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No., , s. 2O22
OMNIBUS GI'IDELINES ON THE REGI'LATION OF OPERATIONS

OF PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS
To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Minister, Basic, Higher and Technical Education, BARMM
Bureau and Service Directors
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Public Schools District Supervisors
Public and Private Elementary and Secondary School Heads
All Others Concerned
1. The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Omaibug

Guldellaes on tte Regulatioa of Operatlons of Parent-Teacher Associations
IPI/tsl to:
a. promote harmonious, active, and collaborative engagement among
teachers, parents, and the community in the implementation of
school programs for learners' welfare;
b. estabtsh the crucial roles of the PTA as a dynamic school-based
association concerned with partnership and programs for the best
interest of the learners (e.g., facilitating parent-teacher partnership,
participating in discussions for learners' welfare, and engaging in
developing and implementing school programs) ;
c. articulate the distinct roles and responsibilities of PTA olfrcers and
members;
d. streamline tlte processes for managing PTA affairs at the different
levels which include, among others: (a) election of PTA officers
consisting of parent/guardian- and teacher-members under different
modalities; (b) requirements and privileges bestowed upon recognized
PTAs; (c) conduct of General Assembly and other meetings;
(d) undertaking of fundraising projects; and (e) frnancial management
and transparency of PTA operations and the concomitalt
accountability of its ollicers; and
e. update and harmonize DepEd policies and guidelines on PTA for
clarity and consistency.
2. DepEd Orders, memoranda, rules, and regulations, which are inconsistent

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3. For more information, please contact the
a. Office of the Utrdersecretary for Field Opcrations, Po,ld,ro'r;g

Pambansa Secretariat, and DEACO through email at
revsee.escobedo@deped. gov.ph; and/ or
b. Ofllce of the Undersecretary for Leglslative AIIalrs, External

Partnerships and Project Maaagemeat Service through email at
tonisito.umali@deped. gov. ph.
4. This Order takes effect immediately upon its approval. Its certified copies shall
be fiIed with the Universsity of the Philippines Law Center-Oflice of the Administrative
Register (UP LC-ONAR), UP Diliman, Quezon City.
5. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.
BRIONES
Secretarv
References:
DepEd Order: Nos. 54, 77, and 117, s. 2OO9
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index

under the following subjects:
FUNDS
LEARNERS
POLICY
PROJECTS
SCHOOLS
SOCIETY OR ASSOCTATIONS
TEACHERS
wNBO/APA/MPC, DO Omnibus Guidelines on the Reculation of operations of PTAS

0070 March 16,2022
(Enclosure to DepEd Order No. , s. 2022)
DepEd Order _, s. 2022
OMNIBUS GUIDELINES
ON THE REGULATION OF
OPERATIONS OF
PARENT.TEACHER
ASSOCIATIONS
(FTAsI
]March 2022
ACROI{YMS USED
BOD Board of Directors

DBM Department of Budget and Management
DC Disciplinary Committee
DepEd Department of Education
DILG Department of the Interior and Local Government
DO DepEd Order
ELECOM Election Committee
ESSD Education Support Services Division
EXECOM Executive Committee
FPTA Federated Parent-Teacher Association
GA General Assembly
cc Grievance Committee
GTPTA Grade l,evel Parent-Teacher Association
GrPTA-CoR GrPTA-Council of Representatives
HPTA Homeroom Parent-Teacher Association
LGU local Government Unit
LSB Local School Board
MMS Multimedia Messaging Service
NAPSSHI National Association of Public Secondary School Heads, Inc.
ONAR Office of the National Administrative Register
PESPA Philippine Elementary School Principals Association
PRC Philippine Red Cross
PSDS Public Schools District Supervisor
PTA Parent-Teacher Association
PTCA Parents, Teacher, and Community Association
RD Regional Director
SBM School-Based Management
SDS Schools Division Superintendent
SEF Special Education Fund
SGC School Governalce Council
SIP School Improvement Plan
SMS Short Message Service
SPTA School Parent-Teacher Association
SY School Year
VSCs Voluntar5z School Contributions
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Omnibus Ouidelines ofl the Re$lation of Operations of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAS)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1
Section 1. Short Title 1
Section 2. Rationale I
Section 3. Statement of Policy 3
Section 4. Scope
Section 5. Definition of Terms 4
ARTICLE II. THE SCHOOL PTA 7
Section 6. Organizing the School PTA 7
Section 7. Composition of School-Level PTAs 7
7 .1 Homeroom F'IA (HPIA) 7
7 .2 Grade Level PTA (GTPTA) 7
7.3 Schooi PIA (SPIA) 7
7.3. 1 SPIA-General Assembly (SPTA-GA) 7
7.3.2 SPafA-Board of Directors (SPIA-BOD) 8
7.3.2. 1 SPIA-BOD Officers 8
7 .3.2.2 SPTA Executive Committee 8
(EXECOM) Oflicers
Section 8. Membership in a PTA 8
Section 9. Duties and Responsibilities of PTA Members 9
9.1 Parent / Guardian-Members 9
9.2 Teacher-Members 9
Section 10. Election of O{Iicers of School-Level PTAs 10
10.1 Voting Rights 10

to.2 No Proxy Voting 10
10.3 The Election Committee (ELECOM) 10
10.4 Election Timelines t2
10.5 Election Procedures t2
10.6 Modes of Elections 15
1O.6. 1 Physical Election (face-to-face) 15
10.6.2 Election by Remote Communication t6
1O.6.3 Election by Hybrid Communication 18
70.7 Election Protest l8
Section 11. The HPTA, GTPTA, SPTA General Assembly (GA), 19
SPTA Board of Directors (BOD), and the SPTA
Executive Committee (EXECOM)
1 1. 1 The SPTA General Assembly 19
I l 2 Composition of SPTA-BODs in Public Basic 20
Education Schools
1 1.3 Composition of SPTA-BODs in Private and Non- 2t
DepEd-Managed Basic Education Schools
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1 1.4 Composition of SPTA-EXECOM 21
1 1.5 Terms of Offrce 22
11.6 Duties and Responsibilities of the SP/IA-BOD 22
and its Oflicers
I 1.7 Duties and Responsibilities of the SPTA- 26
EXECOM and Its Officers
1 1.8 Basic Committees that May be Created 30
1 1.9 Removal of a BOD Member/OIIicer at the SchooL 31
or Federated Levels Based on Grounds Other
Than Those Provided Under Section 32
(Sanctions)
ARTICLE Iu. CONVENING TTIE SPTA GET{ERAL ASSEMBLY (GA), 33
PTA MEETING AI{D QUORIIM
Section 12. Convening the SPTA GA JJ
Section 13. Meetings JJ

13. 1 Organizing PTA Meetings
13.2 Levels of PTA Meetings 35
Section 14. Quorum 37
ARTICLE tV. THE tr'EDERATED PTA (FPTAI 38
Section 15. Organizing Federated PTAs 38
Section 16. Composition of Federated PTAs at the Municipal, City, 38
and Provincial Levels
Section 17. Election and Terms of Office of Federated PTA Officers 39
17.1 Election Timeline 39
17.2 Election Procedures 39
17.3 Terms of Office 40
Section 18. Duties and Responsibilities ofa Federated PIA (FPTA) 40
and Its Offrcers
ARTICLE V. RBCOGNIZING A SCHOOL PTA AND ITS PRIVILEGES 44
Section 19. Classifrcation of School PIAs 44
Section 20. Requirements for a School PTA to be Offrcially 44
Reco d
Section 21. Issuarrce of a Certificate of Recognition to SPTAs 46
Section 22. Incorporation or Registration with the Securities a.rrd 46
Exchange Commission (SEC)
Section 23. Privileges ofa Recognized PTA 47
ARTICLE VI. ALLOq'ED AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES OF A PTA 49
Section 24. Allowed PTA Activities 49
24.1 Support to Learners 49
24.2 Support to School Improvement 50
24.3 Support to Community DeveloPment 50
Section 25. Prohibited PTA Activities or Acts of PTA Ofhcers 51
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ARTICLE VII. FINANCIAL MATTERS 52
Section 26. General Policies on Financial Transactions of 52
Homeroom and School PTAs
Section 27. Financial Management and Reporting 54
Section 28. Transparency and Accountabilit5i 57
Section 29. Turnover of PTA Records, Activities, and Funds 57
ARTICLI VNI. CONFLICTS/DISPUTE RTSOLUTIOil, DISCIPLINARY 59
PROCEEDIT{GS AND SANCTIONS
Section 30. Grievance Proceedings 59
Section 3 1. Disciplinary Proceedings 60
Section 32. Sanctions 63
ARTICLE D(. PROGRESS MONITORING OF A SCHOOL PTA 65
Section 33. School Head 65
Section 34. Division PTA Affairs Committee 65
Section 35. Regional/Division PTA Coordinator 66
Section 36. DepEd Central Offices In-Charge of P|A-Related 66
Activities
ARTICLE X. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS 67
Section 37. PfA OIlicers in a Hold-Over Capacity from the 67
Previous SY to the Succeeding SY
Section 38. Election ofNew PTA OIEcers for SY 2027-2022 67
ARTICLE XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 69
Section 39. Adoption of PTA By-laws 69
Section 4O. School Performarrce 69
Section 4 1. Applicability of these Guidelines to Private and Non- 69
DepEd-Managed Basic Education Schools
Section 42. Suppletory Apptcation of Some Rules 70
Section 43. Power to Review by the Offrce of the Secretary
Section 44. Sepa-rability Clause 70
Section 45. Repealing Clause 70
Section 46. Effectivity tt
References 72
Annex A. PTA Monitoring Form 74
List of Tables
Table 1: Composition of SPTA-BOD 20
Table 2 : DepEd-Authorized Voluntary School Contributions <o
(vSCs)
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Omnibus Guidelines on the Reg)lation of Operations of Parent-Teacher Associatiofts (PTA')
(Enclosure to DepEd Order No. _, s. 2022],
OMNIBUS GIIIDELIITES ON THE RBGUI,ATION OF OPERATIONS

OF PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS (PTAsl
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sectlolt 1. Short Title. These guidelines shal1 be known as the "Omnibus PfA
Guldellnes of 2022;'
Sectioa 2. Ratiorale
2.1 Tl:ê active and collaborative engagements arnong pa.rents,
teachers, the school, and the community are critical for ensuring
the welfare of the learners. The State recognizes this invaluable
partnership through Presidential Decree (PD) 6O3 (Child and
Youth Welfare Code), as amended. Specifica1ly, Article 77 of PD
6O3 called for a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) formation in
every school community and stated:
"Euery elementary and seandary school shall organize a

