Upset parents and teachers at Victor Scott Primary School are set to ask a judge to block Government’s planned transfer of their principal.The PTA’s lawyer Eugene Johnston has indicated that the move to seek a judicial review of the decision is imminent.And while the Ministry of Enducation yesterday reiterated their belief that the decions to transfer Valerie Williams was conducted in the proper manner, Mr Johnston branded the suggestion that the principal had been informed of the impending transfer last December as “farcical”.“At the core of it, we want the decision rescinded,” he told The Royal Gazette. “What we’re seeking first and foremost is a stay to stop the principal being moved.”Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith announced in March that four principals would be transferred in an effort to boost quality — Ms Williams to East End Primary, Judith Alexander from Purvis Primary to Victor Scott, Idonia Beckles from East End to TN Tatem Middle School and Francine McMahon from TN Tatem to Purvis.She told the House of Assembly that the principals were warned in writing in December that they would be moved this September, as per the requirements of the collective bargaining agreement in place.Mr Johnston insisted that had not happened.“There was a generic document sent around to all principals in December. The idea that Ms Williams would have known specifically is farcical.”Victor Scott PTA contracted Mr Johnston in advance of their march on Parliament last month. The march was organised Victor Scott and TN Tatem PTAs, angered by Government’s lack of consultation with parents over the principal swap.Victor Scott PTA president Azuhaa Coleman said she was “shocked” her group had yet to receive any communication from the Ministry.“We’re outspoken, so not having anything to say to the public is hurting us,” she said. “We’ve heard absolutely nothing. We notified them two weeks before the march, our lawyer notified them the week before, and still — nothing.”Mrs Coleman also disputed Dame Jennifer’s assertion that educators were notified in advance of the December 31 deadline in the collective bargaining agreement.“We’ve been hearing the Minister say this, but it’s untrue. They should have had specific principal names. We didn’t have those names till March and Ms Williams didn’t find out it was her until then either.”A judicial review means the Government’s decision will go before the Supreme Court, which has the power to set it aside. Mr Johnston indicated that the PTA’s challenge, although specific to Ms Williams’ transfer, was intended to contest the Ministry’s procedure of going it alone when making decisions that have a profound impact on parents.Asked why the PTA refused to back down, Mrs Coleman pointed to Ms Williams’ teaching style.“We’ve had people come to us and say that if we win, and Ms Williams stays, they’re transferring their children to Victor Scott. She has an open-door policy. Any parents can go up and talk or complain about anything to her. She knows how to communicate with children. There is one little girl whose father passed recently and she has been afraid to walk home alone. Almost every day, Ms Williams drops her home. She’s kind of like a mother to the students.”As of this weekend, Mr Johnston said he was “still compiling evidence” but intended to proceed with the legal challenge as quickly as possible.Permanent Secretary for Education Warren Jones yesterday maintained that proper procedures as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement were followed.According to the agreement, when the transfer of a principal is initiated by the Ministry, notification and the reason for the transfer must be given no later than December 31. The principal then has the right to present his or her views of the transfer in writing within one calender month of notification.