I READ with concern your report on how boys and girls are being placed in separate classes at SMK Seremban Jaya (”School’s segregation policy criticised - NST, Jan 10).

I am glad Negri Sembilan education director Abdullah Mohammad has directed the school to stop its gender segregation policy with immediate effect.

But what will happen to those who were directly involved in formulating such a policy? I am sure they will be let off the hook with a warning.

This is another reminder that there are many “little Napoleans” in schools who formulate their own rules and make national schools look like religious schools.

They daringly carry out their personal agenda despite knowing well that what they are doing is against the national education policy. No disciplinary measures have been taken against these culprits.

The most they get is a warning and that doesn’t affect their chances of getting their next promotion.

It is time the Education Ministry identified these “little Napoleans” and came down hard on them. A monthly bulletin carrying news of those found guilty should be produced to send a strong message that school heads cannot defy policies set by the ministry.

ANTHONY JOSEPH, Kluang

Source: NST – January 14, 2008