With the Christmas season fast approaching, Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus told school officials and teachers on Sunday not to compel students to shell out donations or contributions for their Christmas party.
“We all know the guidelines of DepEd, no collection policy in public schools. This is voluntary and not compulsory. Celebrations should not be a burden to the parents, and that teachers should not coerce students to contribute any amount,” Lapus said.
The DepEd chief also addressed the warning to the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA), saying that they could not compel contributions for the annual school party.
Lapus said that even at this early, his office had already received some complaints from parents regarding schools that were asking their children to “contribute” P100 for Christmas decorations.
In some cases, the students were also required to contribute for such related activities as exchanging gifts.
Lapus said DepEd would not hesitate to institute administrative punishment against school officials and teachers who violate the department's policy.
He stressed that the guidelines are contained in DepEd Order 74, Series of 2008.
According to Lapus, "Christmas celebrations should be simple but meaningful, bearing in mind the true spirit of the season."
Under the same DepEd Order, the entire personnel of DepEd, from its central down to field offices, are required to minimize expenses during celebrations. Guidelines on voluntary contributions and avoidance of work disruptions also apply to education officials and employees. (PIA9-Pagadian City)
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