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[ "Amazing Grace" plays ]
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♪♪
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Ms. Teagues,
are you chewing gum?
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Yeah.
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Where does gum go
when you enter this classroom?
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Children:
Wanda the Waste Basket!
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Okay.
All right, come on,
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my future little
Odd Futures.
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Time to go back
to our classroom.
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♪♪
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Uh, come on, guys.
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You'll see Ms. Davis
next week.
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[ Sighs ] Hey, guys.
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I know music class
is fun,
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but that's why we have to let
someone else have a turn.
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♪♪
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All right, guys,
you know what?
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Don't make me collect
the recorders,
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'cause if I collect them,
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who knows when
you're gonna see them again.
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♪ That saved
a wretch like me ♪
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♪ I once was lost ♪
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[ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ]
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♪♪
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[ Sighs ]
So sorry I'm late.
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Oh, glad you guys started
without me.
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We weren't waiting.
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This isn't a restaurant.
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Uh, why are you late?
Is everything okay?
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Yeah, everything's fine.
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The kids just love
Ms. Davis' class,
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so it takes a while
to get them back,
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and then everything
runs a little late.
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You know, normally,
I'd be bothered by my kids
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being obsessed with
another teacher, but I get it.
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My class?
Also Davis devotees.
Mm.
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Only way she could be cooler is
if she were related to Angela.
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Not that I think
all black people are related.
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Well, maybe you do.
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Maybe that was
your subconscious speaking.
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What would
Angela Davis think?
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Well, my suggestion
to all of you
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is to enjoy your free periods
while you can.
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Because music class
will be going bye-bye-bye
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like Blackstreet
Boyz II Men.
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Mm, mnh, no.
Wrong in like three ways.
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Whoa. What's happening
to music class?
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Well, the school pays
for the music class
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out of discretionary funds.
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And since Ava lost her dirt
on Superintendent Collins
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when he married
the goomah,
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there's no way
he's gonna fork over the cash
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like he has
for the last three years.
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No more of the glitz and glam
you lot have become used to.
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It's gonna go right back
to the lean years.
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[ Handle cracks ]
Mm-hmm.
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Then what are these?
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There has to be a way to
convince Superintendent Collins
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that we still need
that discretionary money.
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Well, all the principals have to
present their cases for funding
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to the school board
at the end of the week.
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How do you always know
this stuff?
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I told you all this
many times --
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I trained to be
a principal.
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Mm, it's not
ringing a bell.
Mm.
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I interned at the
Baltimore School Board
for two summers.
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I got my Master's
in Educational Leadership,
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and I went through a program
specifically meant
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to encourage young black men
to become principals.
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So do I think
that Ava can learn
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everything that
she needs to know by Friday?
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No.
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Out of curiosity, what was her
presentation like last year?
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She played a chopped and screwed
version of Tom Cruise saying,
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"Show me the money,"
on repeat.
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And no one asked any questions
when that worked?
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I'm sure
she is preparing,
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given the circumstances
have changed.
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"They keep telling me
I've aged out of 'The Bachelor,'
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so that's why I need to borrow
your birth certificate, Ava,
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exclamation mark.
[ Cellphone beeps ]
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Even in a world
where Ava could put together
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a competent presentation...
Mm-hmm.
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...it still does not change
the fact
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that the Superintendent
can't stand her
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and, by extension, us.
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The nerve on that guy.
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Yeah, well,
maybe this will be the year
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where the school board
finally awards me
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that Advancement Grant
that I have been applying to
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for 10 years.
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They will
if we make them.
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Just like a little...
gentle arm-twisting.
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A little arm twist
never hurt.
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[ Gasps ] This is so exciting.
Oh, my God.
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I'm gonna go to the mall
right after school
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and get a new shakedown
sweater.
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Do I even wanna know?
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I don't know.
Do you?
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You know you have
a presentation
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to the school board coming up,
right?
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Yeah,
I do it annually.
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Right, but you're ready for
the one this year?
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This girl doesn't know
what "annually" means.
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No,
I know what it means.
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It's just that this time
is a little different.
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Yeah, my job
is on the line.
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More importantly, discretionary
funds for the entire school.
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Yeah, but those two things
kinda go hand in hand
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if you really
think about it.
Great.
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So you're taking it seriously,
then.
As a heart attack.
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I haven't watched
"Love After Lockup"
in like a month.
