The Education and Children Minister says head teachers have limited powers over shared services from government staff.
In the House of Keys this week Graham Cregeen faced questions from North Douglas MHK David Ashford about the powers school heads have over people working on their sites.
Mr Cregeen said although heads can order staff to stop providing services they can't ask them to do extra work:
Braddan announces 2.8% rates tise
Braddan's rates will go up by 2.8 per cent this year, according to commissioners.
Say I do - to the registrar's job!
If you're a fan of weddings, the Department for Enterprise says it has just the job for you!
Island companies added to UK's tax avoidance scheme list
Three Isle of Man companies have been put onto a UK tax avoidance blacklist.
Manx Gas attacks regulator and proposed new oversight laws
The Island's gas regulator has rejected criticisms made by Isle of Man energy in a consultation about new rules.
TT hospitality tent could be used for food festival
The Department for Enterprise has applied to keep hospitality facilities in place after Manx Grand Prix, to be used for the Food and Drink Festival's replacement.
Dolphins filmed frolicking around boat
A social media user has shared video of a pod of dolphins joining him on a boat trip.
Month-long road closure for golf links hotel demolition
A road in in the south of the Island will close next week as demolition work gets underway on a landmark former hotel.
How many school starters aren't toilet trained?
How many youngsters starting school haven't yet been toilet trained?
