In Garbatka‑Letnisko, students at the Forest and Timber Schools Organization are holding demonstrations demanding explanations for the resignation of director Mirosław Dziedzicki and the sudden appointment of deputy director Elżbieta Cichawa‑Grabowska as acting head.
Director’s resignation and student backlash
Director Mirosław Dziedzicki resigned in the governor’s region; the resignation was accepted by the Mazovian Voivodeship Board of Education. He will remain at the school as a teacher until 7 December. Students organized a spontaneous farewell, posters, photo with the director, and protests, threatening to skip classes unless reasons for the resignation are clarified.
Students demand transparency and interview with officials
Students seek direct talks with school authorities, full disclosure of the reasons for Dziedzicki’s departure and the basis for appointing Elżbieta Cichawa‑Grabowska. They insist that future school decisions must be made transparently and that the community be properly informed.
Allegations of bullying and internal conflict
Previous local reporting highlighted serious staff conflicts, high stress levels, and claims of inappropriate workplace relationships. An internal anti‑bullying survey identified deputy director Cichawa‑Grabowska as a frequently cited figure, with mixed evaluations of her performance, indicating deep divisions within the faculty.
External inspections and controversial appointment
The school is being inspected by the State Labour Inspection and the Mazovian Education Authority regarding its use of surveillance and work organization. Critics say that appointing Cichawa‑Grabowska as acting director immediately after Dziedzicki’s resignation, despite prior complaints, raises questions of transparency.
Political actors call for independent inquiry
Pole supporters from the Local Council and parliamentarian Grzegorz Płaczek have publicly urged an independent review of Dziedzicki’s exit and the new leadership election. They demand heightened scrutiny of personal relationships and personnel decisions before proceeding with any further appointments.