Dawn Annamunthodo's dismissal is with effect from August 4, the report said, citing official documents seen by the paper.
The Guardian said the decision to fire Annamunthodo after six months on the job is related to a helft VIP security bill amounting to more than $50,000 and attempts by the chairperson to become a signatory on the company’s bank account.
The Guardian said the board wrote to Education Minister Dr Tim Goopeesingh on May 10, expressing concerns about Annamunthodo. It said the board also sent copies of the letter to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and to permanent secretaries in the Ministries of Education and Finance.
According to the paper Annamunthodo requested a VIP security detail to protect her after she received death threats.
The board agreed to the request for a period of two weeks, commencing March 18, the paper said. It added that the security service from SESL Ltd included the VIP escort service, one unmarked SUV, a defensive driver and an armed bodyguard. The cost of the package was $1,350 a day, for 12 hours.
The paper said the arrangement was for weekdays only but ut was later extended for weekends and included a night security officer.
The Guardian said the security bill amounted to $50,650 for the period March 19 to April 5. The security firm explained that while the daily rate applied for Saturdays, an addition double rate was calculated for Sundays and public holidays totalling $2,700 plus VAT.
The Guardian also said Annamunthodo also attempted to become a signatory on the company's Republic Bank account although legal advice had indicated that such a procedure was improper since Annamunthodo was not an executive chairman.
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