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Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium administrative and social-unr

Overview

The Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium in Novi Sad continues to face an escalating administrative and social crisis. Following the displacement of students and disputes over school infrastructure, the situation has intensified into active unrest involving student protests and confrontations with Director Radivoje P. Stojković. Students have demanded the reinstatement of dismissed teachers, while parents have joined demonstrations against the disruption of classes. The director has reportedly told parents that if they do not accept his decisions, they should withdraw their children from the school.

Labor disputes remain a central conflict. The Union of Syndicates of Educational Workers of Serbia (USPRS) has called for an urgent inspection to investigate the legality of employment terminations and the refusal to renew contracts, alleging discrimination and retaliation against union members. Political groups, such as the Movement of Free Citizens (PSG), have criticized the state for failing to enforce court rulings that mandate the return of suspended teachers, arguing that institutional silence leaves students as ‘hostages to administrative and political conflicts.’

In a recent escalation, students and parents issued a formal appeal to Patriarch Porfirije and the Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC). The group is seeking assistance to urge authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the director’s actions and the circumstances of the teacher dismissals. They have requested that, if no legal grounds for the terminations are found, the teachers be reinstated to ensure a stable and fair learning environment.

Entities

Novi Sad · Serbian Orthodox Church · Dejan Vuk Stanković · Radivoje P. Stojković · Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium students appeal to Serbian Orthodox Church

    Students and parents of Novi Sad's Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium have appealed to Patriarch Porfirije for help regarding teacher dismissals and school leadership issues.

  2. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium faces crisis amid protests

    Protests by students, parents, and teachers are erupting at the Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium in Novi Sad following controversial teacher dismissals and disputes over school management.

  3. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium parents demand answers on school status

    Parents of Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium students in Novi Sad are demanding answers from the Minister of Education regarding school displacement, pending renovations, and potential privatization.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Director contest for Jovina Gymnasium in Novi Sad remains unannounced

    Parents of Novi Sad’s Jovina Gymnasium demand the director contest promised by Education Minister Dejan Vuk Stanković, noting no announcement despite legal deadlines and city officials’ silence.

Sources

antenazadar.hr · budujznami.pl · crikva.hr · danas.rs · extravagant.com.hr · hrvatska-danas.com · masina.rs · n1info.rs · nova.rs · rijeka.hr · story.hr · visualcrossing.com · ziginfo.rs

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