Sandra E. Lerner, the Bronx representative, is perceived as a strong ally of the teachers' union.

The school is a pet project of the Bronx representative, Sandra E. Lerner.

And Natalie Gomez-Velez, the Bronx representative, said she, too, would almost certainly vote against the plan.

But Ms. Segarra, the board's Bronx representative, has questioned whether a major policy decision can be made without the central board's approval.

"The Mayor does have a say," the Bronx representative on the board, Sandra Lerner, said.

"We don't need programs that take us on trips," the board member, Ninfa Segarra, the Bronx representative, quoted the student as urging.

The 80's have provided an even greater gift: I can now honestly look down on the Bronx representatives.

That argument was similar to one made by Ninfa Segarra, the board's Bronx representative.

He has offered to remain on the commission as the Bronx representative for a few months after he steps down as its chairman.

Ms. Lerner, the Bronx representative, said, "You must have the resources before you implement the policy."