Kosovo has politicized the appointment of directors in the university, said the leader of the Union of Education and experts on the field, adding that the criterion for the selection of directors, is the proximity with every single party that leads the municipality.
The head of the United Trade Union of Education , Science and Technology , Ali Shabani , told Radio Free Europe that the appointment of school principals and not based on political criteria , has become common in this sector .
" This issue is seen openly , municipalities , school directors appointed mostly militants parties . Unfortunately this is, even though the municipalities here and there a director of other parties in order to camouflage the situation , or are close people who because of nepotism , and kept in top educational institutions , "says Shaban .
Even Dukagjin Pupovci from Kosovo Education Center , says he does not take into consideration the potential candidate's professional ability , but remains a priority in obedience competitions and representing the interests of the party in local government .
He even says that often principals are appointed by the idea that they will be voting center managers and managers not an educational institution .
" I think the reason lies in the fact that municipalities want to have control over the schools , as they are subject to municipalities . Schools , but employ a number of staff who are public employees and municipal carriers , they are also voting centers , "said Pupovci .
Schools , but employ a number of staff who are public employees and municipal carriers , they are polling .
" Through schools in many areas , particularly in rural areas , the impact made public, as they apply to community centers , where people gather , meet , chat and so on . And , in our culture it is very common for municipalities to express willingness to exercise some control over the school , "says Pupovci .
Unlike Ali Shabani says USESC asked the competent authorities to prevent this phenomenon .
" We have repeatedly requested that the policy be away from school because the school will not professionalism and politics , but unfortunately there is such a thing today . Currently , there are many directors and acting expected November 3 they prove themselves in local elections , or the opposite happens , " considers Shabani .
On the other hand , head of the Ministry of Education , stress can not be excluded that such cases , but complaints about this issue , do not reach the Minister of Education .
Alush Istok , director of the Department of Pre-University Education Administration , says the appointment of school principals is not the competence of the Ministry , but the mayor.
However , he says that in cases of irregularities and possible complaints filed , the ministry controls a situation that procedures are respected , and provides recommendations , but still takes the decision of the mayor .
" I do not believe that happens, though not the exception , but we as a ministry , we do not take such complaints . We have the Department of Inspection " .
" Of course , goes Inspection records a situation and see if they are following the procedures and provides assessment , he can make recommendations , not otherwise entitled to make decisions , because the decision to issue municipal authorities under the Law on Education " , emphasizes Istok .
However , according to the Law on Pre-University Education in Kosovo , directors and deputy directors of educational institutions , teachers , assistants and instructors are selected through a public competition on the basis of personal merit , without any discrimination , direct or indirect real reason or presumed related to gender , race , marital status , sexual orientation , ethnicity , special needs , wealth , place of birth , political or philosophical views or other circumstances .
Authorities to make appointments , as defined in this law , establish procedures fair, open and transparent engagement based on qualifications and the needs of the position .
The head of the United Trade Union of Education , Science and Technology , Ali Shabani , told Radio Free Europe that the appointment of school principals and not based on political criteria , has become common in this sector .
" This issue is seen openly , municipalities , school directors appointed mostly militants parties . Unfortunately this is, even though the municipalities here and there a director of other parties in order to camouflage the situation , or are close people who because of nepotism , and kept in top educational institutions , "says Shaban .
Even Dukagjin Pupovci from Kosovo Education Center , says he does not take into consideration the potential candidate's professional ability , but remains a priority in obedience competitions and representing the interests of the party in local government .
He even says that often principals are appointed by the idea that they will be voting center managers and managers not an educational institution .
" I think the reason lies in the fact that municipalities want to have control over the schools , as they are subject to municipalities . Schools , but employ a number of staff who are public employees and municipal carriers , they are also voting centers , "said Pupovci .
Schools , but employ a number of staff who are public employees and municipal carriers , they are polling .
" Through schools in many areas , particularly in rural areas , the impact made public, as they apply to community centers , where people gather , meet , chat and so on . And , in our culture it is very common for municipalities to express willingness to exercise some control over the school , "says Pupovci .
Unlike Ali Shabani says USESC asked the competent authorities to prevent this phenomenon .
" We have repeatedly requested that the policy be away from school because the school will not professionalism and politics , but unfortunately there is such a thing today . Currently , there are many directors and acting expected November 3 they prove themselves in local elections , or the opposite happens , " considers Shabani .
On the other hand , head of the Ministry of Education , stress can not be excluded that such cases , but complaints about this issue , do not reach the Minister of Education .
Alush Istok , director of the Department of Pre-University Education Administration , says the appointment of school principals is not the competence of the Ministry , but the mayor.
However , he says that in cases of irregularities and possible complaints filed , the ministry controls a situation that procedures are respected , and provides recommendations , but still takes the decision of the mayor .
" I do not believe that happens, though not the exception , but we as a ministry , we do not take such complaints . We have the Department of Inspection " .
" Of course , goes Inspection records a situation and see if they are following the procedures and provides assessment , he can make recommendations , not otherwise entitled to make decisions , because the decision to issue municipal authorities under the Law on Education " , emphasizes Istok .
However , according to the Law on Pre-University Education in Kosovo , directors and deputy directors of educational institutions , teachers , assistants and instructors are selected through a public competition on the basis of personal merit , without any discrimination , direct or indirect real reason or presumed related to gender , race , marital status , sexual orientation , ethnicity , special needs , wealth , place of birth , political or philosophical views or other circumstances .
Authorities to make appointments , as defined in this law , establish procedures fair, open and transparent engagement based on qualifications and the needs of the position .
Principals and managers polling