 The tuition-free public school will devote half a day to academics, the other half to intensive arts programs from dance to film to visual art. When Dr. Russell and recently hired dean of school Audra Titsworth sat down to talk about what they expect from the first year of the school, flooring had just been placed in the hallways. The railings were yet to be fully installed on the stairways leading to the second floor, and furniture was being delivered soon. Our conversation took place beside a drawing table where blueprints rested.