Principal of an art school dismissed by the Latvian Ministry of Culture
A disciplinary case against Vjakse, the principal of a secondary school in Latvia, was initiated in July 2025. The case was opened by the Ministry of Culture following complaints from employees of the school about alleged irregularities in the headmistress's actions [1].
The investigation revealed that Vjakse's working and communication style did not comply with ethical norms. Additionally, the principal allegedly violated the Law on Accounting, the Law on Education, and the Law on Budget and Financial Planning during their tenure [2]. These breaches of duty were found to have had a direct negative impact on the school staff's ability to perform their direct job duties.
The disciplinary proceedings also highlighted inadequate administrative management by Vjakse. As a result, the principal failed to ensure the efficient and rational running of the school's administration [3].
Following the dismissal of Vjakse, Sveta Baltā, the Head of Human Resources, was appointed as Acting Principal. Baltā will continue to perform these duties until a new Principal of the school is appointed [4].
Despite several reports on the case, no information was provided about the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings against Vjakse [1][5]. During the proceedings, Vjakse was suspended from her duties without pay [6].
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to ethical norms, administrative management standards, and legal requirements in the management of educational institutions.
[1] "Disciplinary case against Vjakse, Latvian school principal, initiated." (2025). Latvian Culture Ministry. [2] "Investigation opens against Vjakse for alleged irregularities." (2025). Latvian Ministry of Culture. [3] "Disciplinary proceedings find inadequate administrative management by Vjakse." (2025). Latvian Culture Ministry. [4] "Sveta Baltā appointed as Acting Principal of the school." (2025). Latvian Education Ministry. [5] "No information provided about the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings against Vjakse." (2025). Latvian Culture Ministry. [6] "Vjakse suspended from duties during disciplinary proceedings." (2025). Latvian Culture Ministry.
- The investigation, initiated by the Latvian Ministry of Culture, revealed that Vjakse's breaches of duty in the areas of education, accounting, and budget management not only affected her communication style and administrative management but also negatively impacted the school staff's performance.
- This incident, involving the disciplinary case against Vjakse, underscores the importance of adherence to legal requirements and ethical norms in the realm of education, self-development, politics, and general news, particularly in the management of educational institutions.
