Eb, I believe the point that was being made had more to do with lack of information of the positions, than the program itself. On the surface, the increases that were proposed in the budget appeared to be last efforts by the previous administration to "take care of" Paul Clark loyalists. There was evidence, throughout the poorly constructed budget proposal, to insinuate this for several positions. No one doubts the merit of the PEER program, and the positive effect it has had on our young people. I do find it odd, however, that for all of the times students have been in attendance at the TB meetings, the young lady questioned a program under Mark Lazzara"s realm at a time when his department will be evaluated. It seemed to me, and this is just my opinion, that she may have been prompted to raise the issue at this time. I could be wrong, and hope that the youth of WS are truly becoming involved. The objection voiced by Tina Bove was simply about voting on salaries in a lumped package, versus, as separate items.