Parent-Teacher Association for the purpose of prouiding a
forum for the disanssion of problems and their solutions,
relating to the total school program, and for ensuing the
full aoperation of parents in tlLe elficient implementation
of such program. All parents uho haue children enrolled
in a school are encouraged to be actiue members of its
PTA, and to complg with uthateuer obligations and
responsibilities such membership entails.
Parent-Teacher Associationlsl all ouer the country shall

aid the municipal and other local authorities and school
officials in the enforcement of juuenile delinquencg
control measures, and in the implementotion of programs
and actiuities to promote child welfare."
2.2 Batas Pambansa IBP\ 232 (Education Act of 1982) emphasizes
the rights of parents to organize themselves arrd/or with
teachers, thereby establishing a forum for discussion of their
duties and concerns in the education of their learners. Corollary
to this, DepEd issued the first major policies on the organization
of PTAs: DECS Order Nos. 67 and 98, s. 1998. These Orders
provide guidelines governing the Parents and Teachers
Association (PTA) and Parents, Teacher, ald Community
Association (PTCA).
2.3 With particular attention in "establishing school and community

networks and encourage teachers organizations, non-academic
personnel of public schools, and parents-teachers-community
associations," Republic Act (RA) No. 9155 (Governance of Basic
Education Act of 2001) along with the issua,nce of DepEd Order
(DO) No. 54, s. 2OO9 (Revised Guidelines Governing Parents-
Teachers Associations at the School Level); DO 58, s. 2OO9
(Designating a Focal Office to Handle Concems and Activities
Relative to Parents-Teachers Associations and its Federations), as
amended by DO 22, s. 2O11; DO 77, s. 2009 (Guidelines for the
Omnibus Guidelines oft the Regulation of operatiot* oi Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAS)
Conduct of Elections of the Pa-rents-Teachers Associations at the
School Levei and their Federations), as amended by DO 83, s.
2O1O; and DO 117, s. 2OO9 (Pupil and Student Participation in
the Parents-Teachers Associations) established the importance of
this matter.
2.4 Among the important roles of the PTA is its membership in the
Loca-l School Board (LSB), which primarl' functions are
administering the utilization of the Special Education Fund (SEF)
and giving the LSB the opportunity to perform its tasks and
directives with its stakeholders as provided under tl:e relevant
pror-isions of RA 7160 (The Local Government Code of 1991).
2.5 The PTA can serve as an avenue in addressing school-learner-

related problems, ollering action-based solutions, and providing
necessary activities for the learners and the school in general.
While parents' involvement with the school contributes to
ensuring the implementation of initiatives to improve the welfare
ofthe learners, there have been clear limitations on how previous
DepEd issuances safeguarded this partnership and addressed
the concerns of the PTAs. Over the years, PTA-related concerns
increased and became more complex, which impacted on the
implementation of programs to improve learner performance.
2.6 It is, therefore, the objectives of the Omnibus PTA Guidelines of

2022 to:
2.6. I promote harmonious, active, and collaborative engagement
among teachers, parents, and the community in t1le
implementation of school progr€rms for learners' welfare;
2.6.2 establish the crucial roles of the PTA as a dynamic school-
based association concerned with partnership and
programs for the best interest of the learners (e.g.,
facilitating parent-teacher partnership, participating in
discussions for learners' welfare, and engaging in
developing and implementing school progams):
2.6.3 articulate the distinct roles arrd responsibilities of PIA

oflicers and members;
2.6.4 streamline the processes for managing PTA affairs at the
dillerent levels which include, among others: (a) election of
PTA ollicers consisting of parent/guardial- and teacher-
members under different modalities; (b) requirements and
privileges bestowed upon recognized PTAs; (c) conduct of
General Assembly (GA) and other meetings; (d) undertaking
of fundraising projects; and (e) financial management and
transparency of PTA operations and the concomitant
accountability of its olficers; and
2.6.5 update and harmonize DepEd policies and guidelines on
PTA for clarity and consistency.
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Section 3. Statement of Policy
3.1 Every public, private, and non-DepEd-managed basic education

school shall organize a PTA to provide a forum for tlle discussion
of issues and their solutions relative to the total school program
and to ensure the full cooperation of parents/guardians in the
efficient implementation of such programs.
3.2 As an organization operating in tJle school, the PTA shall adhere

to all edsting policies and implementing guidelines issued or
hereinafter may be issued by the Department of Education. Every
PTA shall adhere to the guidelines on the conduct of elections of
PTAs as well as the duties and responsibilities as prescribed
under these Omnibus PTA Guidelines of 2022.
3.3 Every PIA shall provide mechanisms to: a) open an avenue for
the discussion of relevant concerns; b) provide assistance and
support to the school for the promotion of their common interest;
c) facilitate conflicts/ disputes resolutions and sanctions; and d)
safeguard and manage financia-l matters.
3.4 Every PTA shall coordinate with community members, local

government units (LGUs), civic orgalizations, and other
stakeholders to achieve school and community development
plans.
3.5 Every PTA shall aim towards recognition and maintenance of its
status to maximize privileges arrd conduct activities exclusive for
recognized PTAs.
3.6 DepEd, through the schools, division, region, and centra-l offices,
shall monitor and provide guidance on the establishment and
operations of PTAs.
3.7 The PTA (federated, school, grade level, and homeroom PTAs), as
an organization or group formed, established, ald/or recognized
pursuant to these guidelines, shall not be used for any political
activity and shall not engage in partisan politics in whatever
form.
Sectioo 4. Sco Pe
4.1 The Omnibus PTA Guidelines of 2022 shall primarily apply to all
public schools ollering the K to 12 Basic Education Program. It
shall a-lso cover all private and non-DepEd-managed basic
education schools, to the extent applicable as provided herein.
4.2 These guidelines shall likewise be applicable to all DepEd central,

regional, schools division, and schools district oflices in
ellectively regulating the operations of PTAs.
4.3 These guidelines shall also apply in tJre engagement of various

DepEd personnel and staleholders - teachers, school heads,
non-teaching personnel, parents/guardians, local government
units, other governme[t agencies, and the Private sector
(corporations, partnerships, non-profit organizations, non-
government organizations, civil society organizations, and faith-
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based organizations) - as DepEd organizes and marrages the
PTAs from the school up to the PTA federation levels.
Section 5. Delinition of Terms

The following terms shall be defined as follows:
5.1 Guardian. Refers to a person or an individual appointed by a

competent court as the legal guardian of the learner. However,
for purposes of these guidelines and for the sole purpose of
allowing an individual who has actual physical care and custody
of a learner in the absence of his/her natural or biological
parent/s to participate and be a member of a PTA - a "Guardian"
may also refer to the following:
5.1.1 an individua-l, authorized in writing by the biological

parent/s, to whom the physical care artd custody of the
learner has been entrusted;
5.1.2 a relative of the learner within the fourth degree of

consanguinity or alfinit5r: Prouided that, said relative has
the physical care and custody over the learner and said
relative is living in the same household as the learner;
5. 1.3 an individual who holds a certilication from the barangay

stating that the individual has physical care and custody of
the learner and such individual is providing financial and
other support to the learner; or
5.1.4 in t1e case of an orphan, the individua.l or the head of the

institution who has the physical care and custody of the
learner.
In cases falling under Sections 5. 1. I to 5. 1.4, the individual

who intends to be considered a guardian must execute a
notarized alfidavit to be submitted to the homeroom
adviser, copy furnished the school head, stating the
aJorementioned facts and a general narration as to the
location or whereabouts of the natural or biological
parent/s and the reason/s why the parent/s cannot
physically care for the learner. Such alfrdavit must be
supported by another allidavit executed by at least one
disinterested person corroborating the declaration stated in
the aJlidavit of such individual intending to be considered a
guardian.
The conditions stated under this section to be considered a

guardian without a formal court order shall be $'ithout
prejudice to the right of the natural or biological parent/s
of the learner to object: Prouided that, the same shall be in
writing, stating the reason for such objection. In this case,
the school head shall decide whether to grant or deny the
manifestation of intention to be a guardian for the sole
purpose of participating and be a member of the PTA taking
t}re best interest of the learner as the primordial
consideration.
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To distinguish from a parent-member of a PTA, a guardian
may also be called the guardian-member of the PTA. Only
individuals who are legally appointed as guardian by a
competent court may serve as a PTA officer under these
guidelines: Prouided that, other individuals considered as
guardians under Sections 5. 1. 1 to 5. 1.4 hereof may vote
and exercise all the rights of PTA members, except to be
elected and appointed as officers of the HPTAs, GrPTAs,
SPTAs, and FPTAs, or appointed as officers of any
committee created under these guidelines, or as members
of the ELECOM, SPIA-GC/FPTA-GC, and SPTA-DC/FPTA-
DC.
5.2 Homeroom. Refers to a section or a class of learners with a class

or teacher/adviser as the facilitator-in-charge
5.3 Homeroom er. Refers to the teacher-facilitator in char ge ofa

homeroom or a class who may also be called as a class adviser.
5.4 Parent. Refers to tJ:e natural or biological father or mother or

legal adoptive father or mother of a learner currently enrolled in a
school. To distinguish from a teacher-member of a PTA, a parent
may also be called the parent-member of the PTA.
5.5 Presiding oflicer. Refers to an individual who has direct

supervision over the conduct of elections that includes initiation
of run-off elections and toss coin in case of a tie.
5.6 Ouorum. Constitutes such number of members or officers

present in a meeting or General Assembly (GA) to start a formal
meeting as well as to pass or to adopt a resolution, as provided
hereo[.
5.7 Recomition. Refers to the acknowled gment of the PTA by t}te

school head through the issuance of Certificate of Recognition,
subject to meeting certain requtements under these guidelines.
5.8 Remote Communication. Refers to t]le transfer of data between

two or more devices not located at the same site. It sha-ll a-lso
refer to a telephone/video conference or similar communications
equipment, SMS/MMS, and other similar messaging application
systems (e.g., Viber and Facebook Messenger) that will allow all
persons participating in the meeting to communicate with each
other at the same time.
5.9 Run-off election. Refers to another round of election to determine

the winner among three (3) or more candidates in a tie from the
first round of election.
5. 1O School Impr ovement Plan (SIP). Refers to a roadma p that outlines
specific interventions that a school, with the help of the
community and other stakeholders, will undertake within a
period of three (3) consecutive school years. It aims to improve
the teaching and learning process and promote partnership with
community stakeholders.
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5.1 1 Teacher-member. Refers to all teachers in a school , as defined
under RA 4670 (Magna Carta for Public School Teachers) arrd RA
7836 (Philippine Teachers Professiona.lization Act of 1994), as
amended by RA 9293. For purposes of these guidelines, all non-
teaching personnel shall also be considered as teacher-members.
Private and non-DepEd-managed basic education schools may

adopt a different definition for teacher-members by excluding
non-teaching personnel from the above deirnition.
5.12 Voluntary School Contributions (VSCs). Consistent with DepEd's
"No Collection Policy," refer to tJre voluntarSr contributions that
may be collected at any time during the year by
parents/guardians to fund activities of certain organizations
(e.g., Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Girl Scouts of the
Philippines, Philippine Red Cross, Anti-TB Fund Drive, PTAs,
School Publication, and learners' organizations), as well as to
support activities identifred in the SIP in pursuit of continuous
improvement.
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ARTICLE U
THE SCHOOL PTA
Section 6 Otganlziag the School PfA

The PTA mainly serves as a forum for discussing school-learner-
related problems and their solutions while ensuring
parents/guardians' full cooperation in elEciently implementing the
school programs. The collaborative effort and involvement among PTA
members have resulted in favorable impact on learners and school
prograrns designed for them. In relation to Section I 1.6.2 hereof, the
School PTA Board of Directors (BOD) may adopt its own by-laws to
provide additional guidelines on the operation and organization of the
School PTA: Prouided that, such by-laws are not inconsistent with
existing laws, tJrese guidelines, and other relevant DepEd issuances
on the matter.
Section 7. Com positioa of School-Level PfAs

