Children at Laza Kostić Primary School in Kovilj continue to learn online more than a month after a section of classroom ceiling fell on October 8 and slightly injured a pupil. Local news outlet 021.rs reported on November 12 that the school serves around 500 students and additional checks of the building are still underway.
Awaiting a safety decision
Headteacher Biljana Radović said results of further safety assessments are expected the following week. Officials will use those findings to decide whether classes can return to the building or need alternative accommodation. Lessons are taking place remotely while the assessment continues.
Concerns raised by families
Parents say learning from home disrupts working family schedules and that relocating pupils to schools in Šangaj or Kisač would raise transport questions. Some have already moved their children to school in Budisava. No final expert determination confirming the building is safe for pupils to return has been announced.
Source: 021.rs, 12 November 2026.
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