Wednesday, June 29, 2005

The Standard - Paid ESF staff may join board, says report - Metro Section

The Standard - Paid ESF staff may join board, says report - Metro Section: "Paid ESF staff may join board, says report


Teddy Ng


June 29, 2005


Parents express reservations over possible conflict of interest Paid employees of the English Schools Foundation are to be allowed to sit on the board of governors despite reservations expressed by parents, according to a report to be made public today.

The report, concerning the reform of the ESF's governance and management, was completed following a consultation exercise which ended earlier this month.

The board will replace the 132- strong foundation as the supreme governing body. The daily operation of schools will be monitored by school councils.

During a consultation meeting last month, parents said paid staff on the board could be subjected to a conflict of interest especially when dealing with issues concerning remuneration."

No comments: