I think that it is very unfair to continue to imply that because one asks questions, one does not care about the kids. In my case, I care enough to put myself at some risk of insult to ask the questions. I asked about the cesspool under the school and it has been partially addressed. If I had not asked, I wonder if it would have been given the same priority.
My primary concern is that the Wilsons are so intent upon growing the school that it is outpacing the capacity to do so in a clean and safe manner. They also the absolve the government from the responsibilty for those kids. In my initial discussion with Francis, she stated that she had been talking to school authorities to take over the school next year and that there was a plan for that to happen. That seems to me to be the best plan and then the "friends" of the school can keep up their good work to raise funds and the actual academic administration can be where it belongs, with the government. The education department already pays the teacher salaries presently so this should be smooth transition.
A part of me wishes that the"friends" of the school could coalesce into a somewhat stronger and bit larger board and take on an active role in raising money and supporting all the students on the island because then we could have continuity and nonpartison fundraising. All the public and religious school school students have great need not just the Anglican ones. And there is so much energy aroused for these kids that with a little more organization and solid leadership, so many more kids could be helped. I know that the local government would welcome such a cause if done in a respectful and positive way.
Thanks to those who took the time to read this whole entry. Fairly verbose!