It's a big threat. We're losing 6 percent of our students each year.

If District 7 is money is going to the northeast project, and then it's not completed, we come out on the losing end.

Equity comes from the state providing enough funding for its requirements. The state must meet its obligation for funding education.

The Legislature has a solemn duty to provide equitable education.

The frustrating thing for me is there was a recognition by the Legislature that districts losing students needed some additional assistance, and they're going to get more money. But they're not providing additional funds to those districts gaining students and need it right now. It's an amazing dichotomy.

Our financial situation would be better if we discontinued losing students to other districts.