11.   A school board meeting at Everett Middle School was called to order and the board president asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

12.   After all, Duncan preceded Lozano as board president.

13.   Aides to Thompson said the board president had secured the votes to approve the contract.

14.   Brokers say board presidents or managing agents will usually tell them right away if the parental purchase is a problem.

15.   But as luck would have it, the board president lived down the hall and before long spotted her taking Miska out for a walk.

16.   But in recent months, they have spoken almost daily, particularly since Giuliani helped install William Thompson Jr., the Brooklyn representative, as board president.

17.   But Monday, board president Carol A. Gresser brushed those conditions aside, saying that the mayor was in no position to dictate terms.

18.   But the board president at the building, Steven Steinberg, said it was a smart way.

19.   But with the support of other board members, including the board president, Carol A. Gresser, Dr. Impellizzeri prevailed.

20.   Carol A. Gresser, the board president, said she did not believe the mayor had presented good reasons for suggesting such a major change.