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| Minister Dana Morris-Dixon |
St. James High School has been in turmoil for too long. Effective leadership must determine that it cannot continue like this to the detriment of the school community. This will reflect poorly on the country. We will look like we are being led by indecisive leaders.
My discussions with members of the school community led me to several conclusions. There is a challenge with the board, as it is currently constituted. There is a personality conflict between the principal and the school board chairman. The principal or the chairman has to pack their bags and go. Two bulls cannot reign eena one pen!
The chairman wants the principal to be removed from his post. There has been talk about irregularities at the school and the illegal expulsion of the two kissing girls. Jamaica For Justice (JFJ) came out and made a big bombshell comment on the alleged expulsion of the kissing girls. Since then, JFJ has gone silent. We have not heard the results of the investigation into the alleged illegal expulsions. We have not heard of the disciplinary actions or other actions taken by the police in the alleged case of fraud.
Yesterday I was told that the board chairman went on to the school compound and walked into a staff meeting. If the chairman walked into a meeting being conducted by the principal without being invited, that could be seen as interfering in an operational matter.
In the video I saw of the meeting at the school, a physical confrontation seemed imminent.
The matter is very easy to resolve. If the principal has the support of the staff, the students, and the parent-teacher association, then the chairman is a dead duck. A dead duck has to be removed from the flock. Let's get a new leader who can bring harmony to the school environment. You cannot force people to accept a leader. Respect as a leader is earned, not demanded. The problem at St. James High School can be resolved in one minute, and the community will live happily after.
Can the minister tell the chairman to give the media a break? His frequent appearance in the media is affecting the name of the school and demoralizing the community. Let us concentrate on ensuring that at every child leaving secondary school is properly socialized, literate, numerate, and has the skills to make them productive in the Jamaica Land We Love.
Over to you, Minister!
The scene at the staff meeting today, when the chairman made an unannounced entry.
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A wah dat boogu yagga University in Namtego Bay or a Garrison Polytics edicayshon at the secondary level.
ReplyDeleteSpice,Lisa Hype or Kartel need fi go talk to dem and have a unification concert.
Di honorable Minister of Education need fi go buss a chune pon dem or a MOESOE before shat start buss.
School Board gang Vs Principal and Teachers Gang
National Security and Minister of Justice weh unnu deh.
It is very disconcerting to note this unsavory turn of events.
ReplyDeleteWho is the Board Chairman, what is his background,aim and objective.
The Principal's A O is clear to maintain discipline and foster an environment for enlightenment, and learning with a semblance of order,non violent and no nasty mouthism.
It is very disconcerting to note this unsavory turn of events.
ReplyDeleteWho is the Board Chairman, what is his background,aim and objective.
The Principal's A O is clear to maintain discipline and foster an environment for enlightenment, and learning with a semblance of order,non violent and no nasty mouthism.
I recall that school from the days of Hugh Dawes RIP A Min Ed SOE is urgently needed a commission to charter a peaceful way forward.
ReplyDeleteDon't tell me we need the United Nations intervention.
I recall that school from the days of Hugh Dawes RIP A Min Ed SOE is urgently needed a commission to charter a peaceful way forward.
ReplyDeleteDon't tell me we need the United Nations intervention.
Some of these people we have to lead is a open disgrace to society I don't know what Jamaica will be come in a few years time because the adult setting no example for the young ones coming up may God have mercy on Jamaica
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