Ministry of Education to appoint commissioner after Onyugero District School Board sacked teacher and members resigned

“We stand by our decision to dismiss a teacher for serious misconduct during an EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) trip which was conducted with the Tuakau College and Onyuhero District School under-15 rugby teams, details of which are to be kept confidential,” the company said. the letter has been read.

“The easiest thing to do would be to turn a blind eye, but we do not believe that would be ethical, safe or legal and could pose a risk to student safety that we were not prepared to accept.”

In a Department of Education statement, Isabel Evans, hautu (leader) of Te Tai Raro (North), said they became aware of the resignations last Friday afternoon and met with school management on Monday morning to discuss what support was needed.

“Our role is to ensure that school management continues to have a strong focus, including ensuring teaching and learning,” she said Herald.

“Because the board members elected by the four parents have resigned from the Board of Trustees, the board will be dissolved and a commissioner appointed.”

James Taylor, who has been acting principal for four weeks, said it was normal practice for a commissioner to be appointed after the board leaves.

He said he was not familiar with the details of the investigation into the teacher’s alleged misconduct, saying it related to some records from a school trip in April.

The principal said the issue had been difficult for parents and children at the school, but it was a normal school.

“We are here for the children and continue to do the best for them,” he said Herald.

“We want the kids to have a good day, be well educated, go home and have a positive experience.”

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