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Free Puppy.
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Can I see
the presentation?
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You don't have a lawyer,
do you?
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No. Oh, not unless
you count that guy
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that represented me
in that hit and run.
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I was clipped
by a delirious jogger.
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Then I'll show you
the presentation tomorrow.
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There's a lot of proprietary
technology involved.
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Sign this NDA
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and bring it back
in the morning.
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Don't look at them.
They've already signed.
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Oh. Okay.
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I found a connection
at the school board.
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Ooh,
you got a guy there?
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No, you do.
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Delisha Sloss.
She goes to your church.
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My guy says she's on the finance
committee or something.
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I know her.
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One of our shadier members.
Mm-hmm.
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But God's light finds
even the shadows.
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Yeah, she's up to
something.
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Being able to spot opps
runs in the family.
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That's how we Schemmentis got
so successful in...business.
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I don't think so.
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Oh, come on!
It's an easy squeeze.
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She's been skimming cash
off the top for years.
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It's not that
I can't handle it.
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It's just that...
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I'm not used to playing
in the mud.
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I leave that to
people like you.
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People like me, huh?
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Your signed NDA.
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That's a cute shirt.
Oh, thank you.
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I got it from Old Navy.
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It would look much better
on me.
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You know what?
Give it to me.
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No. What?
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Look, can we just
start already?
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I wanna finish this before
the kids get here at 7:30 --
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6 -- 7:30.
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This presentation
is about to blow your mind.
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Let's get started.
Ava 2, Ava 3.
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[ Motors whirring ]
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Oh! What?!
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[ Motors whirring ]
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What the hell?
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Success.
Greatness.
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Passion.
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And what do all those words
have in common?
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Ava Coleman. Ava Coleman.
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So, in conclusion, a school
with such an amazing leader
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is an obvious choice
for discretionary funds.
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And what school is that?
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A.
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B.
B.
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Okay.
O.
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That's enough.
T.
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L. Janine,
you're throwing off my timing.
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E.
Enough.
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M -- M -- M --
M -- M -- M --
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What?
You couldn't let me finish?
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No --
[ Thud ]
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Ow!
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So, what do you think?
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I think...
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I don't think this is what
the school board is looking for.
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[ Sighs ] Dammit!
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I knew it.
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[ Sighs ] I thought
I could just hit 'em
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with the ol'
razzle dazzle.
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These are the parts
about being a principal
that I'm not good at.
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Interesting. What parts
would you say you are good at?
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This isn't the time for jokes,
Janine.
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This is the first time in
my life that I won't be able to
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charisma my way
out of the situation.
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This is the first job
that I've liked in my life.
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I don't wanna lose it.
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Okay. Well, what if we find
a way to combine your charisma
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with what the school board
is actually looking for?
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That's the point --
I don't know.
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I'm not some nerd,
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got somebody showing me
the ropes and giving me advice
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and putting up
with my near-constant hijinks.
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Okay. You're right.
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We need to find someone
who knows
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what presentations like this
should look like.
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I know how you feel
about Ava
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and the whole
principal situation,
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but this is
for the kids.
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It feels like
it's for Ava.
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Yeah. But it'd be
for all of us, too.
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I mean, say they fire Ava.
Then what?
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They bring in
some micromanaging control freak
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who won't let us
do our jobs?
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Yeah,
we wouldn't want that.
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Look, I know she may not be
our best option,
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but she certainly isn't
the worst.
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Fine. But if she refers to me
as a food item, I'm out.
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Great. Meet me
in the library at lunch.
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[ P. A. beeps ]
Ava: Did he say yes?
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'Cause otherwise,
I found a livestream
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of some other school board's
presentation that might help.
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Never mind.
It's an "SNL" skit.
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Since I've been here,
Ava's biggest improvements
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to the school include renaming
the Wi-Fi network
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"Bad Bitches Only"
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and using field-trip money
to put 26-inch rims
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on one of the buses.
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Is it how I'd do the job?
No.
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But the school does deserve
to have this money.
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Very good.
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Oh, I like that.
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Melissa:
Repo's here.
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Hey, Melissa.
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You need something?
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Yeah, I'm just here
to repo this rug
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since you got it
from a mud person.
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Wait.
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Is this because
I won't extort a church member?
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You are overreacting.
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No, I'm just trying to
protect you.
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I wouldn't want you involved in
any of my immoral activities.
