miss grabowski. >> good afternoon, everyone. i'm one of the newest members of the pack, and i basically wanted to give you an update about what we spoke about maybe a week ago. i wanted to thank richard carnaza. due to the fact that he really updated us about the information that you guys are trying to put into play and your scheduling and what you're trying to implement basically into our district. so i understand -- we all understand how he's trying to blend equality for rigor. we really, really like the core instruction framework about trying to have an assessment globally, where everyone adheres to the guidelines and assess it in the same way and manner. we also like the fact that he's trying to figure out a way to promote one standard to when you first come into the classroom that week, as a parent you understand what they hold your child accountable for. we also like the philosophy about approaching the special ed and trying to make inclusion a part of the district as opposed to just a program and really trying to put the