Ruang Perpustakaan SDN Tlogo 2 Dibongkar untuk Pembangunan Koperasi Merah Putih, Nasib Sekolah Dipertanyakan

Suara Pecari – 24 April 2026 | The demolition of the library at SDN Tlogo 2 has begun to make way for the Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP) project, sparking concerns among teachers, parents and local officials. The regional authority gave the final approval despite protests from the school community.

The KDMP construction occupies the former library, the principal’s office and an extracurricular room, turning the area into a fenced steel enclosure. Students now walk along the perimeter wall while the once‑busy learning spaces lie empty.

Teachers reported that the removal of the library leaves hundreds of books without a proper storage location. “We have no clear plan for the collection, and the vacant rooms cannot be used for teaching,” said one instructor who asked to remain anonymous.

Parents voiced anxiety that the disruption will affect their children’s academic progress. Many fear that the loss of a dedicated reading space will reduce study time and hinder literacy development.

The head of the local education office affirmed that a replacement facility will be built, but no concrete timetable has been presented. Construction crews have already arrived on site, and the promised new building has not materialized.

Local legislators who initially opposed the project claim their objections were ignored after the mayor’s “green light”. The decision underscores the tension between development priorities and community‑based education needs.

The KDMP is part of a broader village‑level economic initiative aimed at boosting local entrepreneurship. Officials argue that the cooperative will generate jobs and increase village revenue in the long term.

Critics argue that the immediate cost to education outweighs speculative economic gains. They point out that the school’s infrastructure was already insufficient before the demolition.

The school principal, who declined to be named, said the administration is searching for temporary storage for the books and for alternative classrooms. He added that teachers are adapting lessons to outdoor spaces where possible.

Community leaders have called for a transparent monitoring committee to oversee the KDMP construction and ensure that compensation for the school is delivered. They hope the committee will enforce the promised replacement space.

The incident has sparked a wider debate in the region about the balance between rural development projects and the preservation of educational facilities. Similar cases have been reported in neighboring districts.

As of now, the library remains demolished, the KDMP structure is underway, and the future of the affected school spaces remains uncertain. Stakeholders await a definitive response from the district government.