Shillong, Feb 2: The Additional Chief Secretary to the government of Meghalaya Mr. D.P Wahlang who is incharge education issued guideline on reopening of school but to continue with on-line classes in Shillong and Shillong Urban Agglomeration till further notice.
The Government has issued the recommendation on school reopening, it is hereby notified that the following activities are recommended, the recommendation is to continue with on-line classes in Shillong and Shillong Urban Agglomeration till further notice.
Classes I-V Off-line classes to resume with immediate effect throughout the State. Classes VI-XII However, the following activities are recommended for District Administration to consider: The social distancing norms as specified by the Health Department and all COVID Protocols must be strictly adhered.
The Consent of parents is paramount. Parents will have a final say on physical presence of their wards and attendance norms shall be flexible. ii. Teaching hours will be limited to three to four hours per day, altemate days routine is recommended and no cultural gathering and sports events are permitted.
The Blended mode of online and offline classes shall be an option to be exercised. The Deputy Commissioners are empowered to assess the risk localy and decide on reopening of schools either online or Ofline taking.
Inot consideration the COVID Cases and in consultation with the District Health Officials. A Task Force Committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner may be constituted to monitor the resumption and safe operations of schools.
The District School Education Officers may be nominated as Member Secretary along with the District Medical Health Officers and prominent school Principals and Community Leaders as vi. members.
The Task Force Committee is empowered to assess the COVID-19 situation and the feasibility of school reopening. vii. Elementary to Higher Secondary school Teachers are to attend schools according to their duty.
Chart developed by the school for compulsory transaction of daily, weekly lessons and submission of assignments, lesson plans worksheet etc., accordingly via offline or online. The Additional Chief Secretary said that this notification shall come into force with immediate effect till further order.
