>> my name is michelle parker. i am legislation chair for the district pta. i would like to think commissioners fewer, murase, and wynn for placing a revenue extension -- for bringing this resolution forward in support of placing a revenue extension on the june ballot. the governor's proposal provides voters with a direct opportunity to help stabilize the budget, protect education and other essential programs from further cuts. the california pta has encouraged members across the state to ask the school board to pass similar resolutions to what was brought forward today. by passing this resolution -- by passing this resolution, you are furthering awareness in the public that the governor's budget proposal does not automatically spare education from further cuts, as much of our media is portraying. we appreciate the fact that the governor recognizes that education can sustain no more cuts. we realize that to even get the revenue extension measure on the ballot is a monumental task in itself, because this will have to pass through the legislature with a 2/3 vot