Chairperson of Japan School Operator To Resign Over Boat Accident in Okinawa That Killed Its Student
Eiji Hatta, the chairperson of an incorporated educational institution which operates Doshisha International Senior High School, has expressed his intention to step down to take responsibility for a fatal accident that occurred earlier this year in Henoko Okinawa Prefecture.
Eiji Hatta, chairperson of an incorporated educational institution that operates Doshisha International Senior High School, plans to resign following a fatal boat accident in Okinawa that claimed the lives of two students. The accident transpired on March 16 when two small boats capsized near Henoko, resulting in the death of a female student and a boat captain, while 14 others sustained injuries.
Hatta disclosed his intention to resign during a board of trustees meeting on Friday, stating that he acknowledges the responsibility as an incorporated educational institution and has been contemplating his resignation. Upon settling matters related to the accident, safety measures, and disciplinary action against faculty staff, Hatta is expected to formally resign from his position by the end of the current fiscal year.
Hatta will retain the roles of Chancellor, overseeing the 14 schools operated by the organization, and as a member of the board of trustees. Additionally, Doshisha International Senior High School's principal, Kikuo Nishida, will also resign at the end of the month.
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