7.t H m PTA HPI . This is the PTA organized at the
classroom level. Ttre HP|A shall be composed of aI
parent/guardian-members and homeroom advisers. Subject to
Sections 5. 1, 8.2, lO and 14 hereof, the HPTA sha-il elect from
among its parent/guardian-members the following set of o{Iicers:
President, Vice-President, SecretarSz, Treasurer, Auditor, and other
positions it may deem necessa.ry by a majority vote of those
present during the election. The HPTA may meet as often its
members lind it necessar5r to discuss activities, issues, and
concerns in the homeroom for the learners, teachers, and school.
The HPTA officers shall exercise similar functions stated under
Sections 1 f .6.3.4 and 1 1.7 accordingly over their respective
homerooms.
7 .2 Grade t evel PTA (GTPTA) This is the PTA organized in each grade
level, which shall be composed of all parent/guardian-members
and teacher-members of a particular grade level' There is hereby
created a GrPTA Council of Representatives (GTPTA-CoR) in each
grade level composed of all Presidents of the HPTA of such grade
level. The GrPTA-CoR shall elect from its members, a Grade Level
Representative who shall represent their respective grade levels in
School PTA activities. A permanent alternate shall also be elected
per grade level to act as the representative in the absence of the
GrPTA Representatives. The GrPTA-CoR may meet as often its
members find it necessary to discuss activities, issues, and
concerns in the grade level for t1.e learners, teachers, and school.
7.3 chool PTA SPT Formerly known as the General PTA, this is
the PTA organized at the school level composed of all
parent/ guardian-members ald teacher-members of a school.
7.3.1SP?A-GA. The SPTA-GA shall be composed of all

parent/guardian-members and teacher-members of the
school as defined under Sections 5'1, 5.4, 5.11, and 11.1
hereof.
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Other members of the community may be invited or
consulted (e.g., local government oflicials, civic organizations,
and school-based learner organizations) to solicit their
support or active participation in school activities.
7.3.2SPTA-BOD. There is hereby created an SPIA-BOD, which

shall be composed of all duly elected GrPTA representatives
and teacher-representatives to the BOD consistent with
Section 1 1.2 hereof and whose duties and responsibilities
shall be those as enumerated in Section 1 1.6.1 hereof.
7.3.2.1 SPTA-BOD Officers. Subject to Sections 8.3, 8.4, 10,
11.5, 11.6.3, and 14 hereof, the SPTA-BOD shall
elect from among themselves the following set of
olficers: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretar5r,
and Treasurer by a majority vote of those present
during the election.
7 .3.2.2 SPTA Executiue Com mittee (EXECOM) Officers. ln

relation to the preceding section, the Chairperson,
Vice-Chairperson, and Secretarlr shall also serve as
the concurrent President, Vice-President, and
Secretar5r of the SPTA-EXECOM, respectively.
Furthermore, the BOD shall appoint a Collection and
Disbursing Offrcer from among its members present
during the election. In case of integrated schools,
additional officers (e.g., Business Manager, and
Auditor) may be appointed from among the SPTA
members through a board resolution, as it may deem
necessary or as may be provided by its by-laws.
Section 8. Membershlp in a PTA
8.1 Membership in a PTA shall be limited to parents, or in their
absence, the guardials of duly enrolled learners, as well as
teaching and non-teaching personnel in a basic education school,
whether public or private.
8.2 Consistent with the last paragraph of Section 5. I hereof,

guardians of learners who are legally appointed as such by a
competent court may also hold a position in the Homeroom,
Grade Level, School PTAs and/or Federated PTAs.
8.3 A teacher-member elected as a member of the BOD shall not be

elected as an oIlicer, except as a Secretary of the SpTA. The
school head shall only serve as adviser to the SPTA.
8.4 A teacher-member with a child enrolled in the school where

he/she is assigned may only participate in HpTA, GrpTA, and
SPIA-BOD as a parent/guardian-member and may not be
elected as Officer except as Secretar5r of the HPTA. In case such
teacher-member has a child in another school, he/she may be
elected to any position in the HPTA except as a President, Vice-
President, or Treasurer.
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8.5 A school head may be elected as a PIA officer of another school
where his/her child is enrolled, except for the positions of SPTA-
BOD Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, or Treasurer.
8.6 Membership in the PTA shall not be restricted by the non-

payment of the PTA membership dues, which shall be purely on
a voluntar5r basis.
Sectlon 9. Dutles and Respoosibllltles of PfA Members

9. 1 Parent/Guardian-Members
9.1.1 To attend PfA meetings, including general assemblies.
9.1.2 To participate in the election of PTA oflicers.
9. 1.3 To actively support and participate in PTA programs,

projects, and activities.
9. l -4 To monitor learner performance and provide feedback to

the teacher concerned.
9. 1.5 To support teachers in their teaching and non-teaching

duties.
9. 1.6 To help the school implement programs and projects

including, but not limited to, Bigada Pagbo.sa, Bigada
Esktaela, Gulagan sa Paaralan Program, monitor
attendance of learners at risk of dropping out, and promote
health and nutrition programs.
9.1.7 To give feedback on school policies and progr:ams for

consideration of homeroom adviser and/or school
authorities.
9.1.8 To help promote DepEd advocacies, campaigrrs, and other

programs on ensuring the delivery of a quality education.
9. 1.9 To perform such other duties and responsibilities, which

may be promulgated by the SPTA in its by-Iaws subject to
the existing laws, policies, and DepEd rules and
regulations.
9.2 Teacher-Members
9.2.1 To monitor learner performance and provide
feedback/observations to the parent/Slardian-members.
9.2.2 To support and actively participate in PTA programs,
projects, and activities.
9.2.3 To attend general assemblies, conduct regular HPTA

meetings (for teacher-members who are a,lso homeroom
advisers), and ensure the HPTA's compliance with the
reportorial requirements stated in Section 20.2.7O in
relation to Section 19.1 hereof.
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9 .2 .4 To perform such other duties and responsibilities which
may be promulgated by the SPTA in its by{aws and the
school subject to the existing laws, policies, and DepEd
rules and regulations.
Section 10. Election of Oflicers of School-Level PTAs

1O.1 Votine Riehts. Each PTA member sha1l be entitled to one (1)
vote unless such right is limited, broadened, or denied for
just/valid cause to the extent specified in the by-laws.
During the conduct of elections, a parent/guardian-member

shall be entitled to one (1) vote per learner enrolled in the
school. Thus, while the father and mother of a learner may be
both considered as parent-members, the two (2) parent-
members representing one lea::ner in the HPTA shall only be
entitled to one (1) vote.
1O.2 No Proxy Voting. No proxy or absentee voting shall be allowed.
No parent/guardian or member of a decision-making body may
delegate his/her voting power to a representative to enable a
vote in his/her absence.
10.3 The Election C ttee (ELECOM)

1O.3. f A 7-member Election Committee (ELECOM) is hereby
created and shall be convened by tJ.e schooi head on
the first day of classes and shall serve until the end of
SY. The ELECOM shall have overall supervision over the
conduct of the HPTA and GrPTA elections and direct
supervision over the conduct of election of the teacher-
representatives to the BOD and SPTA-BOD Officers.
The ELECOM sha-lI be composed of the following:
1O.3. 1. 1 School head as Chairperson; and
10.3.7.2 Two (2) teachers and four (4) parent/guardian-

members as members to be appointed by the
incumbent SPTA-BOD (or the outgoing SPTA-
BOD on tle last month of the school year to
serve otl the succeeding school year when it is
first convened as provided above).
The school head shall, to tlle extent possible, invite the
former ELECOM members who served in the previous
SY, to orient the newly appointed ELECOM members on
the election procedures arrd their duties and
responsibilities.
lo.3.2Membership to the ELECOM must meet the following
criteria:
10.3.2.1 a person of known probity, honest5z, integrity,
competence, and independence;
10.3.2.2 does not hold any position in the pTA; and

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10.3.2.3 have no intention to run for any position in the
PTA during the current SY.
1O.3.3The ELECOM shall prepare the Notice of Meeting for the

election of oflicers of the HPTA, GTPTA, and SPIA-BOD.
The Notice shall include the following:
10.3.3. I date of notifrcation;
1O.3.3.2 meeting agenda;
10.3.3.3 list of positions to be filled and its respective

duties and responsibilities;
1O.3.3.4 date, time, and venue of the meeting; and
10.3.3.5 mode of communication for the conduct of the

meeting (physical or face-to-face, remote, or
hybrid communication).
In relation to Section 1O.6, the ELECOM shall determine
the most appropriate mode of tl1e conduct of the
meeting.
10.3.4The ELECOM, through tJ:e homeroom adviser, shall

disseminate the Notice of Meeting at least ten (1O)
calendar days prior to the date of the election, through
available and appropriate dissemination strategies such
as: (a) giving of notice slip to learners; (b) posting in the
school's bulletin board or other conspicuous places
within the school campus; (c) posting in the oflicial
social media page of the school; (d) sending text
messages/calls, chats, emails; a-nd/or (e) other
communication platforms, as applicable'
10.3.5On or before the stated date of election and consistent

with Section 12. I hereof, the ELECOM shall orient the
PTA members on the election procedures for all PTA
oflicers, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the
PTA.
1O.3.6The ELECOM shall:
10.3.6.1 adopt rules and regulations t]lat will ensure

free, honest, and orderly election, whether
regular or run-off elections;
10.3.6.2 designate the homeroom advisers as presiding

officers to help ensure that election
procedures, requirements, and timelines are
strictly followed, including the verifrcation of
identity of voting PTA members;
fO.3.6.3 rule on any question or Protest regarding the

conduct of the elections; and
fO.3.6.4 proclaim all duly elected PTA officers.