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You need some help?
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Nah, I got it.
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Okay. So, she should start
by showing them
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our student retention
rates.
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They've been steady
since the appeal
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for a student recount
was filed.
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Yes, Ava counted twins
as one student
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because she said they share
the same soul.
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That's true.
And this is so boring!
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And I don't like
this shift
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in the power dynamic
where you're in charge.
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You've never been
less attractive.
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Look, we have to
build a case
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to get the discretionary funding
with data and facts.
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Well, then this
is pointless.
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I've spent my whole life
avoiding those two things.
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Look, what if we just write down
exactly what she needs to say,
253
00:09:05,545 --> 00:09:07,005
and then she can
just read it?
254
00:09:07,005 --> 00:09:08,381
I wish I could
just read something,
255
00:09:08,381 --> 00:09:10,008
but this superintendent
is out to get me.
256
00:09:10,008 --> 00:09:12,510
He's gonna be throwing curves
like that lady gym.
257
00:09:12,510 --> 00:09:15,555
Okay.
Then we have to keep trying.
258
00:09:15,555 --> 00:09:17,015
This is our only option.
259
00:09:17,015 --> 00:09:18,558
Unless you want to catch
Superintendent Collins
260
00:09:18,558 --> 00:09:19,893
cheating again.
261
00:09:19,893 --> 00:09:22,395
Yes!
Let's focus on that.
262
00:09:22,395 --> 00:09:24,397
That's got to be easier.
263
00:09:24,397 --> 00:09:26,149
Maybe the best thing for
the school in the long run
264
00:09:26,149 --> 00:09:28,735
is for her to fail
and they get a new principal.
265
00:09:28,735 --> 00:09:31,946
Not necessarily me.
Just a new one.
266
00:09:31,946 --> 00:09:35,533
Who...is like me.
267
00:09:35,533 --> 00:09:38,203
And that is one of the many ways
that "My Octopus Teacher"
268
00:09:38,203 --> 00:09:40,705
made me, well,
believe in love again.
269
00:09:42,624 --> 00:09:44,501
Is everything okay?
270
00:09:44,501 --> 00:09:46,169
The only time I saw
you two sit apart
271
00:09:46,169 --> 00:09:48,129
is when Melissa said you should
put sugar on grits.
272
00:09:48,129 --> 00:09:49,422
There's nothing
to talk about.
273
00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:51,174
Yeah, 'cause it's very
straightforward.
274
00:09:51,174 --> 00:09:53,927
We're under attack, and she's
got her head buried in the sand.
275
00:09:53,927 --> 00:09:55,720
Better the sand
than the mud.
276
00:09:55,720 --> 00:09:57,931
Okay. You refusing
to cooperate
277
00:09:57,931 --> 00:09:59,849
doesn't stop bad things
from happening.
278
00:09:59,849 --> 00:10:02,060
We should be using
people doing bad stuff
279
00:10:02,060 --> 00:10:03,853
to do good stuff
for our kids.
280
00:10:03,853 --> 00:10:06,689
Mm. "The only thing necessary
for the triumph of evil
281
00:10:06,689 --> 00:10:08,733
is for good men
to do nothing."
282
00:10:08,733 --> 00:10:10,944
You know, usually when
you quote stuff, it's annoying
283
00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:13,571
and I want you to shut up,
but in this case, very relevant.
284
00:10:13,571 --> 00:10:14,864
Oh, thank you.
I have another.
285
00:10:14,864 --> 00:10:16,616
No, you don't.
No, I don't.
286
00:10:20,495 --> 00:10:22,664
What are y'all doing here?
287
00:10:22,664 --> 00:10:24,624
You didn't think we would give
up that easy, did you?
288
00:10:24,624 --> 00:10:25,959
That's exactly
what I thought.
289
00:10:25,959 --> 00:10:27,377
I'm genuinely surprised
to see you.
290
00:10:27,377 --> 00:10:29,045
Okay. So, you know how
your presentation
291
00:10:29,045 --> 00:10:30,505
used those robotablets?
292
00:10:30,505 --> 00:10:31,798
My assistants, yes.
293
00:10:31,798 --> 00:10:34,008
Well, what if we were
your assistants?
294
00:10:34,008 --> 00:10:36,136
That way, we can handle
all the data and graphs,
295
00:10:36,136 --> 00:10:38,429
and you can handle
the showmanship.
