Surgut authorities: there will be no mass layoffs in schools and kindergartens, but there is a caveat
The Surgut administration stated that reports of layoffs at schools and kindergartens are "untrue." However, the optimization of support staff will still take place.
What the Surgut administration reported
Surgut Administration reported, that the information about layoffs of approximately 1000 education workers is "untrue." Psychologists, special education teachers, and other specialists working with children will not be cut. However, there will still be a reduction in support staff: this will be discussed with regional authorities.
"In conjunction with the Department of Education and Science of Yugra, a decision was made to revoke layoff notices for a larger number of employees... Employment issues for those at risk are being worked out individually with the involvement of the Employment Center." — the city administration reported.
533 employees have had their layoff notices revoked.
On According to "In short, Surgut" has revoked layoff notices for 533 teaching staff: 219 in their primary positions and 314 in part-time positions. Meanwhile, in the comments on social media, Surgut residents сообщают, that some educational institutions are still preparing for layoffs.
What Surgut residents are writing in the comments
"We have ALREADY LAID OFF 15 people in our kindergarten, junior support staff," "SurSU laid off staff this summer. And they're also promising to cut teaching and support staff," "They sent people out on the street, and those who remained had their pay cut, leaving them with a pittance from their meager salaries. Now the remaining specialist will have to do the work of three people for that pittance."
Layoffs are not only happening in Surgut
Kindergarten staff told "NotMoscow" reports that the region is undergoing staff reductions at educational institutions. Support staff have already been cut "to the bare minimum." Many reduced rates. Similar situation observed not only in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, but also in Irkutsk and Arkhangelsk regions, Primorsky Krai.