Most city pvt schools yet to form fees panel
Ranchi: The district administration has sent a strong directive to all private schools asking them to comply with the mandate of forming fees committees and parents-teacher associations (PTAs) on priority basis failing which punitive action will be initiated.
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Though the notice doesn't specify any time frame, it asks all to comply at the earliest.
A recent letter from the office of the district superintendent of education (DSE) states that a number of private schools are yet to submit their compliance reports, despite being previously instructed. The initial letter was circulated on May 4, followed by a second on May 22, and a third reminder was issued on Tuesday.
Out of approximately 150 schools in the district, 110 are yet to comply.
The school-level committees will consist of members from the private school's management, the principal, three teachers chosen by the school management, and four parents selected by the teachers' union.
The letter emphasises that private school principals are now expected to act without further delay. Each school must form both fee committee and a PTA and submit a comprehensive report in hard copy to the DSE office.
Reports may also be submitted via email at dseranchi@gmail.com.
DSE, Badal Raj, said, "Fee committees are aimed at ensuring transparent and fair fee structures, while PTAs are seen as vital platforms for promoting greater parental involvement in school governance and decision-making processes. Both are integral components of the RTE framework,"
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