296
00:10:38,429 --> 00:10:39,556
I love it!
297
00:10:39,556 --> 00:10:41,307
This is like a group project
at school
298
00:10:41,307 --> 00:10:43,309
where I bring the energy,
and you guys bring
299
00:10:43,309 --> 00:10:45,436
whatever doesn't require
a personality.
300
00:10:45,436 --> 00:10:47,981
This is a good idea.
301
00:10:57,615 --> 00:10:59,367
Okay. I know you said
that you're okay,
302
00:10:59,367 --> 00:11:01,202
but I can tell that
you're not by the way
that you're gardening.
303
00:11:01,202 --> 00:11:03,079
I don't know
what you're talking about.
304
00:11:03,079 --> 00:11:04,956
Ooh!
305
00:11:04,956 --> 00:11:07,125
Oh, J-J-Jacob,
I'm sorry.
306
00:11:07,125 --> 00:11:08,585
I'm -- I'm --
I'm fine, really.
307
00:11:08,585 --> 00:11:10,670
Oh, I'm sorry.
No, I'm good.
308
00:11:10,670 --> 00:11:12,547
Oh.
309
00:11:14,966 --> 00:11:17,510
I know
we need the money.
310
00:11:17,510 --> 00:11:20,471
And I have applied for
that Advancement Grant
311
00:11:20,471 --> 00:11:23,099
for 10 years now.
312
00:11:23,099 --> 00:11:25,643
I just don't want to compromise
my morals to get it.
313
00:11:27,145 --> 00:11:30,190
Look, while I admire that you've
applied 10 years in a row,
314
00:11:30,190 --> 00:11:31,691
have you heard
that saying
315
00:11:31,691 --> 00:11:34,068
about the definition
of insanity?
316
00:11:34,068 --> 00:11:35,778
Have you ever heard
the saying
317
00:11:35,778 --> 00:11:37,655
that I will pop you
upside your head
318
00:11:37,655 --> 00:11:39,490
if you imply
that I am insane?
319
00:11:39,490 --> 00:11:40,825
I'm just saying...
[ Grumbles ]
320
00:11:40,825 --> 00:11:42,327
...you did something
you wouldn't normally do
321
00:11:42,327 --> 00:11:43,953
by starting
this garden with me.
322
00:11:43,953 --> 00:11:45,538
That didn't turn out so bad,
huh?
323
00:11:53,713 --> 00:11:55,173
Hey.
Thought I was early.
324
00:11:55,173 --> 00:11:56,799
You are.
I'm just earlier.
325
00:11:56,799 --> 00:11:57,884
Ava here yet?
326
00:11:57,884 --> 00:11:59,677
She's probably somewhere
doing power poses.
327
00:11:59,677 --> 00:12:01,137
Actually,
it's been a minute.
328
00:12:01,137 --> 00:12:02,597
Let me check and make sure
she hasn't bolted.
329
00:12:02,597 --> 00:12:04,182
Mm-hmm.
330
00:12:10,939 --> 00:12:12,815
Gregory Eddie, right?
331
00:12:12,815 --> 00:12:13,858
Yeah.
332
00:12:13,858 --> 00:12:15,318
It's good to
see you again.
333
00:12:15,318 --> 00:12:18,780
You know, I'm sorry I couldn't
hire you as principal, but...
334
00:12:18,780 --> 00:12:20,031
my hands were tied.
335
00:12:20,031 --> 00:12:21,741
To the bed?
Pardon?
336
00:12:21,741 --> 00:12:22,992
Nothing.
337
00:12:22,992 --> 00:12:26,246
Look, if you're still interested
in being principal,
338
00:12:26,246 --> 00:12:28,998
I think maybe some positions
might be opening up,
339
00:12:28,998 --> 00:12:30,375
even at Abbott.
340
00:12:30,375 --> 00:12:31,834
So...
341
00:12:31,834 --> 00:12:34,796
if you're interested...
342
00:12:34,796 --> 00:12:36,631
e-mail me.
343
00:12:41,636 --> 00:12:43,638
Hey.
Hey.
344
00:12:43,638 --> 00:12:47,100
Look, there's Delisha Sloss --
if anybody cares.
345
00:12:47,100 --> 00:12:49,227
Excuse me.
