this is not an easy situation. this is a difficult day for families in los angeles. this is a difficult day for teachers who want nothing more than to teach our kids and to give hope for the future. but i want you to know that the only thing that is more important to this board of education, to our superintendant, to all of the civic leaderses that are gathered here today. the only thing that is more important than the education of our children is the safety of our children. and we will make sure that that safety is assured, working together as all of us have and want to say to the leadership of our community and labor partners that stepped up in every way and business community, we will need