the essential
This inauguration of the new restaurant by Jean-Louis Membrini was also an opportunity to visit the new facilities which make it possible to restructure the Lot-et-Bastides high school.
A restructuring implemented since the pooling of the two high schools, Leygues and Couffignal. “It was Gérard Duzan, when he arrived at the head of the two establishments, who made it possible to move things forward. It was thanks to the educational project that he wanted to put in place that he was able to convince the Region to carry out these major restructuring works” begins Jean-Louis Membrini. “For many years, the high school stagnated in its projects. Under his leadership, his will and his daily commitment, he was able to raise both structures to a level of excellence. And we can only do so. congratulate and thank him.
To get there and after numerous phases of consultation, 7 main actions were defined for a forecast amount of 12 million euros. “6 million have already been voted by regional elected officials to finance this extension, but also the creation of a technological center which was delivered in September 2022, the creation of a Sales and Commerce center. Work is still underway to school life and stewardship, and work is planned for the first quarter of 2025 with a view to regrouping the technological center.
To also underline the importance of what is called boarding school of excellence. “Since September 2023, students have also benefited from 15 new single rooms and different living spaces at the boarding school of excellence.”
“Higher education in all rural areas”
This boarding school is intended for students enrolled in higher education. “This is what we want to develop in all our rural areas to give these students who do not necessarily have the opportunity to find themselves in large university centers to have access to these higher studies close to their homes. high school can no longer be thought of as before, but it must be integrated into everyday needs, at the service of all. This is what is done here.
And to conclude. “If there is one subject that deserves transpartisan action on the part of local authorities, it is that of education.”