346
00:12:54,565 --> 00:12:57,110
Okay. So, after Gregory talks
math competency,
347
00:12:57,110 --> 00:12:58,611
I'll handle
the attendance graph,
348
00:12:58,611 --> 00:13:00,280
and then I'll kick it to you
for testing numbers.
349
00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:02,448
So I'm the grand finale.
But what if they want an encore?
350
00:13:02,448 --> 00:13:04,367
That's okay.
We'll handle all surprises,
351
00:13:04,367 --> 00:13:06,119
and all you have to do
is take care of the lobs.
352
00:13:06,119 --> 00:13:08,746
Oh, perfect!
I'll go into a power pose.
353
00:13:08,746 --> 00:13:10,873
And remember, you don't wanna
show too much improvement
354
00:13:10,873 --> 00:13:12,292
because then they think
we won't need the money,
355
00:13:12,292 --> 00:13:13,543
but then, also,
you don't want to show
356
00:13:13,543 --> 00:13:14,836
that we haven't gotten
any better
357
00:13:14,836 --> 00:13:16,713
because then they think we're
not capable of improvement.
358
00:13:16,713 --> 00:13:18,673
Wow. And this is the job
you really want?
359
00:13:18,673 --> 00:13:20,383
Sounds gross.
Yeah.
360
00:13:20,383 --> 00:13:22,260
Ah, Principal Coleman.
361
00:13:22,260 --> 00:13:24,095
Superintendent Collins.
362
00:13:24,095 --> 00:13:26,639
I'm really looking forward to
showing you our presentation.
363
00:13:26,639 --> 00:13:28,141
W-What do you mean
"our"?
364
00:13:28,141 --> 00:13:29,934
I've enlisted two
of Abbott's best teachers
365
00:13:29,934 --> 00:13:31,352
to help me with
the presentation --
366
00:13:31,352 --> 00:13:33,187
our shortest
and our finest.
367
00:13:33,187 --> 00:13:35,815
[ Chuckles ]
No, you're not slick.
368
00:13:35,815 --> 00:13:38,151
You'll be giving today's
presentation alone.
369
00:13:39,277 --> 00:13:41,320
[ Whispers
indistinctly ]
370
00:13:42,488 --> 00:13:44,741
Uh, oh, my God.
What did he just say to you?
371
00:13:44,741 --> 00:13:46,659
That if you don't do well,
you're gonna get fired?
372
00:13:46,659 --> 00:13:48,161
Worse.
373
00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:49,912
He mumbled
and I didn't hear it.
374
00:13:51,497 --> 00:13:53,666
[ Toilet flushes ]
375
00:13:53,666 --> 00:13:54,959
[ Door unlocks ]
376
00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:03,051
Oh. Mrs. Sloss.
377
00:14:03,051 --> 00:14:05,053
I'm a teacher
at Abbott Elementary.
378
00:14:05,053 --> 00:14:06,971
I believe we go to
the same church.
379
00:14:06,971 --> 00:14:08,347
Oh, how lovely.
380
00:14:08,347 --> 00:14:10,058
I think
I've seen you around.
381
00:14:10,058 --> 00:14:12,977
Of course you've seen
Deacon Wiley's new hairstyle.
382
00:14:12,977 --> 00:14:16,272
Oh, he's got it dyed, fried,
and laid to the side.
383
00:14:16,272 --> 00:14:19,275
[ Chuckles ] Yes, it's funny
when people look bad.
384
00:14:19,275 --> 00:14:21,903
Um, uh...
385
00:14:21,903 --> 00:14:24,781
Sister Sloss, God is good,
is he not?
386
00:14:24,781 --> 00:14:27,033
He is.
And he knows in our hearts
387
00:14:27,033 --> 00:14:29,577
whether we are good people
or not.
388
00:14:29,577 --> 00:14:31,996
I imagine he does.
You have a good day now.
389
00:14:31,996 --> 00:14:33,956
Well, while I have
your attention,
390
00:14:33,956 --> 00:14:37,335
you are on the Church Finance
Committee, aren't you?
391
00:14:42,173 --> 00:14:44,592
Ava: Our test scores
have been good.
392
00:14:45,343 --> 00:14:47,678
But not too good.
393
00:14:47,678 --> 00:14:49,847
And definitely not bad.
394
00:14:49,847 --> 00:14:54,018
Uh, the same goes for
our attendance rates.
