Administrators attended the Superintendent’s administrators’ meeting on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Hollywood High School. As always, the student performances were uplifting, heartwarming and a source of pride for all who witnessed them. Board President, Dr. Richard Vladovic, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Board Member Steve Zimmer and two students gave speeches reflecting hope and camaraderie and expressing gratitude to those in the field administrators and teachers. It was an invigorating morning, full of anticipation and a combined sense of purpose. Superintendent John Deasy made an optimistic speech in which he several times exhorted administrators to remain calm and have courage. He acknowledged that while this new school year may seem daunting and overwhelming,