The President of the Island Council, Lola García, explained that the absence is not due to a specific issue but rather three years of lack of communication, unanswered demands, and unfulfilled commitments from the Ministry of Education. According to García, the initial legislative agreement to establish a roadmap for educational infrastructure has not progressed due to the Government's lack of response.
The educational situation in Fuerteventura is concerning, as the island, along with Lanzarote, has large class sizes, indicating that student growth exceeds the capacity of existing infrastructure. The Island Council has called for a new educational investment plan to address these deficiencies.
Among the needs highlighted are the space shortage at the CEPA of Puerto del Rosario, the lack of a dedicated facility for the School of Art, and the situation at the CIFP Majada Marcial, both of which have classes relocated due to capacity issues. The use of temporary classroom divisions to create new spaces is also mentioned.
Furthermore, the Island Council has requested improvements to the facilities of the Insular Office of Education and Educational Inspection. The recent suspension of in-person classes due to high temperatures, despite a multi-million euro plan announced two years ago, exacerbates the situation and questions the effectiveness of the Canary Islands Government's measures.
Lola García regrets that, after years of unanswered requests, they cannot participate in an event that simulates normalcy. She urges the minister to visit the island to listen, plan, and resolve issues, rather than attending an event she considers more political than managerial.
For his part, the insular Minister of Education, Adargoma Hernández, recalls that the Island Council has invested over one million euros in renovating educational centers. He emphasizes the need for dialogue and willingness from both parties to address structural needs and avoid provisional solutions, advocating for a detailed review plan with defined deadlines.
