Please consider another alternative than closing Stream Academy. A board could be made up of those who do not have a conflict of interest such as members of local university staff who may have an interest in piloting courses through Stream, or other aspects of cyber school. Our children do not have another place that will offer what Stream does. My son has had the best year of his life since Stream opened and began its on location days. He is taking all honors classes, his grades are fantastic, and he has a great group of friends that he gets to be with at on location days. We do not know what we are going to do now. Stream was and is the very best online school available and solves many problems for students who need its distinct features. Closing it is a serious problem in the lives of its students and their families. Please consider their needs and allow an alternative board of directors. At least approach CMU and Pitt and see if their education departments would be able to provide board members for the school. There are other options that have not been explored. Please think of the children and their lives. Therein lies the purpose of education!