Lee Hyuk-je, Jeonnam Provincial Council Member, Points Out "Schools Without Graduation Albums Increasing"

Lee Hyuk-je, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-gyeong] Lee Hyuk-je, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Council (Democratic Party, Mokpo 4), pointed out on the 12th during the administrative audit of the Mokpo, Haenam, Yeongam, Jindo, and Sinan Education Support Offices held at the Sinan Education Support Office, “There are about 60 schools that did not receive graduation albums, which should naturally be given along with diplomas upon graduation.”

According to Councilor Lee Hyuk-je, among the 824 schools in Jeonnam, the number of schools that could not produce albums was 66 in 2017, 71 in 2018, and 61 in 2019. While all 64 schools under the Mokpo Education Support Office, which consists only of urban schools, produced albums, 11 out of 37 schools under the Sinan Education Support Office, which consists of island schools, did not produce graduation albums, showing a significant difference between regions.

Councilor Lee emphasized, “Album production is based on a beneficiary-pays principle, and I understand that schools with fewer students do not produce albums due to cost burdens. However, depending on the passion of teachers, quite a few small schools produce albums either through internet production or at the school’s expense.”

He continued, “I strongly urge each regional education superintendent to bear the cost this year to produce albums for all students in small schools.”

He added, “Looking at the production cost per school, there was more than a tenfold difference, ranging from 17,500 KRW to 198,000 KRW. Fortunately, the most expensive album production cost was borne by the school. Many teachers in small schools are producing affordable but new types of albums through internet or self-production as gifts for the children,” urging schools to take an interest.

In response, Kim Jae-heung, Superintendent of Sinan Education, said, “Album production is decided through the school operation committee. Until now, schools have not deeply considered album production. From this year, we will support all schools to produce albums.”

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