Sang-il Lee, Mayor of Yongin, Holds Meeting with Elementary School Principals in Giheung-gu

Discussion on School Route Safety and Establishment of New Middle School Issues

On the 29th, Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province, held a meeting with elementary school principals from Giheung-gu at the Yongin Media Center in Dongbaek-dong, Giheung-gu, to discuss school-specific issues, the city announced on the 30th.

At the meeting attended by Kim Hee-jung, head of the Yongin Office of Education, and principals from 31 elementary schools, Mayor Lee said, "During my tenure as mayor, I am committed to doing even a little to support the students who are the future of our country," adding, "I will listen to the circumstances of each school and review matters where assistance can be provided."

At the elementary school meeting held on the 29th at Yongin Media Center, Mayor Lee Sang-il and elementary school principals are discussing key issues.
[Photo by Yongin City]

During the meeting, the elementary school principals proposed a total of 16 agenda items, of which the city of Yongin reviewed 11, and the Yongin Office of Education reviewed 5, the city explained.

Regarding the expansion of the school front pedestrian bridge raised by Gyodong Elementary School, the city responded that expansion construction will be promoted within six months after the completion of the road by the 'Eonnam Regional Housing Association.' The replacement of sidewalk blocks on the school route requested by Dongmak Elementary School is scheduled to begin maintenance in May.

For Maseong Elementary School, the police station is reviewing the installation of a crosswalk in front of the main gate, and the nearby 'e-Pyeonhansesang Guseong Station Platform City' project implementer will install no-entry signs for motorcycles and kickboards and reflective mirrors on the pedestrian-only road, the city explained.

The requests for the installation of 'drop-off and pick-up zones' at Mabuk Elementary School, Seokseong Elementary School, and Chodang Elementary School will be reviewed for installation once the police station's 'Traffic Safety Facility Review Committee' issues its results.

Superintendent Kim explained that requests such as ▲improvements to stands and playground facilities around the playground (Nagok Elementary School) ▲installation of a rooftop futsal field in the cafeteria (Dongbaek Elementary School) ▲expansion of cleaning staff and installation of bulletin boards (Yongin Haneol Elementary School) ▲bulk contracts for school buses by local governments (Cheonggok Elementary School) are being explored in cooperation with the city.

Regarding the maintenance of the nearby complex school route requested by Singal Elementary School, Mayor Lee responded, "The walking safety of students and citizens must always be protected," adding, "I already instructed last year to install sidewalks in both directions even if it incurs buried costs." He added, "We will discuss with related departments to expedite compensation and construction to advance the opening of the walkway by about six months."

Additionally, Mayor Lee said, "I am making great efforts to fulfill my pledge to establish a new middle school in the Giheung Station area."

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