Jeonbuk Provincial Council Reviews Overall Budget and Policy Implementation of Office of Education

Education Committee Postpones Review of Two Proposals Citing Need for Project Plan Revisions

The Education Committee of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Council pointed out that the Office of Education should thoroughly examine the burdens placed on schools and the feasibility of projects during the budget execution and implementation of major policies. The committee decided to postpone the review for two proposals, judging that the project plans require revisions.

The Education Committee of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Council conducted a review of four proposals submitted by the Office of Education following a work report listening session with the Administration Bureau and the Audit Office on the afternoon of the 21st. Provided by Jeonbuk Self-Governing Province Council

On July 21, the Education Committee of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Council received work reports from the Administrative Bureau and auditing office and then reviewed four proposals submitted by the Office of Education. Out of the four proposals reviewed, the committee resolved to withhold two, citing insufficient consideration of project feasibility and lack of concrete alternatives.

The proposals put on hold are: ▲ "Partial Amendment Ordinance on the Quota of Local Government Officials under the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Superintendent of Education" and ▲ "Plan for the Management of Shared Property Under the 2026 Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education’s Special Education Finance Account (occasional cases)."

Chairman Jeon Yongtae (Jinan) pointed out that the execution rate of facility budgets, which were allocated with the premise of implementation during the school vacation period as part of the June supplementary budget review, is low. He emphasized the need to consider sufficient preparation time for schools when implementing pledges and major policies, and called for stronger communication between the Office of Education and individual schools.

Assemblyman Jang Yeonguk (Jeonju 4) criticized the Administrative Bureau's work report for focusing too much on administrative agency-oriented indicators such as the number of meetings and budget execution rate. He demanded follow-up management of requests made by the council and the establishment of outcome indicators centered on students, parents, and other stakeholders.

Vice Chairman Kim Woomin (Gunsan 5) stressed that in relation to the free bus service project for children and adolescents, it is necessary first to confirm whether there is overlap with the municipality’s school transportation support projects and to define the division of roles between the Office of Education and local governments.

Assemblyman Han Jeongsoo (Iksan 4) proposed expanding solar power facilities on school rooftops and designing new schools as energy self-sufficient buildings. He insisted that a survey should be conducted on the possibility of installing solar panels at schools and educational institutions in the province, with a detailed implementation plan to follow.

Assemblyman Choi Jongoh (Iksan 1) urged the prompt resumption of discussions on the improvement of working conditions for non-regular school staff, which had been postponed in the 2026 collective bargaining process.

Assemblyman Park Suhyeong (Proportional Representation) pointed out that a comprehensive strategy at the level of the provincial Office of Education is needed for the "Educational Innovation Leading District" project, for which applications will open in September. He stressed the necessity of preparing an integrated roadmap that can encompass school closure utilization projects being promoted by each regional education support office.

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