it's because of the policy of usfsd. i think that creating a world language council in the usfsd is not only a great idea and should be implemented, but the resolution addresses the needs of a diverse community. it will not only address the needs of our existing language programs, but the needs of other communities, like art, hindu, their voices need to be heard also. i am here because i'm deeply concerned about the needs of the filipino pathway. the placement of the newcomer students, or misplacement, parents are in need of information. and the lack of a staff who speaks filipino. our sfusd filipino students are also no faring well compared to other students in other districts in california. not only are the filipino students in the sfusd test scores low, but 30% of filipino students contemplated suicide. that's double the rate of any in sfusd. to wrap it up, the council is what we need. >> thank you. >> if it's implemented our voices will be heard. thank you very much. >> superintendent matthew and the commissioners of