Law Summary
Purpose and Scope
- Administration, organization, and operational guidelines for CACNHS.
- Consistent with the 1987 Constitution (Article XIV) mandates on education.
- Aligns with RA 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001) and RA 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013).
Separation and Conversion
- The Lawa National High School - Nueva Villa Extension is separated and converted into an independent national high school named CACNHS.
- The extension is transferred, absorbed, and integrated into CACNHS.
Transfer of Personnel and Assets
- All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Lawa National HS - Nueva Villa Extension are transferred to CACNHS.
Definitions
- Clarifies key terms such as:
- Act: RA 11616.
- Learning Facilitator: Supervises learning processes (RA 9155).
- Learning Support Aide (LSA): Collaborates with teachers (DO No. 32, s. 2020).
- Non-Teaching Personnel: Employees assisting educational services indirectly (IRR of RA 9155).
- RA 9155: Governance framework for basic education.
- RA 10533: Enhanced Basic Education Act.
- RA 11713: Excellence in Teacher Education Act.
- School-Based Management (SBM): Decentralization of authority to schools.
- Teacher/Teaching Personnel: Qualified individuals engaged in teaching basic education (RA 11713).
Inclusion in DepEd Systems and Resources
- CACNHS is immediately included in DepEd’s program of expenditures.
- Basic education inputs must meet minimum service standards, including classrooms, labs, workshops, and ancillary facilities.
- Inclusion in management information systems such as EBEIS and LIS.
Role and Responsibilities of the School Head
- Appointment and compensation governed by RA 9155 and Civil Service laws.
- Duties include:
- Setting mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
- Creating conducive learning environment.
- Curriculum implementation and accountability for outcomes.
- Developing school programs and improvement plans.
- Managing personnel, physical, and fiscal resources.
- Staffing recommendations and staff development.
- Building community networks and partnerships.
- Accepting and reporting donations/grants.
Staffing and Recruitment
- DepEd to create necessary teaching and non-teaching personnel items.
- Recruitment and deployment follow existing DepEd, DBM, CSC guidelines.
Curriculum Implementation
- CACNHS will implement DepEd’s basic education curriculum aligned to RA 10533 standards.
Performance Monitoring
- CACNHS performance to be monitored by DepEd Division and Regional Offices.
- Emphasis on accountability and reporting to achieve high learning outcomes.
Appropriations and Funding
- Initial funding charged to existing appropriations of Lawa National HS - Nueva Villa Extension.
- Future funding included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Legal and Procedural Provisions
- Separability Clause: Invalidity of any part does not affect the rest.
- Amendments promulgated by the Secretary of Education with consultation.
- Repeals conflicting DepEd orders and related issuances.
- IRR effectivity is 15 days after publication and registration with ONAR.
This comprehensive framework legally facilitates the operation, governance, and resource management of the newly independent Corona A. Cabanilla National High School, ensuring compliance with existing educational laws and policies in the Philippines.