http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/biskls-parents
Dear Parents
In keeping with the current changes that BISKL’s Management has unilaterally taken with regards to their fee structure, we urge you to join us in insisting that these changes be reviewed and rolled back. We are at present attempting to reach n amicable solution and maintain our present relationship with the Board of Directors and Management; however, we will insist on an increased level of communication and discussion regarding institutional matters. It has become clear that the entire student body is affected by the changes which have been unilaterally instituted. With the present rate of fee increase, we are faced with exorbitant differences in fees than from the time we placed our children in this school. Over the last two academic years, the cost of educating our children has increased by approximately 15.3% for KS3 and 36% for KS4, a trend which suggests that the Board of Directors and Management are more concerned with the bottom line than with the well-being of the students.
It is impossible to ignore the fact that this has had a negative impact on the children, with their parents under pressure to meet these new commitments, and with several students having already left, with several more contemplating doing so, as a direct result of these increases in fees and the withdrawal of credit card facilities. Not only does this lead to an unacceptable precedent of the school unilaterally making such decisions, but it has an impact on those among us who are unable to afford the ever-increasing costs associated with placing their children in BISKL. These ever-increasing fees demanded by an institution that is meant to have our children’s best interests at heart is a definitive message to us as parents that we have no say in the nature of our children’s education and that they are prejudicial towards those less able to afford to continue sending their children to BISKL. This indicates that their primary concern is not to educate, but to make profits.
We ask you to join us in ensuring we are not treated as mere spectators to our children’s well-being, especially so where the educational outcomes have not been tested. We should all be aware that KS4 is still undergoing a process of refinement and this is their first test-run of the actual syllabus. Does it stand to reason that we have such a drastic increase in costs for an educational structure that has yet to be established?
There is further still no justification provided for why these measures have been instituted. From what we have seen, basic safety measures have yet to be properly put in place with the old fee structure. Surely we are all aware and very concerned that a child almost drowned, with another dislocating her shoulder, during the last Sports Day carnival, with no reaction from the teachers who were present. Where, then, are the funds going if not to ensure that our children are looked after on the premises? Further, the school has employed security guards who are too busy opening car doors for students instead of watching for unsavoury activities which may lead to a major security issue.
It has been mentioned that the finances from these fee increases will be used for expansion of the campus, and while we all want a nicer environment for our children, it is not a cost we should bear because it is a capital expense which adds value to the shareholders’ stake in the company. Therefore, it is an expense which should come from them, as opposed to being levied on us.
Let us stand together to show that we will not accept this blatant disregard for our children’s welfare and complete lack of communication on matters which directly affect us to a very great degree. The Management must be aware that we are willing to escalate this to a public forum should it be necessary. If the Management chooses to run their school as a financial shell, with little concern for the integrity of the educational process, then we will apply the requisite pressure through use of our connections in the media to prevent the from gaining additional students from the niche market they appear to be seeking.
Please submit all signatures by 26th June, 2015.
Updates
June 19, 2015
The feedback received from families over the past few days confirms that these financial pressures are affecting many households within our community. We continue to press the management for a transparent dialogue regarding the recent changes to the fee structure. The current situation remains unresolved and we are preparing our next steps to ensure our concerns are properly addressed.
June 19, 2015
The momentum behind this petition highlights the growing consensus among our community regarding the current fee structure. Your participation sends a firm message to the Board of Directors that transparency and dialogue are essential components of our relationship with the school.
Reached 100 supporters
June 19, 2015
51 Comments
I have also comment of the desk/chair used at classroom. My girl in year 3B. The desk seems too low for them and they are sloughing most of the time. Also with the construction so near to the shool n bad air quality. I strongly feel that every classroom should have a unit of air purifier. In most of the int school at Beijjng n shanghai where we stayed for the last 10 years they have air purifier installed.
The increase of fee is not following any relevant rate such as inflation. Salaries increase are definitely well below. I understand that new facilities are being build and I'm glad for it. If the difference of fee comes from that reason I don't believe is really fair and it should be reconsidered. Please think about parents having several kids at school.
The increase in fee should be used for increasing the level of school academics and well being of children, not to collects funds to build the school buildings. The increase in fee is quite sharp and unsustainable for parents leading to students being withdrawn or financial burden for parents.
The overall education level and the quality of the teachers at BSKL is definitely not bad, but many other issues (e.g. (lack of) communication and extreme focus on profitability) are not satisfactory.
At a time of major recession in my industry and company profitability is very poor I was actually looking for improved options for payment, e.g. 12 equal monthly payments, total opposite to cash only 3 times a year.
mks634565utr 4qEG2dV a2UT 0E2fwLC
Thank you Steve Your reply and support gives me encouragement I was made to understand that the recent meeting with the management didn't went well. This only show that for as long as we are not united we could never be taken seriously. One of the option is to get the petition that is currently been put forward to get full support from most parent Once we know the strength of the petition than we can discuss on the next cause of action Therefore we need to get as many parent to sign the petition as possible So far we only have 160 signatures. Can help me promote to get more parent to sign please ? Let me know your thought on this
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Dear Parents
In keeping with the current changes that BISKL’s Management has unilaterally taken with regards to their fee structure, we urge you to join us in insisting that these changes be reviewed and rolled back. We are at present attempting to reach n amicable solution and maintain our present relationship with the Board of Directors and Management; however, we will insist on an increased level of communication and discussion regarding institutional matters. It has become clear that the entire student body is affected by the changes which have been unilaterally instituted. With the present rate of fee increase, we are faced with exorbitant differences in fees than from the time we placed our children in this school. Over the last two academic years, the cost of educating our children has increased by approximately 15.3% for KS3 and 36% for KS4, a trend which suggests that the Board of Directors and Management are more concerned with the bottom line than with the well-being of the students.
