52,000 euros for schools: District reacts to cleaning problems!
52,000 euros for schools: District reacts to cleaning problems!
In a remarkable initiative, the district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen decided to release an additional 52,000 euros to the schools in the area. This decision was unanimously made by District Administrator Peggy Greiser and the parliamentary group leader of all district parliamentary groups, including Birgit Noll (AfD), Ralf Liebaug (CDU) and Christoph Zimmermann (SPD). The allocations should benefit the schools, which were faced with considerable cleaning problems at the beginning of the year. These difficulties were in focus, since they were based on problems with the allocation of cleaning performance and led to defective cleanliness, such as [rhokanal.de] (https://rhoenkanal.de/2025/06/52-000-ZUSATICH- Landkreis-unst-chen-nach--nachreinungenausfaellen/)
"It is important to us to support the affected schools in Grabfeld, Meiningen and Schmalkalden," said the district administrator. The finally available funds that vary between 400 and 5,500 euros per school are used for school purchases, smaller investments and teaching materials. The grant will be provided from the school budget and should be spent by the end of the year.
background of the cleaning problem
The difficulties in the area of cleaning schools are not an isolated case. The district office is already working on solutions to improve the current situation. In the summer of 2024, cleaning performance for district buildings was newly advertised across Europe. This measure was necessary because the contracting law does not allow extension of existing contracts. The WACKLER SERVICE Group was awarded the contract for three lots (Meiningen, Schmalkalden, Grabfeld/Meiningen). But the award was difficult and was affected by legal objections from a inferior bidder. This led to the need for interim assignment, which has been working since January 2025 to ensure basic care.
Currently, many schools are fighting with quality -related cleaning problems, which resulted from the short -term allocation of orders and bottlenecks in personnel and material. Wackler had to fall back on additional camps from other regions to maintain cleaning. The company is not only confronted with similar challenges in schools, but also in the administrative buildings. The district administrator asks for understanding and patience while working on fast and sustainable solutions.
The role of cleaning companies
cleaning companies are responsible for carrying out the cleaning work in schools that are tailored to a fixed cleaning plan. The usual tasks include cleaning windows, cupboards and tables, which, however, do not take place every day, but after a defined rhythm. In consultation with the schools, the cleaning methods and plans are determined in order to meet the specific needs, as well as on the platform Mr. Cleaner is explained.
In view of the current situation, it is essential that schools and cleaning companies are in close cooperation. When choosing a cleaning company, attention should be paid to the wide range in order to take special requirements into account. The situation also illustrates the importance of a conscientious and professional handling of the cleaning performance to ensure a good learning environment. In the coming weeks, the district office will continue to adhere to talks with Wackler in order to further improve the quality of the cleaning performance.One thing is clear: it is time to build trust and take responsibility for cleanliness in schools seriously - because this is about the future of our children.
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