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lo.3.Tlmmediately after the proclamation of the winners or
upon resolution of any election protest, the ELECOM
shall tum over all the election results and materials to
the school head for safekeeping and documentation,
subject to the provisions of RA 1O173 (Data Privacy Act
of 2ol2l and the Executive Order No. 2, s. 2O16 issued
by the Office of the President on July 23, 2016 on
Freedom of Information;
10.3.8The ELECOM may also promulgate ald issue additional

guidelines relative to the conduct of PTA elections that
are consistent with these guidelines.
10.4 Election Timelines
1O.4.1The indicative dates of PTA elections shall be included in

the annual calendar of school activities. The conduct of
PTA elections of the new set of officers for HPTA, GTPTA,
and SPTA-BOD shall be held within thirty (3O) calendar
days from the first day of classes.
10.4.2 A GA shall be convened by t1le school head and the

incumbent (outgoing) BOD prior to the eiection. Such GA
may be held on the same date or before the actual date of
election: Prouided tlutt, the GA and the election shall occur
within thirty (30) days from the first day of classes
consistent with Section 12.1 hereof.
10.5 Ele ti cedures. The conduct of HPTA , GTPTA, and SPTA
elections shall be undertaken in accordance with the Notice of
Meeting issued by the ELECOM and the procedures prescribed in
these guidelines.
1O.5.1 For HPTA elections, the homeroom adviser shall sit as the
presiding oflicer as designated by the ELECOM. For GrPTA
elections, the ELECOM shall designate a presiding olficer
from among the grade level homeroom advisers who is the
most knowledgeable of the election procedures. The
presiding oflicer shall have the following responsibilities:
1O.5. 1. 1 supervise the conduct of elections;
1O.5. 1.2 conduct the voting in the designated polling place

and administer the counting of votes;
10.5.1.3 maintain order within the polling place and its

premises;
1O.5.1.4 ensure the integrity and secrecy of all documents

related to the conduct of election; and
1O.5. 1.5 facilitate and perform other functions for the

smooth implementation of the voting process.
1O.5.2In case of absence of the homeroom adviser as presiding

officer on the day of the election, the ELECOM shall
designate any homeroom adviser of the same or from
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another grade level (most practicable) who completed the
HPTA election for his/her advisory class and who is wiltng
to serve as a substitute presiding ollicer.
1O.5.3 Subject to confirmation by the ELECOM, the presiding

officer may designate a parent/guardian-member to assist
in the conduct of the election: Prouided fhat, such
parent/guardian-member shall be disqualifred from any
HPTA nomination or to run for any HPTA position.
1O.5.4A vote for a particular candidate shall be counted and

recorded by tJ e presiding ollicer and ELECOM as valid.
Any succeeding vote for the same ca;rdidate from the same
voter shall be considered void and shall be rejected
outright.
lO.S.SIn case of a tie between two (2) candidates, the winner

shall be selected by a toss coin.
1O.5.6 If the tie consists of three (3) or more candidates, arun-off

election shall be immediately held to break the tie. The
HPTA members shall vote for one of the candidates in a tie
during the first round of the election, and the one who
garnered the most number of votes wins. In case another
tie emerges which involves three or more candidates, the
process of run-off election shall be repeated until one of
the candidates garners more votes than the other tied
candidates.
1O.5.7After the election of HPTA ollicers, the duly elected HPTA

Presidents of each grade level shall convene as the GrPIA-
Council of Representatives (GTPTA-CoR) and elect a GrPTA
representative and his/her permanent alternate to the
BOD consistent with Section 7 .2 hereof .
1O.5.8 Consistent with Sections 7.3.2 and I 1.2 hereof, the

ELECOM shall convene all homeroom advisers to elect
their teacher-representatives to the BOD prior to electing
the SPTA-BOD Olficers.
1O.5.9 After electing the GrPTA Representatives and the teacher-

representatives, the ELECOM shall organize the BOD and
carry out the election of the SPTA-BOD Offrcers in relation
to Section 7 .3.2.), hereof .
f 0.5. 10 Without prejudice to Section 10.7 hereof on election

protest, the ELECOM shall formally proclaim all the
newly elected ollicers consisting ol
10.5. r0.l SPTA-BOD Officers;
10.5.1O.2 GrPTA-CoR; and
1O.5. 1O.3 HPTA Oflicers.
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10.5.11 Any issues/concerns afrecting the validity of the
elections shall be referred immediately to the ELECOM
for resolution.
10.5.12 The presiding ollicer during the election of HPTA and

GrPTA officers shall submit to the school head the
following documents within 48 hours from the date of
the election:
1O.5. 12.1 approved minutes of the election meeting;
1O.5. 72.2 attendance sheet;
1O.5. 12.3 election results;
f 0.5. 12.4 list of newly elected ollicers of tJle HPTA and

GrPTA; and
10.5.12.5 picture documentation of the election process.
10.5.13 The ELECOM shall also ensure that the same set of
above-enumerated documents, with respect to the
election of the teacher-representatives to the BOD and
SPfA-BOD Officers, are maintained and shall form part
of the SPTA records to be kept by the school head.
10.5. 14 The school head shall verifu and certify the validity of
the election results within one (1) week from tJle date of
the submission of election-related documents, including
other ELECOM documents generated by administering
tJ:e election procedures (e.g., decided election protests).
1O.5. 15 Upon compliance with Section f O.5. I O and the

preceding section, the school head shall present the
newly elected set of officers, who shall then take their
respective oaths of office. On the same occasion, the
school head shall turn over all cash, records, properties,
and other accountabilities to the newly elected PTA
oflicers of the current SY in the presence of the outgoing
PTA oflicers.
10.5.16 The documents enumerated under Sections 1O.5.12 and

1O.7 and the verification a:rd certification of their
validity under Section 1O.5. 14 are provided under these
guidelines for records/documentation purposes only.
Failure to s the same will no t invalidate the
proclamation of the winners of election bv the ELECOM.
Accordinslv. not later than 15 davs from the dav of the
election. the s chool head shall still oroceed with the
presentation of the newlv elected set ollicers, the
takins of their respective oaths of oflice, and in
facilita the turnover of PTA resources bv prevl0us
set of officers notwithstan dins non-comolian ce with
Sections 10. 5. 12 and 10.5. 14 hereof.
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10.5. 17 Conflict of In terest. No two (2) HPIA Offrcers related
within the fourttr civil degree of consaaguinity or alfrnity
shall be elected as representatives to the GrPTA in the
same SY.
10 6 Modes of Elections. The conduct of PTA election at all levels

(HPTA, GTPTA, SPTA, and FPTA) maY be undertaken through anY
of the following modalities: by physical election (face-to-face), bY
remote communication (online and oIfline), and by hYbrid
communication (combination of physical and remote
communication modalities) as deemed practicable by the
ELECOM as provided under Section 1O.3.3.5 hereof.
Notwithstanding the succeeding Sections 1O.6. I to 10'6'3 below,

the ELECOM shall adopt the election by hybrid communication
as provided under Section fO.6.3 (in relation to Sections 10'6'1
and 1O.O.Z; hereof if there is any PTA member who shall notifu
the ELECOM of his/her intention to participate via a particular
election modality so that a purely physical or purely remote
election will no longer be possible.
Without prejudice to the applicability of Section 1 1'5'3 hereot in

case of a diclaration of state of calamityr or state of emergency
and physical (face-to-face) election is not possible as the same is
protriULa by law, local ordinance' or any rule or regulation
issued by the relevant government agency or local government
unit, the election by remote communication may still be adopted
to proceed with the conduct of election as soon as possible'
1O.6.7 Phgsicol Election (face -to-face)
10.6.1.1The ELECOM shall convene the members of the

concerned PIA level who will participate in a PTA
election in the designated location at the time set
forth in the Notice of Meeting it issued' Upon
arrival at tJre venue, PTA members shall sign the
attendance sheet to record their attendance and
to determine tle presence of a quorum'
L}.6.l.2lf a quorum is met, the ELECOM shall proceed

with the conduct of tlle election as earlier stated
in the Notice of Meeting. The presiding ollicer
shall have direct supervision over t1le conduct of
election of the HPIA offrcers and GrPTA
representatives, which shall be done either by
viva voce or secret ballot. Whereas, the election of
SPIA-BOD and Federated PIA (FPIA)-BOD
ollicers shall be done by secret ballot'
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10.6.1.3 In case of a tie, as mentioned in Section 10.5.5, a
toss coin shall be immediately done in the
presence of tlre candidates.
10.6.2 Election bA Remote Communication

PIA members who cannot physically attend meetings or
cast a vote during elections may participate through
remote communication such as online (audio/video
conferencing) or offline (SMS/ text messaging/phone calls).
Members of the concerned PTA level shall immediately
notify the presiding offrcer as to whether he/she will attend
or vote tJrrough remote communication. The requirements
enumerated under Section 13.1.4 hereof on the conduct of
meetings by remote communication shall also be complied
with by a PTA member who wishes to participate in an
election by remote communication.
The ELECOM shall test the meeting platform to be chosen

to ensure that the activities will run smoothly.
10.6.2.1 Election by Online Procedures (audio/ uideo
conferencing)
IO.6.2.1.1 PTA members shall access the meeting

link at the schedule stated in the
Notice of Meeting issued by the
ELECOM.
10.6.2.1.2 The presiding officer shall
LO.6.2.1.2.1 ensure that all members

have the opportunity to
pa-rticipate in the
meeting, including an
opportunity to read or
hear tlle discussions
substantially;
10.6.2.1.2.2 explain the process and
rules of the election by
remote communication to
ensure the integrity arld
smooth conduct of the
election;
1O.6.2.7.2.3 directly supervise the

conduct of election of t.I.e
HPTA OIlicers and crPlA
Representatives, by viva
voce; and
10.6.2.1.2.4 call the names of the

present PTA members
based on the completed
attendance sheet to
enable them to cast their
votes.
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10.6.2. 1.3 In the case of the SPTA/FPTA, the
election will be done through secret
ballots using direct messaging
applications (e.g., SMS, Viber
messaging, WhatsApp, Facebook
Messenger, and other reputable
applications) submitted directly to tJre
presiding officer.
10.6.2.7.4 In a tie, a toss coin shall be

case of
immediately administered by the
presiding ollicer as mentioned in
Section 1O.5.5 and captured through
real-time video conferencing in such a
manner that the entire process is
visible on camera to determine fairness
and transparency of the proceedings.
10.6.2.2 Election by Offline Procedures - under this mode,
communications may be exchanged witltout
internet connectivity or by means of SMS/text
messages and/or voice calls. The presiding officer
shall:
10.6.2.2.1verify the mobile number of PTA
members, determine who among t1lem
will participate in the election either
through text messaging or phone call
and ensure that the policy on no proxy
voting under Section 1O.2 shall be
strictly observed;
1o.6.2.2.2 ensure that all members can
participate, read, and/or hear the
discussions during the meeting;
1o.6.2.2.3 send a text message explaining the
processes and rules of the election
through remote communication to
ensure the integrity and smooth
conduct of the elections. The text
message shall a-lso include the names
of parent/guardian-members in their
respective homerooms as reference for
nomination;
1O.6.2.2.4 allot 1O to 20 minutes to gatJrer
nominations per position from the
parent/guardiarr-members either
through text messaging or phone call;
10.6.2.2.5 consolidate the names of nominees for

the respective PTA positions to be sent
to the PTA members for their votes;
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10.6.2.2.6 allot 10 to 2O minutes for the PTA
members to cast their votes per
position either through text messaging
or phone call;
10.6.2.2.7 tally the votes received with proper

documentation;
10.6.2.2.8 repeat t1le process from Sections

10.6.2.2.4 to 70.6.2.2.7 until all the
positions to be frlled are covered; and
10.6.2.2.9 send a text message announcing the

newly elected PTA officers.
10.6.2.3 In case of a tie, as mentioned in Section 10.5.5, a
toss coin sha-ll be immediately administered by
the presiding oIlicer, complete with video
recording notwithstanding the fact that not all
members can view the same as this process is
conducted via offline modality. The presiding
ollicer, in the interest of fairness and
transparency of the proceedings, shall perform
the coin toss in such a manner that the entire
process is recorded on camera.
10.6.3 Election bg Hgbid Communication

A combination of physical (face-to-face) and remote
communication (online and/or olfline) may be used in the
conduct of elections as may deem appropriate or
practicable under tJ:e circumstances of the PTA members.
10.6.3.1 PTA members who cannot physically attend the

election may vote through remote communication:
Prouided, that he/she shall notify in advance the
presiding oflicer of his/her intention to vote or
attend through remote comaunication.
70.6.3.2 In the conduct of physical (face-to-face) aspect of

the hybrid election, the same rules as provided for
under Section 1O.6.1 shall be observed.
10.6.3.3 In the conduct of the remote communication

aspect of the hybrid election, tie same rule as
provided under Section 10.6.2 sha_ll be observed.
10.7 Election Protest. Any candidate of a certain position may file a

protest relating to t}re election and/or the qualilications of the
elected oflicer directly with the ELECOM according to the
following:
10.7. 1a candidate who intends to frle a protest must first take an

oath before the ELECOM of his/her intention to frle an
election-related protest within sixty (60) minutes from the
time that the elected officers have been proclaimed. Failure
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to comply within this period shall automatically forfeit the
candidate's right to protest;
lO.7 .2 a formal protest in writing must be frled before the

