Police present at St James High, gates padlocked | News

It could seem that each one isn’t properly at St James Excessive Faculty this morning as ancillary employees reportedly turned as much as discover the gates padlocked and lawmen on the compound.

The STAR spoke with the varsity’s principal, Joseph Williams, who confirmed that he obtained a telephone name concerning the state of affairs and was making his solution to the establishment to evaluate the circumstances.

For months, tensions have simmered on the college, stemming from a contentious relationship between Williams and just lately reappointed board chairman Christopher McCurdy.

Regardless of objections from varied stakeholders, together with the Guardian-Trainer Affiliation, McCurdy was reappointed.

St James Excessive has made headlines during the last 12 months as a consequence of governance disputes, with Williams and McCurdy incessantly clashing over key choices. The continued discord has raised considerations concerning the college’s management stability and total administrative effectiveness.

In February, verbal dispute on campus that nearly turned bodily between the 2 leaders resulted in lessons suspended for no less than sooner or later on the college.

An “unlucky breakdown in management” has disrupted college operations, the schooling ministry stated, with the portfolio minister later condemning the disruptions.

A ministry crew was assigned to handle the issues.

– Adrian Frater