to comment on what was made regarding t.k. it does not denote quality. i invite all who are interested to come and witnessed real education in progress at our school and other gave you schools in. -- other bayview schools. [applause] >> i might go over the two minutes but it is not out of disrespect. sandra, rachel, heidi, kim, norman, you have been at my school. i had to take a moment. we have to keep our promises to students and families. some of you are my colleagues, some of you are my friends. some of you i just passed by or see on the website or on tv. these three goals, theory versus practice, with service versus implement