"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.
Photo:Getty Images “Collecting money for a bouquet for a teacher” “Every year our parent committee gives the class teacher very expensive gifts: either a gold bracelet, or a slow cooker, or a gorgeous bouquet worth 7,000 rubles,” says the mother of 8-year-old Lisa. - Personally, I don't understand why such spending. Yes, the teacher teaches our children, but this is his job! ”If you are categorically against such ruin and at the same time strongly fear the revenge of the“ offended ”teacher on the child, the first thing to do is to contact the school administration: 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, make it clear that in case of contrived problems with the child's academic performance, you are ready to involve the educational authorities in the proceedings. School management is not interested in taking out the litter from the hut, unnecessary checks and clarifications, which, moreover, can reveal a lot of other violations. Therefore, feeling the firm attitude of the parents, their readiness to use the control bodies, the director often meets halfway 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. - This turns out to be a pretty penny, considering that by September 1, I buy my child a new wardrobe and a mountain of stationery! Is the school itself unable to provide the children with the necessary teaching aids? ”According to the law, money is allocated from the city budget for the purchase of textbooks for each school, just like for the purchase of furniture or for repairs. So you have every reason to resist these extortions. If the extortion is systematic, contact the school management with a request to clarify the basis for the collection of funds. The application can be submitted through the office of the school; have a second copy with you so that a mark of acceptance can be put on it. Elena Nikolaeva, lawyer, blogger:- You can also file a complaint about illegalfees to the Department of Education. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation has a service for citizens' complaints about corruption at school - they can be sent to the email address: [email protected]. In addition, you have the right to apply to the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation in order to supervise the implementation of laws and the observance of your rights and the rights of the child.
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