The rectors and students have been patient and very respectful that this is a big project.

The contractors are learning as they go. The first four that we did over Christmas break helped them to learn how to best organize the job.

In some instances, that [the dark period] is probably going to last longer than we previously thought.

They want statewide requirements so that all students can enter a four-year institution. Not all students are going to go to a four-year school.

I think it helps focus students on being accountable for what they have to learn. It also focuses accountability back on teachers so that they are doing a good job teaching students what they need to know.

We need to pay more attention to the courses students are taking and make sure they are taking the courses that will get them prepared for AP classes.