Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11190)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 11190 is to create a high school for the arts in the Province of Bataan, known as the Bataan High School for the Arts, and to appropriate funds to support it, promoting the development of young Filipinos' talents and skills in culture and the arts through education and specialized training.
The Bataan High School for the Arts shall be administered and supervised by the Department of Education (DepEd) in coordination with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
The School shall implement a general secondary curriculum prescribed by Republic Act No. 10588, the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2012, with a special focus on the arts to recognize early talent and exceptional giftedness of young children and to promote Filipino language preservation.
The Advisory Board comprises the Regional Director of DepEd Region III (Chairperson), the School Director (Vice-Chairperson), representatives from the NCCA and CCP, the Governor of Bataan, the Schools Division Superintendent of Bataan, an elected faculty representative, and four prominent private sector citizens in arts-related fields.
The Advisory Board advises on policy formulation, school budget preparation, accepting donations, site approval, curricula approval, student selection criteria, enrollment strategies, faculty qualifications, granting leaves and stipends, establishing partnerships, and adoption of modern communication technologies, among others.
The Advisory Board meets at least once every quarter and may have up to two additional meetings per quarter upon notice. A majority of members holding office constitutes a quorum, provided either the Chairperson or School Director is present.
The School Director is the chief academic and executive officer of the School, coordinating policies with the Advisory Board. The Director serves a term of five years, is full-time, and may be reappointed. Appointment is by the DepEd Regional Director based on a Search Committee's recommendation.
The Director for Student and Academic Affairs reviews and recommends curricula and discipline rules, exercises disciplinary power over students, formulates academic policies, and works with department heads and faculty on curricular and discipline development subject to School Director approval.
Yes, upon the Advisory Board's recommendation, the School Director may solicit and receive legacies, gifts, donations, grants, and other contributions from public or private, domestic or foreign sources for the benefit of the School, subject to proper use and safekeeping measures.
The School Fund consists of government appropriations, income generated by the School, and legacies, gifts, donations, grants, and other property transfers. It is used under the authority of the School Director upon the Advisory Board's recommendation for School purposes.
All personnel, except visiting professors and other arts instructors engaged by the School, are subject to civil service rules, including wage and position classifications.
Yes, no political belief, gender preference, cultural or community affiliation, ethnic origin, or religious opinion shall be a matter of inquiry in appointing faculty members. Faculty members are also prohibited from advocating for or against any church or religious sect.
No student shall be denied admission by reason of sex, religion, cultural or community affiliation, or ethnic origin. Admission involves a regional competitive examination and must adhere to established criteria.
In case of vacancy due to death, retirement, resignation, removal, or incapacity, the DepEd Regional Director shall designate an officer-in-charge within three months pending the selection and appointment of a new School Director who will serve a fresh five-year term.
The School Director must file a detailed report on the School's progress, conditions, and needs on or before the 15th day of the second month after the opening of regular classes each year to the Office of the President through the Secretary of DepEd and both Houses of Congress.