Probe into expulsion of two St. James High students still in progress

By Kimone Witter    

 

The board of management at St. James High School has indicated that it may take another week before its personnel committee will complete its ongoing investigation into claims that the school's principal, Joseph Williams, expelled two female students in January without following due process.

 

The students, ages 15 and 16, were reportedly expelled on January 16 after a two-second WhatsApp status video surfaced in which they were seen kissing.

 

Speaking with the Gleaner yesterday, board chairman Christopher McCurdy said the probe, which was previously expected to be finished this week, will require additional time and work to complete.

 

Last Thursday, the school board appointed its personnel committee to investigate the claims made against Mr. Williams by the relatives of the two girls, who accused him of being heavy-handed in banishing them from the school.