ELECOM, duly supported by evidence, within twenty-four
(24) hours after taking an oath of intention to file; and
1O.7.3 the ELECOM shall conduct an investigation and/or a

recount (if prayed for by the protestant or the candidate
Iiling the election protest) and resolve the election protest
within forty-eight (a8) hours from receipt thereof. The
decision of ELECOM shall be final and executory.
Section 11. The IIPIA, GTPTA, SPTA General Assembly (GA), SPTA Board of
Directors (BODI, aad the SPTA Erccutive Committee
(EXDCOM)
Consistent with Section 7 heteof, the School PTA shall be

composed of the HPIA, GTPTA, SPTA-GA, SPaIA-BOD, and SPTA-
EXECOM. The HPTA and the GrPTA shall implement activities
that will help improve the teaching and learning conditions
obtained in the classrooms. They may meet as often as its
members find it necessary to discuss activities, strategies, and
concerns benefrcial to the leamers, teachers, and the school. The
HPTA oflicers shall exercise similar functions stated under
Sections 11.6.3.4 (Treasurer) and 11.7 (President, Vice-President,
and Secretary) over their respective homerooms. The GrPTA-CoR,
headed by the GrPTA Representative, shall ensure that the
ma-ndate of the GrPTA as provided under these guidelines shall be
implemented.
Corollary to this, the administration of the affairs and

management of activities of the SPTA shall be vested upon the
BOD and EXECOM in accordance with these guidelines ald their
by-laws, if there is any. In relation to Sections 7 .3-l and 7 -3.2
hereof, the following are hereby provided:
11.1 The SPTA Gen al Assemb The SPTA-GA sha-Il be the highest
poticy-making body of the PIA and shall ensure equal
representation to all its members at the school level. The S PTA-GA
shal1 be a venue for presentation and discussion of th e PIA's
programs, projects, activities, financial statements, reports, and
other matters that may promote and protect the general interest
and well-being of the learners of its school. The composition of the
GA and the duties and responsibilities of its members are provided
under Sections 7 and 8 hereof.
Subject to the strict compliance with the rules on meetings and

quorum as provided under Sections 13 and 14 hereof, the SPTA-
GR -"y adopt arry resolution that will advocate and provide
general policy guidance to the SPTA-BOD and its EXECOM. In
aaaito.r, it shall also have the following powers and authority:
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11.1.1By a vote of two-thirds (2 I 3l of the members present
constituting a quorum, the SPTA-GA may adopt a resolution
superseding or reversing any resolution, policy,
programs/activities/projects approved or implemented by
the SPTA-BOD/ SPTA-EXECOM.
11.1.28y a vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the members present

constituting the quorum, the SPTA-GA may adopt a
resolution declaring all the positions of the SPTA-
BOD/SPTA-EXECOM vacant for acts inimical to the interest
of the school and/or the SPTA. In this case, the policy of
filling the vacant positions provided under Section I 1.9
hereof shall apply.
11.2 Composition of SPTA-BODs in Public Basic Edu cation Schools.

Except as provided under Item 7 of Table t hereof, the SPTA-BOD
sha-ll be composed of all GrPTA Representatives, including teacher-
representatives to be elected from among tJ:e homeroom advisers:
Prouided that, t}re SPTA-BOD shall be composed of not less than
two-thirds (2 /31 parcnt/ goardian-members and not more than
one-third (1/3) teacher-members of its total membership: Provided
further, that the teacher-members shall not come from the same
grade level.
Depending on the number of elected GrPTA Representatives, the

total number of SPTA-BOD members in everv school shall be as
presented in Table 1:
Table 1: Composition of SPTA-BOD
Number of SPTA-BOD Members

Type of School If Kindergarten Level If Kindergarten Level
is olfered is NOT olfered
l Primary School fiue (5) members: four (4) members:
(Kindergarten to . four (4) parent/ . three (3) parent/
Grade 3 or Grade I guardian members guardian members
to Grade 3 only) .
one (1) teacher- o one (1) teacher-
sentative re ntative
2. Elementary School nine (9) members: nine (9) members:
. seven (71 parent/ . six (6) parent/
guardian members guardian members
o two (2) teacher- o three (3) teacher-
sentatives esentatives
3. Integrated School fifieen (15) members: ffi.een (15) members:
(Elementary to . eleven (1 1) parent/ r ten (1O) parent/
Junior High School guardian members guardian members
only) . four (4) teacher- . fle (5) teacher-
representatives representatives
4. Integrated School seuenteen ( 1 7) members : seuenteen ( 1 7) members:
(Elementary to Senior . thirteen (13) parent/ o twelve lt2l parent/
High School) guardian members guardian members
. four (4) teacher- . frve (5) teacher-
r resentatives resentatives
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Number of SPIA-BOD Members
\pe of School If Kindergarten Level If Kindergarten Level
is offered is NOT ollered
5. Junior High School Not Applicable six (6) members:
only . four (4) parent/
guardian members
o two (2) teacher-
representatives
6. Junior High School to Not Applicable nine (9) members:

Senior High School o six (6) parerfi /
guardian members
. three (3) teacher-
representatives
7. Stand-alone Senior Not Applicable six (6) members:
High School o two (2) GrPTA
representatives
o two (2) altemate
GrPTA representatives
o two (2) teacher-
representatives
In case of schools not covered by the aforementioned

enumeration of the number of SPTA-BOD members (e.g.,
multigrade schools or schools that offer an incomplete number of
grade levels) - the requirement that all GrPTA representatives
shall serve as members of t1le BOD (which should not be less
tlrrar- 2 / 3), including the appropriate number of teacher-
representatives (which should not be more than 1/3) as provided
under the first paragraph of this Section shall apply to determine
the composition of the SPIA-BOD.
11.3 Com position of SPTA-BODs in Private and Non -DepEd-M anased
Basic Education Schools. Private and non-D epEd-managed basic
education schools may adopt a different number of SPTA-BOD
members in their school PTAs: Prouided thaL ldte SPTA-BOD shall
be composed of not less than two-thirds (2/3) parent/ guardian-
membeis and not more tllan one-third (1/3) teacher-members of
its total membership.
1 1.4 Compo sition of SPIA-EXECO\4- As provided under Section

7.3.2.2 hereof, the SPTA-BOD C hairperson, Vice-ChairPerson,
and Secretary shall serve as the concurrent President, Vice-
President, and Secretary of the SPTA-EXECOM, respectrvely.
Furthermore, the BOD shall appoint a Collecting and Disbursing
Officer from among its members present during the election to
serve in the SPTA-EXECOM. In case of integrated schools,
additional officers (e.g., Business Manager and Auditor) may be
appointed from among the SPTA members through a resolution
executed by the SPIA-BOD, as it may deem necessary, or as may
be provided by its by{aws: Prouided that, the number of the
SP|A-EXECOM oflicers shall not exceed one-half (l/21 of the
number of SPTA-BOD members as provided under item numbers
3 and 4 of Table I under Section 11.2 hereof.
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I 1.5 Terms of Office
11.5. lThe terms of ollice of the SPTA-BOD, its Officers, and the
EXECOM Oflicers sha-lI be one (1) 5rear from t].e date of
election. They shall hold offrce until a new set of officers
has been elected and qualifred.
11.5.2In no case shall an SPTA-BOD, its Officers, and the

EXECOM O{Iicers serve for more than two (2} consecutive
terms.
11.5.3In case of a fortuitous event or force majeure (e.g.,

pandemic; tlphoon, earthquake alrd other natural
calamities; armed conflicts; lawlessness; civil unrest)
where conducting PTA election pursuant to the different
modes of conducting an election as provided under Section
1O.6 hereof is not possible, the existing oflicers shall
continue to hold over their respective offices or positions
until a new set of offrcers has been elected and qualifred.
1 1.6 Duties and Responsibilities of the SPIA-BOD and Its Offi CEIS
IL6.1 The SPTA-BOD shall have the following duties and

responsibilities:
11.6. f .1 To rati$ or overmle zrny act or decision made by

the SPTA-EXECOM, if necessary.
77.6.1.2 To support the prograrns, projects, campaigns,

arrd advocacies of the school and the country on
basic educalion.
11.6.1.3 To plan activities and create opporrunities

conducive to the learning environment to support
the teaching and learning process of learners,
teachers, and school personnel consistent with
Articles I, VI, and VII hereof.
1I.6.1.4 To act on a-11 matters, issues or concerns elevated

for its decision through tJle passage of a board
resolution.
11.6.1.5 To maintain records of a-11 PTA resolutions, its by-

laws and amendments, arrd contact information
of all the SPIA-BOD members and its EXECOM
officers.
I 1.6. 1.6 To carr5r out its tasks with utmost integrity,

honesty, and diligence.
11.6.1.7 To perform such other functions as may be

required in carrying out the purposes of the pTA.
The SPTA-BOD members shall perform the above-

enumerated duties and responsibilities collegially to
promote the interest of the school. The individua-l members
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of the SPTA-BOD, who are GrPTA representatives, shall
exercise functions that will promote tie interest of the
grade level they represent.
17.6.2 The SPTA-BOD may adopt its own by-laws, if it ftnds it

necessary, to provide additional guidelines on tlle
operation and organbation of the School PTA: Prouided
that, such by-laws are not inconsistent with the existing
laws, these guidelines, ald other relevant DepEd
issuances on the matter; Prouided further td].at, aIIy
question as to the invalidity of a provision of such by-laws
for being inconsistent with existing laws, these guidelines,
and other relevant DepEd issuances on the matter shall be
frled with and resolved by the Schools Division
Superintendent (SDS). The decision of the SDS shall be
frnal and executory unless a petition for review of such
decision is f,led under Section 43 hereof.
11.6.3 The elected offlcers of the SPIA-BOD shall have the

following duties and responsibilities:
I 1.6.3. 1 Chairperson
11.6.3.1.1To serve as the concurrent President of

the SPTA-EXECOM and perform the
duties and responsibilities provided
under Section I 1.7.2.1 hereof.
11.6.3.1.2To ca-ll and preside all meetings of the

BOD and the SPTA-GA.
I 1.6.3. 1.3 To supervise and manage the allairs of

the BOD.
11.6.3.1.4To represent the BOD (and the SPTA-

EXECOM, in his/her caPacitY as the
concurrent President of the same) in
school improvement plalning activities
in coordination with school ollicials
concerned and in all of its ollicial
functions and activities.
11.6.3.1.5To act as the representative of SPTA-

BOD and the SPTA as an organization.
11.6.3.1.6To perform such other duties and

responsibilities as entrusted by the
BOD.
7 1.6.3.2 Vice-Chairperson
11.6.3.2.1To serve as the concurrent Vice-