395
00:14:54,018 --> 00:14:57,313
They have been exactly where
they should be
396
00:14:57,313 --> 00:15:01,150
to inspire confidence while also
leaving room for improvement.
397
00:15:01,150 --> 00:15:03,361
Any questions?
398
00:15:03,361 --> 00:15:04,904
Never mind.
There's no time for questions.
399
00:15:04,904 --> 00:15:07,532
I still have, uh,
13 more slides.
400
00:15:10,409 --> 00:15:12,662
I can't really
hear anything.
401
00:15:12,662 --> 00:15:14,330
Okay, get away from the door.
Let me try.
402
00:15:17,834 --> 00:15:19,210
Yeah, I can't hear anything,
either.
403
00:15:19,210 --> 00:15:20,795
Who's got
the biggest ears?
404
00:15:22,713 --> 00:15:25,299
I -- I'ma just...
405
00:15:25,299 --> 00:15:26,717
I'll get a glass.
406
00:15:31,055 --> 00:15:33,766
When I'm overwhelmed,
I get on my phone, too.
407
00:15:33,766 --> 00:15:35,059
I like to read the news.
408
00:15:35,059 --> 00:15:36,519
You know, seeing something
way worse
409
00:15:36,519 --> 00:15:39,564
than what's happening
to me really puts
things in perspective.
410
00:15:39,564 --> 00:15:42,108
Yeah, I was just sending
an e-mail, but...
411
00:15:42,108 --> 00:15:43,693
I can do that later.
412
00:15:43,693 --> 00:15:46,487
By the way, thank you so much
for helping.
413
00:15:46,487 --> 00:15:48,030
I know it isn't easy
to coach someone
414
00:15:48,030 --> 00:15:49,991
who has the job
you should've gotten.
415
00:15:49,991 --> 00:15:52,326
Yeah, well, it's a lot easier to
say yes to things
416
00:15:52,326 --> 00:15:54,328
when you're the one
asking.
417
00:15:54,328 --> 00:15:56,330
Oh.
Well, in that case,
418
00:15:56,330 --> 00:15:58,291
can I get a burger
and a Nintendo Switch?
419
00:15:58,291 --> 00:16:00,418
[ Both laugh ]
420
00:16:00,418 --> 00:16:02,170
[ Sighs ]
421
00:16:02,170 --> 00:16:03,504
How do you think
it's going in there?
422
00:16:03,504 --> 00:16:06,048
Oh, I think it's probably
going well.
423
00:16:07,341 --> 00:16:09,135
I think it's going w--
424
00:16:09,135 --> 00:16:12,054
I think it's probably
going well.
425
00:16:12,054 --> 00:16:14,223
And that brings me
to my last chart...
426
00:16:16,684 --> 00:16:18,311
What are we
looking at here?
427
00:16:18,311 --> 00:16:22,815
Well, there's no words on it,
but...it's going up!
428
00:16:22,815 --> 00:16:24,483
That can't be too bad.
429
00:16:24,483 --> 00:16:26,319
Or too good!
430
00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:28,863
Based on what you've shown us
so far,
431
00:16:28,863 --> 00:16:31,866
what metrics are
your funding targets keyed to?
432
00:16:31,866 --> 00:16:34,327
Thank God
you brought that up.
433
00:16:34,327 --> 00:16:37,580
I was like, "I hope he asks
about Target and whatnot,"
434
00:16:37,580 --> 00:16:39,332
'cause I have another slide --
You know what?
435
00:16:39,332 --> 00:16:41,834
I thi-- I think we've seen all
we need to see here today.
436
00:16:41,834 --> 00:16:43,294
Thanks for coming in.
437
00:16:43,294 --> 00:16:45,880
But I -- I --
Look, that's your time,
438
00:16:45,880 --> 00:16:47,965
not even including
the five minutes you took
439
00:16:47,965 --> 00:16:49,550
when you got a paper cut.
440
00:16:51,302 --> 00:16:53,804
Look, I know you all
want me to talk
441
00:16:53,804 --> 00:16:56,349
about pie charts
and cake graphs,
442
00:16:56,349 --> 00:16:58,684
but that's not
the entire story.
443
00:16:58,684 --> 00:17:01,354
Yeah, discretionary funds
can be used to nurture students
444
00:17:01,354 --> 00:17:03,773
artistically so they can grow up
and do that graffiti
445
00:17:03,773 --> 00:17:05,524
that bougie people
don't get mad at.
