Educational Purpose and Objectives
- The School's primary objective is to provide high-quality secondary education.
- Education programs shall align with national development goals, ensuring relevance to the country's progress.
Administrative Control and Supervision
- The Ministry of Education and Culture exercises full control and supervision over the School.
- Responsibilities of the Ministry include staffing decisions, curriculum development, and the formulation and implementation of disciplinary rules and regulations.
Reporting Requirements
- The Regional Director of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Region X, must submit a detailed report to the Minister of Education and Culture annually.
- This report, due no later than the 15th day of the second month after the opening of regular classes, shall cover the School's progress, current conditions, and operational needs.
Employee Employment and Civil Service Status
- All employees of the School are subject to civil service eligibility requirements for permanent appointments.
- This provision is pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 807 and its implementing rules, ensuring that appointments meet government standards for merit and fitness.
Transfer of Assets and Personnel
- All existing assets of Opol High School, including both movable and immovable property, as well as records and personnel, shall be transferred to the Opol National Secondary Technical School.
Funding and Budget Appropriations
- Initial operational funding will be determined according to Section 40 of Presidential Decree No. 1177.
- The funds for the School will be charged against appropriations authorized under Batas Pambansa Blg. 40 and 80 allotted for the Ministry of Education and Culture's new national schools.
- Subsequent annual budgets for operation and maintenance of the School shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
Effectivity
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval, which occurred on January 21, 1981.