– It is a leader’s task to take responsibility in situations where there are service errors in the area of responsibility, so I consider that further work on kindergarten and school structure must be done with another management. This is stated by Kari Henriksen in a press release from the municipality of Tromsø. The fact that she is now terminating the position is on the basis of the changes in the kindergarten and school structure in the municipality. In March, the municipality was taken into use artificial intelligence in the work on a knowledge base to make changes to the school structure. In the press release, Henriksen says that it is necessary to make changes to the structure for schools and kindergartens, and that it is important to have confidence in the processes and assessments made in the work. – As everyone is familiar with, in connection with this work, a number of factors that will now be examined in more detail were revealed. I will contribute to this investigation with all the information needed. – Wise assessment Municipal Director Stig Tore Johnsen supports Henriksen’s decision to let anyone else take over. – In order to succeed with necessary changes, we depend on trust in the processes and assessments made in the municipality. Municipal Director in Tromsø municipality. Stig Tore Johnsen. Photo: Frida Marie Flatland / news At the same time he is grateful to the effort she has put into the job. – I want to thank Kari for her invaluable efforts as a leader in the municipality of Tromsø over the age of 18, an effort that is a great respect. Looking for a replacement already – it has been a fantastic time where, together with many talented professionals, I have further developed the municipal service offerings for children and young people. This is how Henriksen describes his almost 20 years as director of upbringing and education in the municipality of Tromsø. For the time being, Monica Bjørnsborg will serve as head of the department. The process of finding a fixed replacement for the job starts immediately. Henriksen himself continues to work in the municipality of Tromsø, now as an adviser. Laigned sources that are not found in March, the municipality of Tromsø published a document of 120 pages considering the consequences of merging more schools and kindergartens. Of 18 listed sources in the document, only seven of them can be tracked. When the error was discovered, the municipal director described the incident as embarrassing. In retrospect, the municipality has announced an external investigation. Published 28.04.2025, at. 14.47 Updated 28.04.2025, at. 15.06
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