446
00:17:05,524 --> 00:17:07,109
You mean a mural?
447
00:17:07,109 --> 00:17:08,444
That's it.
448
00:17:08,444 --> 00:17:10,821
But what you don't see
is how I make sure
449
00:17:10,821 --> 00:17:14,033
that forgetful students
get supplies.
450
00:17:14,033 --> 00:17:16,953
Or how I help students
with broke parents
451
00:17:16,953 --> 00:17:20,414
get uniforms that fit so they
don't get roasted all day.
452
00:17:20,414 --> 00:17:23,251
Or how I have barrels of lotion
stashed all around the school
453
00:17:23,251 --> 00:17:25,836
so these kids don't
start a commotion with
they crusty ankles.
454
00:17:25,836 --> 00:17:29,757
My unique approach to these
funds betters the school.
455
00:17:29,757 --> 00:17:32,969
Yes, we all understand the
importance of moisturization,
456
00:17:32,969 --> 00:17:34,554
but your time is up.
457
00:17:35,846 --> 00:17:37,557
[ Gasps ]
Ava: No.
458
00:17:37,557 --> 00:17:38,766
Y'all not about to
rush me out of here
459
00:17:38,766 --> 00:17:40,476
like I'm Lil Mama
at the VMAs.
460
00:17:40,476 --> 00:17:41,894
Psst!
Hey. It's open.
461
00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:43,479
Because you know what?
462
00:17:43,479 --> 00:17:46,232
No matter what happens to me,
Abbott will be fine.
463
00:17:46,232 --> 00:17:47,817
Because the teachers
that work there
464
00:17:47,817 --> 00:17:49,902
are some of the most dedicated,
hardworking,
465
00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:52,405
and creative teachers
in this entire city.
466
00:17:52,405 --> 00:17:54,198
You tell 'em, Ava!
467
00:17:54,198 --> 00:17:55,575
[ Door slams ]
468
00:17:55,575 --> 00:17:57,493
And it's not like y'all been
making it rain up in here.
469
00:17:57,493 --> 00:17:59,078
We've been taking
appetizer money
470
00:17:59,078 --> 00:18:02,081
and giving these kids
a charcuterie experience.
471
00:18:02,081 --> 00:18:04,250
Don't give us the money
because we need it.
472
00:18:04,250 --> 00:18:06,836
Give it to us because everyone
at Abbott deserves it.
473
00:18:10,256 --> 00:18:11,632
Well, thank you,
Principal Coleman.
474
00:18:11,632 --> 00:18:16,762
Uh, that was a very...
passionate plea.
475
00:18:17,597 --> 00:18:19,390
[ Door opens ]
476
00:18:21,058 --> 00:18:23,561
Well?
477
00:18:23,561 --> 00:18:24,812
Okay, sis!
478
00:18:24,812 --> 00:18:26,397
I did that!
And that's on what?
479
00:18:26,397 --> 00:18:28,232
Periodt!
[ Laughter ]
480
00:18:28,232 --> 00:18:29,609
Okay.
What's happening?
481
00:18:29,609 --> 00:18:31,777
I mean, [clears throat]
good job, Ava.
482
00:18:31,777 --> 00:18:33,863
Thank you, subordinate.
483
00:18:33,863 --> 00:18:36,324
So, our girl really did
a good job, huh?
484
00:18:36,324 --> 00:18:37,742
Surprisingly, yes.
485
00:18:37,742 --> 00:18:39,160
Ooh! So we get
the funding we need?
486
00:18:39,160 --> 00:18:41,162
No, of course not.
487
00:18:41,162 --> 00:18:43,623
As long as Ava's at Abbott
and I'm the superintendent,
488
00:18:43,623 --> 00:18:44,874
you never will.
489
00:18:44,874 --> 00:18:46,667
She blackmailed me.
490
00:18:46,667 --> 00:18:48,753
It's kind of hard to get over
being blackmailed.
491
00:18:48,753 --> 00:18:50,713
You know, he's not wrong.
492
00:18:50,713 --> 00:18:53,215
I haven't spoken to
my blackmailer in two years.
493
00:18:53,215 --> 00:18:55,968
Do I miss my sister?
Yeah, every day.
494
00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:58,971
Look, if it wasn't your school
suffering, it'd just be another.
495
00:18:58,971 --> 00:19:02,016
Don't be mad at me,
be mad at the system.
