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**Daughter of Klaas** » 2012-07-25 21:46

Once again, Dr. Quinn-Leandro, you are dead wrong. NO SCHOOL in the island of Antigua can operate without the formal permission of the Ministry of Education. Such permission is granted only after a host of stipulations, laid down by the Ministry of Education are met. By the same token, if private schools fail to follow the prescriptions outlined in their agreement with the MOE, then the latter would have the law on its side in withdrawing the original "licensed to operate" status. The Ministry has done it in the past! Take some time, Doctor, to peruse the Education Act for yourself since you obviously cannot depend on the incompetents whose job it is to advise you....properly !

**John French II** » 2012-07-16 19:44

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. You need not be concerned about a penalty. You should be more concerned about the Madame's Wrath & Scorn for Besmirching Helen's Good Name.

Many a good husband have pined away on the couch after been placed in the Dog House. Fortunately for you the stock, the rack and the plank have been abandonned.

Enjoy! Go Well! You are still at the Top Of the Heap. Much Respect.

**tenman** » 2012-07-16 18:29

John French II thanks, hopefully they won't impose some penalty on me before I leave. I did see they had accepted some 8.2 million USD in 2011 (see www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2011/pr1106.htm) after hurricane Tomas but your answer reveals that they must have completed whatever requirement

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**tenman** » 2012-07-16 18:21

Rupert J, I also took a look at the education act in Anguilla which is very similar to Antigua, however one difference I noted, while the Antiguan Act Section 53 says: Quote:

Suspension for major offenses (1) The principal of any public school, assisted private school or private school

The Anguilan 2011 Act(www.gov.ai/documents/EducationAct150811_for_Further_Consultation.pdf section 146 ) says
Quote:

Suspension for major offenses (1) The principal of any public school, assisted private school..

It does not include Private schools like the Antiguan & Barbudan legislation.

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**John French II** » 2012-07-16 17:57

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. My Dear Friend, Madame Helen will be confining you to the Dog House when she has read your question - Quote:

Isn't Saint Lucia also on a IMF program, ...?

St. Lucia says no to IMF assistance Published: Monday | July 2, 2012 Quote:

Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony has warned that his administration intends to take strong and brave decisions to deal with the economic problems confronting St. Lucia, adding that the island will not seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Parliament last week approved a government motion allowing it to borrow EC$135.5 million (US$50 million) from a private sector concern to finance projects under the capital expenditure component of the 2012-2013 national budget. Anthony said the move is aimed at ensuring that his administration never sees the door of the International Monetary Fund as has been the case with two countries Antigua & Barbuda and Grenada - .

jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120702/business/business1.html
Always look for the Innovative Good against Doom to the Right People. Much Respect!

**tenman** » 2012-07-16 17:35

rupert j the pertinent portion regarding suspensions and expulsions states:
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The principal of any public school, assisted private school or private school

rupert j how can a private school only be able to suspend a student for a max of 10 days without ministry involvement yet anyone can beleive they can expel a child without the ministries involvement? This is what it states of expulsions:
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54.(1) The Director of Education may, after the receipt of notification under subsection 53(3) above order, after consultation with the Board of Management if one exists, that— .. (e) the student be expelled Read more:

Rupert J, I am no lawyer but this seems very clear cut to me

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**rupert j.** » 2012-07-16 17:19

From my understanding of the regulations that you have quoted they have nothing at all to do with the running of a private institution, I could understand if the school violated the child civil rights and the powers that be has to step in that i would acccept but the right for the institution to choose who they want to work with no government have the right to take that away.But at least I stand corrected.

**tenman** » 2012-07-16 16:42

rupert j so when the law states states under power of minister/ section 5:

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b.)regulate the operation of public schools, assisted private schools, and private educational institutions

that means nothing? It also states the procedures regarding disciplinary action, which involve the ministry. Can I conclude that you are suggesting that whatever rules made by the school supersede the laws of the land?

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**rupert j.** » 2012-07-16 16:33

This is very simple the school as a private institution has the right to pick and choose who they wish to serve and no one can do anything about it, my three children went to catholic schools and at the start of each year they bring home a parent/student hadbook that must be signed by both and returned to the schools, this handbook outline what is expected from both child and parent/s so it's either you accept or find somewhere eles to send your kids.

**tenman** » 2012-07-16 16:15

John French II, looking at our primary education system and comparing it to Saint Lucia, I found it interesting that for Saint Lucia this year:Quote:

Twenty-nine (29) schools attained means above the national mean. Twenty-three (23) of these schools were public and six (6) were private.

. Isn't Saint Lucia also on a IMF program, yet their public schools seem to be doing better than ours? Is the answer simply that Saint Lucian's hold their public officials accountable which helps ensure that they get better results than we do? The detailed results for Saint Lucia can be found here www.stlucia.gov.lc/notices/2012-common-entrance-exams-synopsis and its a pity that we cannot get this level of detail from our own ministry of education
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**Common Cents** » 2012-07-16 15:26

Tenman, I'm not sure exactly what your point is here. You point out a clause in the Education Act which specifically refers to suspension, but the student in question has not been suspended?

**John French II** » 2012-07-16 13:41

Notes From A Native Son Of The Rock. Anyone seen Dr. NO. It opens with a scene of Three Blind Men skillfully executing a murder.

I am reminded of Don King's Constant Exhortation: Only In Antigua & Barbuda including Redonda.

The Good Hon. Dr. Min. Of Ed is a Mistress of the Medium Is The Message.

NUFF SAID.

Heaven Help The Nation Of The Antigua & Barbuda including Redonda.

**Who Bex Dead** » 2012-07-16 10:10

Hensworth must be smiling while reading this article. His chest must be puffed up. "Nobody messes with me and gets away with it" :-*

**Dr. Dredd** » 2012-07-16 09:18

Are Private Schools recieving any tax payers' money? School uniforms? School meals? School books? Anything?
Minister Leandro is simply afraid of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost who runs the Baptist School. And don't let their Common Entrance results fool you. That school only takes brilliant students.

**Confused** » 2012-07-16 09:16

Everybody afraid of Jonas sooooooo!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! :cry:

**Skyewill** » 2012-07-16 09:15

You da man! LOL. You are scarey, I used to train young troups like you. No team is complete without its informagement manager..Kudos! !

**fnpsr** » 2012-07-16 09:09

Nonsense, utter nonsense!

Let's fix the little things with RWE before we attempt to fix the big things.

**tenman** » 2012-07-16 08:37

I disagree with the Ministers conclusion and unless she tells me that the 2008 education act is not law, I will continue to believe she is wrong:
laws.gov.ag/acts/2008/a2008-21.pdf states under power of minister/ section 5:
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b.)regulate the operation of public schools, assisted private schools, and private educational institutions; .. 53. Suspension for major offenses (1) The principal of any public school, assisted private school or private school may suspend a student for a period of more than two days but not exceeding ten school days for— (a) gross misconduct which may be considered a risk or danger to members of staff or other students; .. (3) When a principal suspends a student the principal shall report in writing to the student’s parents,the Board of Management, if one exists, and the Director of Education and state the reason or reasons for the suspension. 54.(1) The Director of Education may, after the receipt of notification under subsection 53(3) above order, after consultation with the Board of Management if one exists, that— .. (e) the student be expelled

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**STEVE** » 2012-07-16 06:44

Jonas is a **-head!!

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