"We fold for new windows for school" "We haveregularly collect money to repair the class, - complains the mother of third-graders Semy. - Last year, rented 2 thousand for linoleum, wallpaper and painting desks. Now in the class they want to change the old windows for new ones, plastic ones. And this again for 5 thousand from each student. Do not go to parents' meetings, they always demand money! "Elena Nikolaeva, lawyer, blogger:
- In accordance with Article 5 of the Federal Lawof December 29, 2012 No. 273-FZ "On Education in the Russian Federation", the state guarantees citizens accessibility and free of charge in accordance with federal state educational standards of pre-school, primary general, basic general, secondary general education. Then why do teachers ask parents to fold on windows ? The fact is that public money can really be missed - not all regions of the country have good financing. But there are also reverse situations - there are a lot of abuses on the part of the administrative and economic staff of the school, who is willing to tear off an extra penny from the parents of the students. So if you see that the state of the cabinets is not critical, you can safely refuse to pay for repairs. "If parents think that it is necessary to strengthen protection or replace carpets in the assembly hall, they have the right, individually or united, to make a donation to a general education organization," continues the lawyer. - But this business is voluntary and any compulsion to surrender money is unacceptable.
A photo: Getty Images "We collect money for a bouquet to the teacher." Our parents' committee every year gives the class teacher very expensive gifts: a gold bracelet, a multicraft, a chic bouquet worth 7,000 rubles, "says Mama, the 8-year-old Lisa. - Personally, I do not understand why such a waste. Yes, the teacher teaches our children, but this is his work! "If you are categorically against such a ruin and at the same time greatly feared the revenge of the" offended "teacher to the child, the first thing is to turn to the school's management: the head teacher, the director. Of course, you need to behave diplomatically, but at the same time convincingly show your acquaintance with the legislation. If you feel that the bosses are at the same time with the class teacher, let me know that in the case of far-fetched problems with the progress of the child, you are ready to involve the education authorities in the proceedings. The management of schools is not interested in removing the litter from the hut, unnecessary checks and clarifications, which, moreover, can reveal a lot of other violations. Therefore, feeling the firm spirit of the parents, their readiness to involve the supervisory bodies, the director often comes to meet and tames the obstinate teachers. "We buy new sets of textbooks." "Every year the school collects money for textbooks," complains the mother of 11-year-old Kuzma. - It turns out to be a pretty penny, considering that by September 1 I'm buying a new wardrobe and a mountain of stationery for my child! Is the school itself unable to provide the children with the necessary teaching aids? "According to the law, every school is allocated money from the city budget for the purchase of textbooks - just like buying furniture or repairing. So you have every reason to resist these challenges too. If the extortion is systematic, contact the school management with a request to clarify the reasons for collecting the funds. The application can be transferred through the school office, with you have a second copy, so that it is put on the mark of acceptance. Elena Nikolaeva, lawyer, blogger:- You can also file a complaint about wrongfulcash fees to the Department of Education. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation has a service for asking citizens about corruption in the school - they can be sent to the e-mail address: [email protected]. In addition, you have the right to apply to the bodies of the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation for the purpose of supervising the implementation of laws and observing your rights and the rights of the child.
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