If you are going to have an alternative high school, I think it has to be separate from the high school. Otherwise the high school itself sets the tone and it's really not an alternative school.

If we have a very small number, our fall position is we will not do the math-science integration.

Right now it is our plan to have four subject areas integrated -- math, science, English and social studies.

I asked them to consider putting a moratorium on changes for the next four years at our next meeting in June. All this realignment is too fluid, rivalries never develop and you need time to get to know your opponent.

There's good, green, open space. They can even go outside, weather permitting. There's restroom facilities.