The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-07

member of the press told the board if they wished the reporters tt withdraw, they would be gled to dt so although remarking it was thu first time in his 25 years of expert. ence as reporter at sessions of tht school board that the press hac been asked to leave. MT. Meegar indicated it was the desire of th' board that the press leave the room
 After the reporters left, the dis cussion apparently started in req earnest. The 10 minutes allotted for the recess quickly passed anC there was no move made to havt the representatives of the public return. A half hour went by ans still the discussion was waginl apparently heatedly.
 The press heard an occasiona snatch of conversation such as Eni Mannweiler saying, T think Charle. is well qualified and will stick D. him."
 Te apparently was referring tt MT. Rodenbach. Superintendent oi Schools H. E. Chittenden was heard reading the minutes of sessions last year, in the month the chairman was chosen.
 Deadlock Apparent
 MT. Mannweiler was also heard to remark that the chairman re- mains in office until his successor is appointed. There are three republi- cans and three members on the board and if the republicans voted for MT. Rodenbach steadfaStly nc decisions could be reached and the chairman the past year, that is MT Rodenbach, might continue in office until his successor was namde.
 At 5:45 the three republican members arose from their seats and some got their hats, apparently pre- pairing to walk out on the meeting This could have meant a deadlock as no business could be transacted without 8 quorum.
 However, they turned to talk witl the democrats and then sat dowl as the three democrats went int the inner office of the superintend ent, apparently for a private con sultation.
 At 6 o'clock the democrats return ed to the main office and apparent ly made a suggestion for the voic' o1 MT. Mannweiler could plainly b, heard in the outer hall saying tha he approved that motion and woult be glad to second 1t.
 About 6:02 p. m. 55 minutes afte the press were excluded, they wer' invited to return to the meeting Chairman Rodenhach then aSket for the nominations for chairman and Dr. Kennedy placed MT. Rod enbach's name in nomination. Sup erintendent Chittenden was aske' to put the motion and MT. Mann weller suggested the motion Shoul read that MT. Rodenbach be chosel chairman for the ensuing term "an until a successor is duly elected" l"
 There was no objection to thi motion and it was quickly passet Howard Bristol then moved Dl Kennedy be named secretary an this was also transacted. Chairma Rodenbach then named the follow ing committees of the board; opel ations, MT. Mannweiler and M Kelly; building, MT. Meegan an MT. Bristol; finance, Dr. Kenned and MT. Rodenbach.
 Coal Delivered
 Superintendent Chittenden rt ported the most of the coal ordere at special meeting of the boar last month had been bought. F said 10 or IS nor tons may be neee ed. Thus far 764 tons or seven ca have been delivered at net cost the schools of $6,650.67.
 A discussion of where gramm; and high school graduations shou be held followed with Dr. KenneC expressing himself strongly in flaw of holding the affairs this year the Futile estate grounds whi( were give nto the school two yea ago. Superintendent Chittenden hs suggested June IT be the date f the grammar school graduation al June 18 the high school graduate date and on a motion by Dr. Kel nedy these dates were approve with the site of the exercises beir left indefinite until the next mee ing when the superintendent w report on the advisability of holdI them outside.
 FavOrs Outside Graduation Dr. Kennedy explained that la year it was suggested the exerciS be held out of doors at the Tut property and said he believed it good idea in view of the search of tickets for the affairs because , limited seating capacity in the Ge theater where the affairs have bee held in the past and where u superintendent had planned to ha' them this year. Dr. Kennedy Sa he knew of father of boy grat uating who came here from Ne Jersey but was unable to get 8 ticl ct to the graduation.
 Dr. Kennedy suggested the Gel theater be held in readiness ar that families be given four ticke for the graduation if held at u Gem and eight if held outside.
 Superintendent Chittenden Sa if the affair were held outside night it would be necessary to ere a temporary stage, provide 800 300. seats. If held at night, lightil would be necessary, he said, af Howard Bristol pointed out ampl fiers would be needed. He said u class day exercises held at u Futile estate last year worked ol well, but they were in the mornir and ideal weather prevailed, I
 Cost May Be. $75 N
 The superintendent said the co