President of the SF'TA-EXECOM and
perform the duties and responsibilities
provided under Section 11.7.2.2
hereof.
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1.1.6.3.2.2To assist the Chairperson 1n
performing his/her duties and
responsibilities.
11.6.3.2.3To assume the position and perform

the duties and responsibilities of the
Chairperson in the event of the latter's
absence, incapacity, resignation,
removal, or death consistent with
Section 1 1.9 hereof.
11.6.3.2.4To initiate the opening of a bank

account with a passbook on beha-lf of
the SPTA as provided under Section
27 .l hereof.
11.6.3.2.5To perform such other duties ald

responsibilities as may be prescribed
by the BOD.
11.6.3.3 Secretary
I1.6.3.3. 1To serve as the concurrent Secretar5r of
the SPTA-EXECOM and perform the
duties and responsibilities provided
under Section 1 1.7.2.3 hereof.
I1.6.3.3.2To serve aI1 notice of meetings to tJle

BOD stating the date, time, and place
of the meeting, the meeting agenda,
and all other pertinent matters for
discussion.
11.6.3.3.3To prepare communications and

correspondence on behalf of the BOD.
11.6.3.3.4To call for a special meeting upon

order of the Chairperson or upon
written request by the majority of the
BOD.
11.6.3.3.5To document and prepare the official

minutes of BOD meetings and record
all transactions, motions, discussions,
votes, a-nd decisions of the same,
including the written minutes of the
previous meeting of BOD members and
records of any changes or corrections.
11.6.3.3.6To take custody of a.ll documents,

minutes of meetings, and other records
of the BOD.
11.6.3.3.7To certi& acts of the BOD, countersign

documents and certificates issued by
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the BOD, and make reports or
statements as may be required by the
BOD.
11.6.3.3.8To prep€re and disseminate Board

Resolutions and other relevant
documents as agreed upon by the
majority of the BOD.
11.6.3.3.9To oversee the performance of

functions by the HPTA Secretaries and
provide technical assistance as may be
necessary.
11.6.3.3. lOTo perform such other duties and

by the BOD or the Chairperson.
I 1.6.3.4 Treasurer
I 1.6.3.4. 1 To secure Board Resolutions authorizing

the opening of bank account,
withdrawa-l, fund disbursement, alrd
other fmancial transactions that would
require BOD approval.
11.6.3.4.2To open a bank account with a

passbook on behalf of the SPTA as
provided under Section 27 .l hercof .
11.6.3.4.3To safekeep ald secure all undeposited

collections and deposit sliPs.
11.6.3.4.4To maintain an up-to-date PTA logbook

of properties, passbook, and records of
frnancial transactions (i.e., an orderly
record of vouchers, bank-verified deposit
and withdrawal slips, and BOD
resolutions authorizing fund
disbursement).
11.6.3.4.5To submit to the BOD the reports on

funds utilization prepared by SPTA-
EXECOM Collecting and Disbursing
Officer certified by the Auditor, if
applicable, arrd a comPrehensive
financial report twice (2x) every SY (at
the end of each semester or two
quarters), or as may be provided for in
the byJaws of the PTA.
11-6-3.4.6To advise the BOD on finance-related

concerns.
77.6.3.4.7To oversee the performance of duties

and responsibilities of the Collecting and
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Disbursing Officer of the SPTA-EXECOM
and the Treasurers of the HPTA, and
provide technical assistance at different
PTA levels whenever necessa-ry.
I i .6.3.4.8 To perform such other duties and

responsibilities as may be assigned by
the BOD or the Chairperson.
I 1.7 Duties and Responsibilities of the SPTA-EXECOM and Its OIlicers
1l.7.1The SPTA-EXECOM, composed of SPTA-BOD ollicers and

those appointed pursuant to Section 11.4 hereof, shall
have the following duties and responsibilities:
1 1.7. 1. I To operationalize or implement the policies and

guidelines formulated by the SPTA-BOD.
I | .7 . | .2 To oversee the activities of the HPTAs and the

GrPTAs.
11.7.1.3 To manage the allairs of the SPTA and perform

such duties arrd responsibilities as may be
provided for in the by-laws, these guidelines and
DepEd policies, rules arrd regulations, and other
decisions or resolutions as the SPTA-BOD may
later adopt.
11.7.1.4 To keep the parent/guardial-members informed

of the changes or developments in the school
system and report the planned and completed
activities of the school and the SPTA through
posting in the school's bulletin board, PTA's
official social media accounts, and in learner
publications.
I i.7. 1.5 To maintain good governance practices, including

enforcing the school's policies on health and
safety, security, transparency, and
accountabitt5r.
71.7.7.6 To perform such other duties and responsibilities

as may be assigned by the SPTA-BOD.
ll.7.2The concurrent and appointed of the SPTA-EXECOM,

without prejudice to the formulation of byJaws by the
SPTA-BOD, shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
11.7.2.1 President
71.7.2.1.7To implement or execute the policies,
plans, programs, and activities of the
BOD.
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11.7.2.7.2To call meetings of the PTA oflicers if
necessary and preside in all meetings
of the SPTA-EXECOM.
11.7.2.1.3To sign vouchers and otler documents

as aPProved bY the BOD dulY
supported bY board resolutions'
ll.7 .2.1.4To act as the liaison between parents

and school Personnei.
11.7.2.1.5To report to the BOD tJle status of

programs/Projects of the SPTA and
other relevant updates.
ll.7 .2.1.6To act as the representative of SPTA-

EXECOM and, to the extent applicable,
the SPTA as an organization if
authorized bY the BOD through a
resolution to act as such'
ll.7 .2.1.7 To execute on behalf of the BOD all

contracts, agreements, and other
documents which require the approval
of the BOD: Prouided thaf, the BOD
through a resolution authorizes the
President to Perform such act on
behalf of the BOD.

resp tnsibilities as may be assigned by
the BoD.
ll.7 .2.2 Vice-President
ll.7.2.2.lTo assist the President in performing

his/her duties and responsibilities'
11.7.2.2.2To assume the position and perform
tJ:e duties and responsibilities of the
President, in the event of t]le latter's
absence, incaPacitY' resignation'
removal, or death consistent with
Section 1 1.9 hereof'
ll.7 .2.2.3To perform such other duties and

by the BOD.
11.7.2.3 Secretary
ll.7.2.3.lTo arrange meetings and activities of
SPfA-EXECOM, including the
dissemination of Notice of Meeting and
other announcements, and the
maintenance of the bulletin board at
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the school head's offrce or at the PTA's
designated office space within the
school compound.
11.7.2.3.27o document and prepare the official

minutes of SPTA-EXECOM meetings,
and record all transactions and
discussions of the same, including the
written minutes of the previous
meeting to SPTA-EXECOM members
before the next meeting and record any
change or correction.
11.7.2.3.3To take custody of all documents,

minutes of meetings, and other records
of the SPTA.
11.7.2.3.4To maintain a registry of all elected

PTA o{ficers consisting, among others,
of the following: full name, address,
contact numbers, ald email address of
PTA oflicer concerned, arrd the name
and grade level of the learner/ward
he/she represents.
11.7.2.3.5To turn over all SPIA records of

operations as described in Sections
27 .6 . | .3 and. 27 .6.1. .4 , including the
registry of elected PIA ollicers and
other pertinent documents as may be
directed by the President.

the EXECOM or the President.
ll.7 .2.4 Collecting and Disbursing Offcer
ll.7.2.4.lTo take charge of all collections on

behalf of the PTA, issue corresponding
receipts for all such contributions in
cash or in kind, and immediately turn
over the collected funds to the BOD
Treasurer.
11.7.2.4.2To maintain an up-to-date PTA logbook

of financial activities, an orderly record
of vouchers, bank-verifred deposit
slips, and BOD resolutions authorizing
fund disbursement.
11.7.2.4.3To submit to the BOD Treasurer t]le

reports on funds utilization duly
certified by the Auditor, if applicable,
every two (2) months, or as may be
provided for in the by-laws of ttre PTA.
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71.7 .2.4.4To turn over to the BOD Treasurer all
cash and undeposited collections,
together with the logbook, financia-l
records, inventories, and oflicial
receipts, including other pertinent
documents which the President may so
direct.

the EXECOM or the President and/or
the BOD Treasurer.
11.7.3The additionat officers of the SPTA-EXECOM, which are

not limited to the listed positions below, which may be
appointed in relation to Section 11.4 hereof, shall include
the following duties and responsibilities:
1f .7.3.1 Auditor
11.7.3.1.1To review the PTA logbook periodically

to ascertain the condition arrd status of
the PIA finances, including the
orderliness and completeness of
documents supporting such
transactions.
11.7.3.1.2To submit a report to the President

and the BOD after the examination
and validation of the reports of the
BOD Treasurer and the EXECOM
Coltecting and Disbursing OIEcer and
provide suggestions/ recommendations
as appropriate.

17.7.3.2 Business Manager
17.7.3.2.1To plan, recommend, and execute
fundraising projects.
ll.7 .3.2.2To perform calvassing of materials and

supplies and other related activities.
71.7.3.2.3^lo coordinate and monitor supply

chain operations for the activities and
provide logistical support as may be
required by the PTA.

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11.8 Basic Committees that mav be Created. These guidelines
authorize the creation of two (2) permanent specia-l committees-
the SPTA Grievance Committee (SPTA-GC) and the SPTA
Disciplinary Committee (SPTA-DC)-as well as other special
committees that the SPIA-BOD may find necessary.
I 1.8. I SPTA Grievance Committee (SPIA-GC) is hereby created to

address complaints involving minor disagreements,
conflicts or disputes against the PTA, the SPTA-BOD. or
any of their members relating to the performance of their
oflicial functions as enumerated under Section 3O hereof.
The SPTA-GC shall be composed of:
1 1.8. 1. I Chatperson - designated by the school head from

among the members of the SITA-BOD; arld
I1.8.1.2 Two (2) members - designated by the school head

from among the members of the SPTA: Prouided
fhct, such members are of good standing in the
school/communit5z as recommended by the
SPTA-BOD.
The SPTA-GC shall perform its duties and responsibilities

in accordance with Article VIII hereof.
11.8.2SP|A Disciplinary Committee (SPIA-DC) is hereby created
to address complaints involving light/minor and less grave
offenses, major/grave offenses, or violation of rules frled
against the PTA, the SPTA-BOD, or any of the olficers and
members relating to the performance of their offrcial
functions as enumerated under Section 31 hereof.
The SPTA-DC shall be composed of:
II.a.2.l Chairperson - designated by the school head from

among the members of the SPTA-BOD; aid
11.4.2.2 Two (2) members - designated by the school head

from among t}re members of the SPTA: Prouided
that, such members are of good standing in the
school/community as recommended by the
SPTA-BOD.
The SPTA-DC shall perform its duties and responsibilities

in accordance with Article VIII hereof.
11.8.3Other committees that SP|A-BOD may organize, arnong

others, are the following: Committee on Finance,
Committee on Ways and Means, Committee on Programs
and Projects, Committee on Audit, and the Committee on
External and Community Affairs. The SPTA-BOD is further
auttrorized to determine, among others, the terms of oIfice
of the members thereof, as well as their composition,
powers, and responsibilities.
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11.9 Remova-l of a BOD Member/Officer at the School or Feder ated
Levels Based on Grounds Other Than Those Provided Under
Section 32 (Sanctions)
I 1.9. l This section provides for the removal of a BOD

member/officer at the school or federated levels based on
grounds other than those provided under Section 32
(Sanctions) hereof which includes, among others, the
following: transfer, drop-out, expulsion, or death of
his/her learner or ward; resig4ation or death of the SPTA-
BOD/FPTA-BOD member or ofEcer.
ll.9.2A member of the SPTA-BOD/FPIA-BOD or the SPIA-

