Chief of Staff Kia Banks addressed the Board with an open letter containing an emotional plea:

"CPAA is here—not as an adversary, but as a partner. We know that real progress won’t come from division, but from honest dialogue, shared purpose, and the courage to do what’s right. Our students are watching us. Learning from us. And the lessons we leave behind will shape the future of this city."

 Read the open letter HERE.

Watch Kia Banks's appearance before the board of education HERE.