Hong Kong Int’l School and US church founder reach settlement over financial mismanagement lawsuit
Hong Kong International School (HKIS) and its US-based founder have reached an out-of-court settlement, after the latter sued the school last year for alleged financial mismanagement and over accusations it served only an “elite” section of the city’s population. The school will no longer be governed by its founder, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), but […]
The Hong Kong International School (HKIS) and its US founder have reached an out-of-court settlement following a lawsuit filed last year by the LCMS over allegations of financial mismanagement and accusations that the school catered to an "elite" population. The school, known for its American-style education rooted in Christian values, will no longer be governed by the LCMS but will continue offering its educational approach.
The school's Lower Primary campus in Repulse Bay remains in the LCMS's name, but procedures are underway for the lease to be transferred to HKIS. The LCMS will also no longer pursue the establishment of Hong Kong Pacific School, a new institution it planned to establish if HKIS did not address its concerns. The settlement ensures a fair resolution to the LCMS's long-standing concerns and allows the organization to focus on advancing its mission through other means.
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