Mary L. Gammon

Office of Counsel

New York State Education Department

State Education Building Albany, New York 12234

Re: Appeal of Giardina (Bedford Central School District) Dear Ms. Gammon:

This letter will confirm that on Friday, January 27, 2006, 1 spoke to Pat Bailey of your office who consented my request for an extension of Respondents' time to submit opposing papers to petitioner's application for a stay in the above-captioned appeal to February 3, 2006.

A copy of this letter is being sent to Joseph P. Giardina by first-class mail.