Polemik Buku LKS MIN 1 Trenggalek Dinilai Belum Usai, Wali Murid Siapkan Hearing Jilid II - bioztv

www.bioztv.id - The controversy surrounding the alleged procurement of Student Worksheets (LKS) at MIN 1 Trenggalek shows no signs of abating. The first hearing, which brought together parents, the Trenggalek Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD), the madrasah management, the school committee, and representatives from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, has raised new questions about who determines the procurement and pricing of the LKS. "We see major irregularities because all parties suddenly abandoned their positions when discussing the flow of funds for these books," said Nova Handani, a parent's advisor, on Wednesday (July 15, 2026). Having not received a satisfactory and transparent answer, the parent's advisory team confirmed that they would send an official request to the Trenggalek DPRD to hold a follow-up hearing. "We will not remain silent until the madrasah fully reveals the details of the LKS procurement," Nova asserted. Nova believes the school and the committee provided conflicting explanations during the first hearing. He believes both parties failed to address the substantial issues that have raised parents' concerns. "Yesterday's first meeting was very disappointing because they just passed the buck," he said. Mentors Highlight Book Publisher Identity and Committee Attitude Nova also highlighted the unclear identity of the publisher of the LKS books that students have been using in teaching and learning activities. "This is very strange. The books are already in the students' hands, but no one can explain who the publisher is," he said. During the hearing, Nova requested clarification regarding the status of the books, whether they came from an official publisher at the Ministry of Religious Affairs or from a private printing company. However, he admitted he did not receive a definitive answer. "We suspect someone is deliberately hiding this important information from the public," he asserted. In addition to questioning the origin of the books, Nova also criticized the school committee's attitude, which he said was more focused on defending madrasah policies than voicing the interests of parents. "The committee holds the mandate to represent parents, so it's very odd that they are acting like the school's public relations officer," Nova quipped. Based on these various irregularities, Nova confirmed that the mentoring team would ask the Trenggalek Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) to immediately facilitate a second hearing. "We need a second, sharper platform to unravel this tangled mess in depth," he said. Acting Principal: Committee Manages LKS Procurement The Acting Principal of MIN 1 Trenggalek, Sanusi, denied allegations that the madrasah determined the procurement project or the selling price of LKS. He emphasized that the madrasah committee managed the entire procurement process, while teachers only reviewed the book content to ensure it aligned with the curriculum. "We only verified the suitability of the book content, while purchasing and pricing were entirely the committee's responsibility," Sanusi said. Sanusi explained that each grade level received a different number of books. Students in grades 1 and 2 received 11 books, students in grades 3 through 5 received 13 books, and students in grades 6 received 27 books due to additional materials for preparing for the Academic Ability Test (TKA). "We adjusted the book allocation to the academic needs of each grade level," he explained. Sanusi also asked the public to understand that he had only been acting Principal of MIN 1 Trenggalek since June 1, 2026. He stated that the current book procurement system was a policy that had been in place before he took office. "I've only been here for about a month, so I'm just continuing the procedures that were already in place," he said. Committee: Majority of Parents Prefer Printed Books The Head of the MIN 1 Trenggalek Committee, Sunaryo, acknowledged that the committee coordinated book procurement after consulting with parent representatives. According to him, the school offered parents two options from the start. "We never forced this purchase because the school already provides the option to download digital books for free," Sunaryo said. Because the majority of parents chose printed books, the committee then coordinated the purchase with the book supplier. Sunaryo emphasized that regulations prohibit schools from directly selling books to students. "Schools don't have the authority to engage in book trading. Therefore, the committee facilitated this procurement process," he explained. Sunaryo also stated that the committee had explained the estimated book prices to all parents in a plenary meeting before the ordering process took place. "We agreed on the price from the beginning of the meeting, so we actually had nothing to hide," Sunaryo concluded. (CIA) #LKSPolemik #LKSJualBeli #MIN1Trenggalek 🚸 Don't forget to follow Bioz.TV on: 🌐 Website: www.bioztv.id 🔵 In...