Governor Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia Urrutia withdrew today, Saturday, the appointment of Elba Aponte Saints to head the Department of Education after the Senate Appointments Commission issued a negative report to the official.
In written statements, Pierluisi Urrutia stated that Aponte Santos was instrumental in getting schools to reopen and start face-to-face classes and in turn assured that he will be promptly informing whoever will appoint the prefecture of Education on an interim basis.
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“During this afternoon, I was informed of the decision of the majority of members of the Senate Nominations Committee regarding the report that does not recommend Professor Elba Aponte to be confirmed as secretary. After talks with Professor Aponte, I am withdrawing her appointment, “he said.
“Professor Aponte has all the qualifications and has been instrumental in leading the reopening of schools safely, as was done. In addition, she has always prioritized the education of children in the public education system. “I only have words of gratitude for his detachment and commitment to the education of our next generations. I am sure he will continue to contribute to our people,” he added.
According to the report issued by the Commission, several senators were left with doubts about the handling of situations such as schools affected by the tremors and how they would accommodate children in the southern region. west, among other matters.
“As for leadership in the Department of Education, I will be promptly informing who the interim appointment will be. We will continue to work, without pause, so that as I said before, our schools are safe and ready for a reopening of classes. “The repair of the short columns and especially the construction and repair of schools in the areas affected by the earthquakes. My commitment to education will not stop because this is where we forged the future of our Island,” he said. .