Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my written question is for the Minister of Education, Culture, and Employment, the Honourable Charles Dent. On Friday, January 31, in this House, several questions, were put to the Minister regarding section 63(1) of the new Education Act which deals with principals employment contract. The Legislation states, and I quote, "a District Education Authority shall, for every school of more than one teacher, employ a teacher to be a principal of that school for a term not exceeding five years." My first question, Mr. Speaker, is why has the Minister chosen to impose the length of the term of the contract on the District Education Authorities, instead of allowing the individual authorities, to exercise responsibility clearly given to them under the Act? Question No. 2, clearly it is the intent of the Act to provide for some flexibility in deciding on the term of employment for principals. Why did the Minister choose a five year term instead of a three year or two year term? Three, what provisions are in the new Act to allow the local education authorities to dismiss a principal considering these new hiring practices? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Edward Picco on Written Question 12-13(4): Ministerial Authorities Under New Education Act
In the Legislative Assembly on February 5th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Written Question 12-13(4): Ministerial Authorities Under New Education Act
Item 7: Written Questions
February 4th, 1997
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
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