hoffman. [reads names] how many cec? where's maryann? just two of you? ok, thank you. [reads names] come on up. state your name. >> my name is kelly, i'm a representative of the robert louis stevenson school. president mendoza: again, we will need to keep your voice is down. if you will have a conversation, step outside and be respectful to the speakers. >> as i was saying, i am representing all of the parents for the students that go to the robert louis stevenson school. we have a problem in the school because one of the teachers is absent 70% of the year. imagine what you would do if you have a problem teacher like that attending school. all of the parents are worried right now because she is coming back this year. all of the students, parents, they are scared that the students might be assigned to her class. students and parents deal with different substitutes [unintelligible] they deserve to be taught by teachers that are good role models. we're not sure if she is physically ill or mentally ill because we are not doctors. for a person to be absent 70% of the year, it is not really inconsistent. the packet that you are holding in your hand right now, these are th