It is impossible to ignore the fact that this has had a negative impact on the children, with their parents under pressure to meet these new commitments, and with several students having already left, with several more contemplating doing so, as a direct result of these increases in fees and the withdrawal of credit card facilities. Not only does this lead to an unacceptable precedent of the school unilaterally making such decisions, but it has an impact on those among us who are unable to afford the ever-increasing costs associated with placing their children in BISKL. These ever-increasing fees demanded by an institution that is meant to have our children’s best interests at heart is a definitive message to us as parents that we have no say in the nature of our children’s education and that they are prejudicial towards those less able to afford to continue sending their children to BISKL. This indicates that their primary concern is not to educate, but to make profits.
We ask you to join us in ensuring we are not treated as mere spectators to our children’s well-being, especially so where the educational outcomes have not been tested. We should all be aware that KS4 is still undergoing a process of refinement and this is their first test-run of the actual syllabus. Does it stand to reason that we have such a drastic increase in costs for an educational structure that has yet to be established?
There is further still no justification provided for why these measures have been instituted. From what we have seen, basic safety measures have yet to be properly put in place with the old fee structure. Surely we are all aware and very concerned that a child almost drowned, with another dislocating her shoulder, during the last Sports Day carnival, with no reaction from the teachers who were present. Where, then, are the funds going if not to ensure that our children are looked after on the premises? Further, the school has employed security guards who are too busy opening car doors for students instead of watching for unsavoury activities which may lead to a major security issue.
It has been mentioned that the finances from these fee increases will be used for expansion of the campus, and while we all want a nicer environment for our children, it is not a cost we should bear because it is a capital expense which adds value to the shareholders’ stake in the company. Therefore, it is an expense which should come from them, as opposed to being levied on us.
Let us stand together to show that we will not accept this blatant disregard for our children’s welfare and complete lack of communication on matters which directly affect us to a very great degree. The Management must be aware that we are willing to escalate this to a public forum should it be necessary. If the Management chooses to run their school as a financial shell, with little concern for the integrity of the educational process, then we will apply the requisite pressure through use of our connections in the media to prevent the from gaining additional students from the niche market they appear to be seeking.
Please submit all signatures by 26th June, 2015.
Updates
June 19, 2015
The feedback received from families over the past few days confirms that these financial pressures are affecting many households within our community. We continue to press the management for a transparent dialogue regarding the recent changes to the fee structure. The current situation remains unresolved and we are preparing our next steps to ensure our concerns are properly addressed.
June 19, 2015
The momentum behind this petition highlights the growing consensus among our community regarding the current fee structure. Your participation sends a firm message to the Board of Directors that transparency and dialogue are essential components of our relationship with the school.
Reached 100 supporters
June 19, 2015
51 Comments
The BSKL' fees is even higher than private schools fees in Britain even after the currency exchange taken into account. A study by Lloyds Bank has found that fees for private schools in Britain are now about £12,000 on average nationally. A simple Google search will confirmed that. A petition to Education Ministry of Malaysia should also be created to suggest to them to regulate the fees imposed by the so-called "non-profit" private school here.
I have also comment of the desk/chair used at classroom. My girl in year 3B. The desk seems too low for them and they are sloughing most of the time. Also with the construction so near to the shool n bad air quality. I strongly feel that every classroom should have a unit of air purifier. In most of the int school at Beijjng n shanghai where we stayed for the last 10 years they have air purifier installed.
The increase of fee is not following any relevant rate such as inflation. Salaries increase are definitely well below. I understand that new facilities are being build and I'm glad for it. If the difference of fee comes from that reason I don't believe is really fair and it should be reconsidered. Please think about parents having several kids at school.
The increase in fee should be used for increasing the level of school academics and well being of children, not to collects funds to build the school buildings. The increase in fee is quite sharp and unsustainable for parents leading to students being withdrawn or financial burden for parents.
The overall education level and the quality of the teachers at BSKL is definitely not bad, but many other issues (e.g. (lack of) communication and extreme focus on profitability) are not satisfactory.
At a time of major recession in my industry and company profitability is very poor I was actually looking for improved options for payment, e.g. 12 equal monthly payments, total opposite to cash only 3 times a year.
mks634565utr 4qEG2dV a2UT 0E2fwLC
Thank you Steve Your reply and support gives me encouragement I was made to understand that the recent meeting with the management didn't went well. This only show that for as long as we are not united we could never be taken seriously. One of the option is to get the petition that is currently been put forward to get full support from most parent Once we know the strength of the petition than we can discuss on the next cause of action Therefore we need to get as many parent to sign the petition as possible So far we only have 160 signatures. Can help me promote to get more parent to sign please ? Let me know your thought on this
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The BSKL' fees is even higher than private schools fees in Britain even after the currency exchange taken into account. A study by Lloyds Bank has found that fees for private schools in Britain are now about £12,000 on average nationally. A simple Google search will confirmed that. A petition to Education Ministry of Malaysia should also be created to suggest to them to regulate the fees imposed by the so-called "non-profit" private school here.