496
00:19:03,267 --> 00:19:07,396
I am mad.
I'm really mad.
497
00:19:08,439 --> 00:19:11,359
I'm glad I caught you
before you left.
498
00:19:11,359 --> 00:19:14,362
I talked to my office,
and I have good news.
499
00:19:14,362 --> 00:19:15,863
Oh, really?
Mm.
500
00:19:15,863 --> 00:19:17,114
Regarding?
501
00:19:17,114 --> 00:19:19,367
Regarding the fact
that Abbott will be a recipient
502
00:19:19,367 --> 00:19:21,369
of the Advancement Grant
this year.
503
00:19:21,369 --> 00:19:23,954
[ Gasps ]
What a surprise.
504
00:19:23,954 --> 00:19:27,375
After 10 years
of impeccable applications,
505
00:19:27,375 --> 00:19:30,086
we suddenly
find ourselves worthy.
506
00:19:30,086 --> 00:19:31,295
How wonderful.
507
00:19:31,295 --> 00:19:33,756
Yes,
it is...wonderful.
508
00:19:33,756 --> 00:19:37,802
Ah. See you
in church on Sunday.
509
00:19:37,802 --> 00:19:40,054
And every Sunday
after that.
510
00:19:41,180 --> 00:19:43,015
Hmm.
511
00:19:44,642 --> 00:19:46,811
Barbara,
this is great!
512
00:19:46,811 --> 00:19:48,270
Jacob: What are we gonna use
the grant for?
513
00:19:48,270 --> 00:19:49,522
I mean, which programs go?
Which ones stay?
514
00:19:49,522 --> 00:19:50,731
This could get
very stressful.
515
00:19:50,731 --> 00:19:52,775
Okay, you need to stop
thinking about this
516
00:19:52,775 --> 00:19:54,318
because you're gonna break out
in hives.
517
00:19:54,318 --> 00:19:57,780
Because this is a decision
for our principal.
518
00:20:00,533 --> 00:20:02,118
Stop looking at me
like that.
519
00:20:02,118 --> 00:20:03,994
If anybody hugs me,
I'm turning down the grant.
520
00:20:08,999 --> 00:20:10,668
Did you...
521
00:20:10,668 --> 00:20:13,212
Did you shake someone down
for me?
522
00:20:13,212 --> 00:20:17,675
I shook someone down for us,
ya big gabootz.
523
00:20:17,675 --> 00:20:20,553
Guboonza?
Garbanzo.
524
00:20:20,553 --> 00:20:23,889
Yeah, that's a bean,
but thank you for trying.
525
00:20:23,889 --> 00:20:26,225
[ Laughs ]
526
00:20:26,225 --> 00:20:27,893
Barbara: Sometimes
you try something new
527
00:20:27,893 --> 00:20:29,687
for the people you care about.
528
00:20:29,687 --> 00:20:32,648
The Lord helps those
who help themselves.
529
00:20:32,648 --> 00:20:35,943
And he punishes those
who have been helping themselves
530
00:20:35,943 --> 00:20:39,363
to the church's petty cash.
531
00:20:39,363 --> 00:20:40,781
Mnh-mnh-mnh.
532
00:20:43,367 --> 00:20:44,744
I saw your little e-mail.
533
00:20:44,744 --> 00:20:46,287
I know.
That's why I'm sitting here.
534
00:20:46,287 --> 00:20:47,913
Are you sure
you wanna do this?
535
00:20:47,913 --> 00:20:50,040
This job requires you to be cool
and level-headed,
536
00:20:50,040 --> 00:20:53,085
and you ain't exactly known
for keeping your composure.
537
00:20:54,378 --> 00:20:55,713
I'm sure.
538
00:20:55,713 --> 00:20:57,423
This job means
more responsibility.
539
00:20:57,423 --> 00:21:00,134
Commitment.
Emotional availability.
540
00:21:00,134 --> 00:21:01,594
I understand.
541
00:21:01,594 --> 00:21:04,096
Well, welcome to teaching
full-time at Abbott, Mr. Eddie.
542
00:21:04,096 --> 00:21:06,432
Thank you.
543
00:21:09,769 --> 00:21:11,604
What I'm looking forward to
the most
544
00:21:11,604 --> 00:21:13,981
is having access to
the H. R. department.
545
00:21:20,654 --> 00:21:22,323
What's H. R.?