Education Minister Chris Hipkins. Photo: NZMEMinimum eligibility requirements for school principals, more support for boards of trustees, and a major overhaul of the Ministry of Education are among changes the Government plans to make to the school system. "Instead, we think that the intent of the Taskforce's recommendations can be achieved through changes to our existing structures, including the establishment of an Education Service Agency within the Ministry of Education.'' The Ministry would retain responsibility for national issues, with the agency working on a regional and local basis, including management of school enrolment schemes. Boards of trustees would retain their legal status and remain the employer of principals and all school staff.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 11, 2019 23:06 UTC