More than Br6.6 billion allocated for the repair of general education institutions in Vitebsk in 2009

August 21, Vitebsk / Sergey Kochetov - BELTA /. More than Br6.6 billion has been allocated for current and capital repairs of general education institutions in Vitebsk in 2009, Vladimir Shloma, head of the education department of the city executive committee, told a BELTA correspondent. More than half of these funds were allocated for the capital repair of six secondary schools and a kindergarten. In addition, current repairs of roofs, engineering communications, and production facilities of canteens were carried out in a number of educational institutions. Architectural lighting has been installed on the facades of five secondary schools. Budgetary funds were also used to purchase furniture, refrigeration and technological equipment for canteens, and to provide schools with educational materials and visual aids. Simultaneously with the preparations for the new academic year, comprehensive measures were taken to prepare the education system for operation in the autumn-winter period, Vladimir Shloma added. All educational institutions in the regional center have passed checks for readiness for the new academic year. More than 3,000 young residents of Vitebsk will sit at school desks for the first time. From September 1, 133 young specialist teachers will start working in the city's schools and gymnasiums, and teaching staff are 100% staffed. 48 general education institutions in the regional center are ready to receive students. In the Vitebsk region in 2009, about Br37 billion was allocated for current and capital repairs of educational institutions and their preparation for the new academic year. More than 10,000 first-graders will sit at desks. -0-