Appointment of New Representatives to the Canary Islands School Council

Background

The Canary Islands' Department of Education has officially appointed new representatives to the School Council, a key advisory body overseeing education policies. This follows a proposal from the Vice Minister of Education, made in July 2025, swapping out previous members aligned with the CCOO Teachers' Federation.

Changes in Representation

• Carmen Sonia Suárez Suárez and José Alberto Hernández Otero, who represented the Federation, have been replaced.
• New members: Servando Alberto Robredo Martín and Alejandra María González Moreno.
• Both new members are from the same union.

This change reflects ongoing efforts to ensure diverse, union-represented voices remain on the council, which plays a vital role in shaping local education policies.

Legal and Official Actions

• The move aligns with legal provisions granting the Education Department the authority to make appointments and dismissals of council members.
• The decision was published in the official Canary Islands bulletin on July 31, 2025.
• It strengthens union presence in regional educational governance.
• The order clarifies that those affected may challenge the decision through administrative or judicial appeals.

Implications

This adjustment in council makeup underscores the importance of union influence in local education decisions, affecting everything from school policies to resource allocation.

Residents and expats alike can see this as part of broader efforts to keep education governance transparent and representative of teachers' voices.