What was supposed to be a town hall to discuss the next steps for all the heating problems in Baltimore City schools, actually turned into a sounding board.
The school board faced angry parents who wanted answers about their childrens' fair chance at success.
Everything from test scores, to aging infrastructure to cold weather policies were discussed. Parents were passionate as they addressed the board saying their kids are the city's future.
"I have my son's composite scores right here and my heart is heavy," said one vocal parent at Monday night's meeting.
That parent addressed the board talking about her son's scores, worried about his future.
"He has been to Calverton for three years, why didn't he do better? You have three children right? This is not acceptable to me."
Board members with many more concerns on their agenda responded with understanding.
"We do need to revamp some of the curriculum, we need to make sure that it's going across schools," said Baltimore City Schools CEO, Dr. Sonja Santelises.
Other parent concerns? Snow days, cold weather policies, aging infrastructure and fairness to all students.
"I don't care what zipcode you live in, I don't care who your parents are, what your income level is, I need each and every one of our students to be able to get the same level of education," one parent said.
Marietta English is the president of the teachers union, she said parents are frustrated.
"It's about how can we educate our children in a great environment and a safe environment and that's what parents are concerned about."
Some parents said all this concern needs to come before problems like 129 schools with cold weather issues arise.
"I think they're doing an excellent job but they need support it's easy to show up when there's a problem, but where are you before the problem," parent, Sheila Billups said.
Dr. Santelises lead the discussion, owning up to issues within the district.
"An outside study said was that an overwhelming majority of our buildings are not at the level that they should be; they are older they have been underinvested in."
And fixing those comes down to money. Teachers and education leaders will be rallying for more funding in Annapolis next week
