Teresa is speaking

Save our neighborhood schools -- Weaver Lake and Osseo are neighborhood schools.

City council opposed plan to close schools.

Joyce Peppin also opposed plan and provided support.

Serious cuts need to happen. It will hurt. The budget problem.

[There was a bit of controversy over the 4 minute time limit.]

Even with the proposal tonight they need additional capacity on the west side of the district.

School closing is not the numbers -- the heart of the community resides within the buildings -- the children.

Closing schools does not inspire learning or a sense of community.

A message is sent that money is more important than student achievement.

Over 1000 signatures. Many kids parents.