June 16, 2016: The Honourable Anthony Garcia, Minister of Education met with the board of directors of the Rio Claro APS Vedic Primary School on Wednesday June 15, 2016 at the Ministry’s Head Office, St Clair to address concerns following the closure of the school for three days last week.
During the meeting two issues were discussed. The first issue concerned the leadership of the school. The Board was reminded of the proper procedure and role of the Teaching Service Commission with due regard to the nature of their request. The second issue concerned allegations against a teacher which is now being addressed by the Teaching Service Commission.
Minister Garcia told members of the Vedic Education Board that he recognised the invaluable role of the denominational board and said, “We need the Board to remove the pitfalls that may have come our way and get a solution that will benefit all.”
Members of the Vedic Education Board were pleased with the outcome of the meeting and were guided by the Ministry’s direction.
In attendance was Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Dr. the Honourable Lovell Francis, Permanent Secretary (Ag.) Lenor Baptiste-Simmons, Chief Education Officer Harrilal Seecharan, Director of School Supervision Ashram Deoraj, and the Ministry’s Attorney at Law Mudassar Karamath.
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