evidence in the form of philanthropy from outside groups and that is the mayor and superintendent caronza has announced there is a substantial investment in our middle schools in technology. and that would not have happened if it was not for our own investment, our own skin in the game, if you will, in stem. wrapping up we are seeing reinforcement for core programs in these areas. we are moving dramatically closer to what is the promise and the potential of p and what this was dreamed up back in the early 2000's to see these elements come together, a lie library child, a pe teacher for every child, arts music at every level, at every grade and for every child in this city. it's really having this robust program that is, we're uniquely poised right now to be able to move on to the renewal because it's been 8 exciting years but we want to see this continue. so i'm going to pass the mic over to chief of staff moran and director maria sue. >> mr. armentrout, before you go, i have a quick question. i know this was often an issue and may continue to be with the school district, but i was curiou