EXECOM/FPIA-EXECOM shall be automatically removed
from office in the event of the transfer, drop-out,
expulsion, or death of his/her learner or ward: Prouided
that, in case of the learner or ward transferring or
dropping out and he/she retums to the school the
following SY, the parent/guardiar of such learner or ward
may still run for election considering his previous election
as constituting one (1) term and may be elected as such so
long as Sections 1 1.5 and 17.3 (Terms of OIIice) hereof is
complied with.
11.9.3In case of vacancy arising from the resignation or death of

an SPTA-BOD/FPTA-BOD member or oflicer, Sections
1 1.9.4 arld 1 1.9.5 hereof shall apply.
11.9.4Pi1lins of Vacancv in the membership of SPTA-BQD
Within one (1) week from the time an SPIA-BOD member

position is considered vacant resulting from removal,
resignation, or death of a member of the SPTA-BOD as
provided under the preceding Sections 1 1.9. I to 1 1.9.3
hereof, the alternate representative for t}le grade level
concerned shall assume the vacated position: Prouided
that, if the vacancy occurs from among the teacher-
representative to the SPIA-BOD, an election shall be
conducted from among the homeroom advisers to filI this
vacancy. If the vacalcy occurred in the SPTA of a
Standalone Senior High School, the school head concemed
shall appoint from among the SPTA members the BOD
member(s) to frll the vacancy. Such newly appointed BOD
member shall immediately assume ollice and sha.ll serve
only for the remaining unexpired portion of the term of
office.
11.9.5Fillins of Vac ancv in the SPTA-BOD Position
Within one (1) week from the time an SPTA-BOD Offtcer

position is considered vacant resulting from removal,
resignation, or death as provided under Sections 11.9.1 to
1 1.9.3, the vacancy shall be filled first in accordance with
the preceding provision. Thereafter, an election shall be
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immediately conducted among the SPIA-BOD members to
fill this vacancy.
In case of resignation, removal, or death of a
of the SP|A/FPTA, the Vice-
Chairperson/President
Chairperson/Vice-President shall automatically replace the
former. The filling in of the vacated position of Vice-
Chairperson/Vice-President shall be done through a
special election called for the purpose pursuant to this
section.
In case an officer resisns from hi s/her elected Dosition in

the SPTA-BOD onlv (while keeping his/her membership in
the SPTA-BOD). the SPTA-BOD sha-ll elect from amons
themselves the replacement for tJ:e vacated position.
The result of such election shall be documented in a Board

Resolution to be prepared and signed on the same day and
disseminated to appropriate autiorilies and the
SPTA/FPTA members immediately.
11.9.6In case of vacancy in the FPTA resulting from removal from

offrce under Sections 11.9.1, 11.9.2, 11.9.3, and 32.1.2
hereof, if applicable, t1:e new President of SPTA (in case of
Municipal and City FPTA) shall automatically fill in the
vacant position.
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ARTICLE III
CONVENING THE SPTA GTNERAL ASSEMBLY (GA},
PTA MEETINGS AND QUORIIM
Sectioa 12. Convening the SPTA GA

12.1The frst SPTA-GA of each SY shall be convened by the
incumbent SPIA-BOD (from previous SY or the outgoing SPTA-
BOD) prior to the conduct of elections for the current SY. The
convening of such SPTA-GA meeting shall not be later than 30
days from the date of school opening to discuss the following
matters:
12. 1. 1 report on physical, financial, a-nd other

accomplishments of the SPTA-BoD of the previous SY;
12.l.2orientation on the election procedures of HPTA, GTPTA,

and SPTA oIlicers, to be conducted by the ELECOM,
consistent with Section 10.3.5 hereof; and
12.1.3other PTA- and school-related matters.
l2.2The SPTA-BOD elected for the current SY shall convene the

SPTA-GA at least two (2) times a year. Meetings can either be
done physically (face-to-face) or remotely, or both (hybrid) in
consideration of unforeseen circumstances (e.g., pandemic,
ca-larnities, or thereabouts). To maximize the attendance of the
parent/guardian-members, it is highly encouraged that such
SP/IA-GA meetings be called on the same date arrd be held prior
to the actual distribution of Report Cards to the learners.
The SPTA-BOD elected for the current SY shall convene the

SPTA-GA at least two (2) times a year. Meetings can either be
done physically (face-to-face) or remotely, or botJl (hybrid) in
consideration of unforeseen circumstances (e.g., pandemic,
calamities, or thereabouts). To maximize the attendance of the
parent/guardian-members, it is highly encouraged that such
SPIA-GA meetings be called on the same date and be held prior
to the actual distribution of Report Cards to tlle learners.
Section 13. Meetin gs

13.1 Oreanizing PTA Meetines
13.1.1 PTA meetings at all levels may be conducted through
physical (face-to-face), remote, or hybrid
communications. The PIA officers shall coordinate witl:
the homeroom adviser or school head witll respect to
the time, venue, ald other details/logistics tJlat may be
required in the conduct of the meeting. Subject to
existing laws, rules, and regulations, the homeroom
adviser or tJle school head shall support the conduct of
such meetings by making resources, logistics, or
facilities of the school readily available to the PTA.
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13. 1.2 The Notice of Meeting should be disseminated in the
same manner provided under Section 10,3.4 with
complete details on date, time, venue, preferred mode of
communication, agenda, and updates/agreement from
previous meetings, as applicable.
13.1.3 Members who cannot physically attend meetings but

have notified in advance the SPTA Chairperson/GTPTA
Representative / HPTA President and/or the PIA
Secretary of his/her intention to participate through
remote communications may be accomrnodated:
Prouided tha| the members have the capability and/or
have satisfied the requirements to participate in
meetings by remote communication under these
guidelines or the SPTA's by-laws. The PTA Secretary
shall take note of such fact in the minutes of the
meeting.
13. 1.4 A11 its own rules on how PTA

SPTAs shall adopt
members may parlicipate in meetings by remote
communication, which may be patterned after Section
1O.6.2 hereof. PTA members shall have the obligation of
meeting/satis$ing the reasonable logistical
requirements or resources required, including but not
limited to the following:
13.1.4.1 ensure stable access to internet connectivity or
telephone/mobile signal;
13.1.4.2 ensure provisions for load/credits to

appropriate mobile services;
13.l.4.3download/secure the compatible video-

conferencing platform being used by the PTA;
13.7.4.4 stay in a location that is free from aly noise or

disturbances that may disrupt the proceedings
of the meeting;
13.1.4.5 ensure access to clear voice/audio reception;

and
13. 1.4.6 satisfu other requirements to ensure the

smooth conduct of meetings through remote
communication.
13. 1.5 The meetings shall be documented through minutes of
meetings, attendance sheets, various reports/handouts
used, and pictures.
13.1.5.1 The minutes of all meetings of PTA members,
oflicers, or the SPTA-BOD shall set forth in
detail, among others: (a) the time and place
of the meeting; (b) the notice given; (c) the
agenda; (d) the communication modality
whether the meeting was physical, remote, or
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hybrid communications; (e) those present
noting their time of entry and exit; (f) those
absent; and (g) every act done or ordered at
the meeting.
13. 1.5.2 Upon the request of a PTA member and with

the consent of all attendees, the meeting may
be recorded in audio/video formats: Prouided.
tha| if there is an objection, the presiding
offrcer of the meeting shall take note of the
objection ald may proceed with the recording
of the meeting if maj ority of the members
present constituting the quorum approves
the request to record the meeting.
13.1.5.3 Upon the request of a PTA member, the yeas

and naUs must be taken on any motion or
proposition, and a record thereof carefully
made. The protest of a PIA member, oIlicer,
or SPTA-BOD on any action or proposed
action must be recorded in full upon their
request.
13. 1.s.4 A11 minutes of PTA meetings must be duly

signed by the Secretary, approved by the
SPTA Chairperson/GTPTA Representative/
President, and contents noted by the
homeroom adviser or the school head within
seven (7) calenda-r days from the conduct of
the meeting. The approved minutes must be
properly frled and kept in accordance with
Section 27.6 and, other relevant sections
hereof.
t3.2 Leve ls of PTA Meetinss

13.2.7 HPTA Meetings. The HPTA meetings shall, among
others, be:
13.2.1.1 a venue for the conduct of HPIA elections,
parent/ guardian-members orientation (school
and homeroom policies, HPTA rules and
regulations, etc.), and parent/guardian-
members consultation;
13.2.1.2 atterded by the homeroom adviser ald

parent/guardian-members in a homeroom;
13.2. 1.3 conducted quarterly simultaneously with the

distribution of Report Cards. Special meetings
may, however, be held as often as necessary;
and
73.2.7.4 a venue for discussion of HPTA activities,

issues, and concerns for the leamers,
teachers, and other school-related matters.
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13.2.2 GrPTA Meetings. The GrPTA meetings which shall be
presided over by tie GrPTA Representative shall,
among others, be:
13.2.2.1 a venue for the conduct of GrPTA elections,

GrPTA-CoR orientation (GTPTA rules and
regulations, etc.), and GrPTA-CoR and
parent/ guardian-members consultation;
73.2.2.2 attended by the homeroom advisers, GrPTA-

CoR, and/or parent/guardian-members in a
grade level;
13.2.2.3 conducted quarterly simultaneously with the

distribution of Report Cards. Special meetings
may, however, be held as often as necessary;
ald
13.2.2.4 a venue for discussion of GrPTA activities,
issues, and concerns for the learners,
13.2.3 SPTA Meetings. The SPIA-BOD and EXECOM

meetings, which may be held jointly or separately and
presided over by the SPTA-BOD Chairperson/SPTA-
EXECOM President shall, among others, be:
13.2.3. I a venue for the conduct of SPTA-BOD

elections, SPTA-BOD orientation (SPIA-BOD
rules and regulations, etc.), and SPIA-BOD
members consultation;
73.2.3.2 attended by tlle SPTA-BOD officers and

members, and/or school head;
13.2.3.3 conducted at least once every two (2) months

unless otherwise provided in their by-laws. As
it may be deemed necessary, a special
meeting may be held upon the call of the
SPTA President;
13.2.3.4 a venue to discuss and address

administrative, technical, and logistical issues
peculiar to the school/community;
13.2.3.5 a venue to discuss ways and means to

improve the teaching and learning
environment in the school concerned, plan
fundraising projects, including strategies to
support the HPTAs and the GTPTAs; and
13.2.3.6 a venue for discussion of SPTA activities,

issues, and concerns for the learners,
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Section 14. Quorum
14.1 A quorum shall be established before the start of any meeting
of the SPTA-GA, HPIA, GTPTA, and SPIA-BOD and EXECOM.
For purposes of these guidelines, a quofl,rm for SPTA-GA,
HPTA, and GrPTA meetings sha-ll consist of forty percent (40%)
of its total membership.
For GrPTA-CoR and SPTA-BOD and EXECOM meetings, a

quorum shall consist of a majority (5O%+ 1) of its total
membership.
t4.2 If a quorum is not met within 6O minutes from the time set
forth in the notice of the meeting, said meeting shall be
adjoumed. In such a case, it shall be recorded that no meeting
was conducted due to the lack of a quomm. Nonetheless, the
SP[A-GA, HPTA, GTPTA, and SPTA-BOD and EXECOM present
may constitute themselves as a consultative body for the
purpose of discussing PTA-related matters.
14.3 No resolution shall be proposed or voted upon unless there is a

quorum. Unless these guidelines provide for a greater number,
a majority vote of the members present constituting the
quorum shall be sufficient to adopt or pass a motion or a
resolution.
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ARTICLT TV
THE FEDERATED PTA (FPTAI
Section 15. Orgaaizing Federated PTAS

RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) mandates the
organization of the LSB in the municipal, city, and provincial levels
and to include, as representatives, the duly elected Presidents of
FPTAs from these levels. RA 7160 provides tJlat the SEF of
municipalities, cities, arrd provinces shall be used to support
education activities at the localities, subject to the authority
provided for in DepEd-DBM-DILG Joint Circular (JC) No. 1, s. 2017
(Revised Guidelines on the Use of the SEF), as amended by JC Nos.
1 and 2, s. 2O2O. To carry out these important mandates, these
guidelines provide for the regulation of the operations of the
Federation of PTAs.
Section 16. Com position of Federated PTAS at the Municipal, City, and
Provincial Levels
16.1 Federated PTA (FPTA). Refers to the PTA organized in each
municipality, cit5r, or province.
16. 1. 1 All duly elected PTA BOD Chairpersons (who are

serving concurrently as PTA EXECOM Presidents as
provided under these guidelines) of public basic
education schools in the municipality or city shall
compose t}:e Municipal or Citg FPTAs; and
16.7.2 Nl duly elected Chairpersons of the Municipal FPTA-

BOD and Component City FPTA-BOD (who are serving
concurrently as Municipal or Component City FPTA-
EXECOM Presidents as provided under these
guidelines) shall compose the Prouincial FPTA.
16.2 T}:.e municipal, city, and provincial FPTAs may elect between
five (5) to fifteen (15) BOD members: Prouided that, the SDS
shall specify the number of BOD members to be elected (which
must be odd in number) depending on the number of SpTA-
BOD Chairpersons in the municipality or city, or the number
of municipal or component city FPTA-BOD Chairpersons in the
province.
16.3 The FPTA-BOD shall elect a set of officers which shall

comprise of the
following: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson,
Secretary, and Treasurer.
16.4 The elected Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretar5z of

the FPTA-BOD shall serve as the concurrent president, Vice-
President, and Secretar5z of the FpTA-EXECOM, respectively.
Furthermore, the BOD shalt appoint a Collecting and
Disbursing OIIicer from arnong its members present during the
election to serve in the SPTA-EXECOM. Additional oflicers
(e.g., Business Manager and Auditor) may be appointed from
among the FPTA-BOD members through a resolution executed
by the FPTA-BOD, as it may deem necessary, or as may be
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provided by its by-laws: Prouided that, tt,e number of the
FPTA-EXECOM shaU not exceed one-half ( 1 / 2) of the number
of FPTA-BOD members.
16.5 The FPIA-EXECOM shall perform the same duties and

responsibilities provided under Section 11.7 hereof.
16.6 The rules on meetings and quorum for SPTA-GA and SPTA-
BOD/SPIA-EXECOM provided under Sections 13 and i4
hereof sha-ll also govern FPTA arrd FP|A-BOD/FPTA-EXECOM
meetings to the extent applicable.
Section 17. Election and Terms of OIIice of Federated PTA Officers

17.1 Election Timeline. The indicative dates of FPTA elections at t]le
municipal, city, and province shall be included in the calendar
of activities of the city and division offices concerned each
year. The timeline for the municipal or city FPTA election of the
BOD members and its EXECOM Offrcers shall be within sixty
(6O) ca-lendar days from the flrst day of classes, while the
election for the provincial FPIA-BOD members and its
EXECOM Officers sha-ll be within seventy-five (75) calendar
days from the first day of classes.
17.2 Election Procedures. Elections of the FF'IA sha-1l be facilitated

by the Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS) designated by
the Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) in the case of
municipalities and the SDS in the case of cities and provinces.
They shall provide the venue and logistical support, observe
t}le election timeline, and shal1 not interfere with the conduct
of the elections. The FPTA elections shall be conducted
through physical (face-to-face), remote, or hybrid
communication following these procedures:
t7.2.t Every start of the meeting for the election of FPTA-
BOD, the PTA Chairpersons present shall first orgatize
their ELECOM to oversee the conduct of elections. The
elections shall be by secret ballot, ald no proxy or
absentee voting shall be allowed. The SDS shall decide
the composition and the manner of selection of the
ELECOM members. The SDS may pattern after Section
10.3 and other relevant sections of these guidelines the
duties and responsibilities to govern the ELECOM and
the condr-rct of FPTA election.
17.2.2 ^fhe SPTA Chairpersons in the municipality/city (in

case of the Municipal/ City FF'IA) and the FPTA
Chairpersons in the municipal/component city (in case
of Provincial FPTA) shall elect from among themselves
their BOD consistent with Section 16.2 hereof.
Thereafter, the FPTA-BOD shall elect, from among
themselves, its oflicers, consistent with Section 16.3
hereof.
17.2.3 'the election of FPTA-BOD and its officers, regardless of

levels, shall follow the modalities described in Section
1O.6 (Modes of Elections) hereof.
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17.2.4 Nter the election, the FPTA-BODs at the municipal,
city, or provincial levels shall inform the designated
PSDS or SDS ttrough a resolution of tJle duly elected
FPTA-BOD and its officers. This resolution shall be
certilied by the ELECOM.
17.2.5 Upon acceptance of the letter or resolution of the list of

duly elected FPTA-BOD members and officers from the
municipal, city, and provincial levels, the PSDS or SDS
shall officially transmit a copy of the letter or resolution
to the Municipal or City Mayor or the Provincial
Governor, for information and records purposes.
17.3 Te s of Oflice. The terms of oflice of the FPTA-BOD and the

FPIA-EXECOM shall be one (1) year from the date of their
election / appointment. They shall hold offrce until a new set of
offlcers has been elected and qualified. In no case shalt FPTA-
BOD and the FPTA-EXECOM serve for more than two (2)
consecutive terms.
In case of a fortuitous event or force majeure (e.g., pandemic;

typhoon, earthquake and other natural calamities; armed
conflicts; lawlessness; civil unrest) where conducting PTA
election pursuant to the different modes of conducting an
election as provided under Section 1O.6 hereof is not possible,
tJle existing oflicers sha-lI continue to hold over their respective
ollices or positions until a new set of offrcers has been elected
and qualified.
Without prejudice to the applicability of the preceding

paragraph, in case of a declaration of state of calamity or state
of emergency and physical (face-to-face) election is not possible
as the same is prohibited by law, loca-l ordinance, or any rule
or regulation issued by the relevant government agency or
local govemment unit, the election by remote communication
may still be adopted to proceed with the conduct of election as
soon as possible.
Sectioa 18. Duties and Responslblllties of a Federated pTA (FpTAl atrd Its
Officers
18.1 The Federated PTA shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
18.1.1Pursuant to RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 199f ),

the duly elected FPTA-BOD Chairpersons (concurrently
serving as FPTA-EXECOM Presidents) from the
municipality, city, and provincial levels shatl represent
the FPTAs in their respective LSBs.
18.l.2The FPTAs shall conduct regular focus goup
discussions with their respective constituents on
matters that may be discussed in the LSB and
thereafter, submit a report to their constituents on the
outcomes of the LSB meetings attended. Such report
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may include, arnong others, the kind and amount of
projects in certain schools to be supported by the SEF.
18.l.3Elected Chairpersons (concurrently serving as FPTA-

EXECOM Presidents) of the municipality, city, and
provincial FPTAs, in collaboration with the co-
chairpersons of the LSBs (i.e., PSDS and SDS), shall
ensure that the SEF of the LGU concerned is used to
fund essentia-l school requirements in accordance with
the provisions of DepEd-DBM-DILG JC No. 1, s. 2017,
JC Nos. I and 2, s. 2O2O, and other relevant laws, rules,
and regulations on the use of SEF.
18.2 The FPTA-BOD general duties a-nd responsibilities shall be

those enumerated under Section 11.6 hereof. In addition,
every FPTA-BOD shall perform the following specific duties
and responsibilities:
18.2.1To help their respective schools to formulate and
implement prograrns and projects intended to address
the welfare and learning needs of the learners.
18.2.2To promote various advocacies, campaigns, and

progrzrms and projects of DepEd and other government
agencies relating to learners' welfare and education.
18.2.3To advocate for Iaws or policies that further the

education, physical and mental health, welfare, and
safety of learners and teachers.
18.2.4To promote tJle collaboration and engagement of

families, educators, non-government organizations,
private sector, and other stakeholders in the education
of the leamers.
18.2.5To help ensure that the local government unit

concerned is responsive to the needs of tl:re basic
education system in the locality.
18.2.6To adopt its own by-laws, if it ftnds it necessary, to

provide additional guidelines on the operation and
organization of the Federated PTA: Prouided that, such
by-laws are not inconsistent with the eisting laws,
these guidelines, and other relevant DepEd issuances
on the matter; Prouided further that, ar.y question as to
the invalidity of a provision of such by-laws for being
inconsistent with existing laws, these guidelines, and
other relevant DepEd issuances on the matter shall be
filed with and resolved by the Regional Director (RD)
concerned.
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18.2.7To ensure t.Ile prompt creation of the following
committees:
18.2.7.1 FPTA Grievance Committee (FPTA-GC) rs

hereby created to address complaints involving
minor disagreements or conflicts or dispute
against the FPTA, the FPTA-BOD, or any of
their members relating to the performance of
their olficial functions as enumerated under
Section 3O hereof.
The FPTA-GC shali be composed of:
1A.2.7.1.1Chalperson - designated by the

SDS from among the members of
the FPTA-BOD; and
18.2.7.1.2Two (2) members - designated by the

the FPTA: Prouided" that, such
members are of good standing in the
school/ community as recommended
by the FPTA-BOD.
The FPTA-GC shall perform its duties and

responsibilities in accordance with Article VIII
hereof.
14.2.7 .2 FPTA Disciplinary Committee (FPTA-DC) is

hereby created to address complaints involving
light/minor and less grave offenscs,
major/grave offenses, or violation of rules filed
against the FPTA, the FPTA-BOD, or any of tJre
oflicers and members relating to the
performance of their ollicial functions as
enumerated under Section 31 hereof.
The FPTA-DC shall be composed of:
18.2.7.2.7 Chairperson - designated by the

the FPTA-BOD; alrd
78.2.7.2.2Two (2) members - designated by the

SDS from among tJle members of
the FPTA: Prouided thaL such
members are of good standing in the
school/ community as recommended
by the FPTA-BOD.
The FPTA-DC shall perform its duties and

responsibilities in accordance with Article VIII
hereof.
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1a.2.7.3 Other committees that FPTA-BOD may
organize, among otlers, are the following:
Committee on Finance, Committee on Ways
and Means, Committee on Programs and
Projects, Committee on Audit, and the
Committee on External and Community
Affairs. The FPTA-BOD is further authorized to
determine, among others, the terms of office of
the members thereof, as well as their
composition, powers, and responsibilities.
18.2.8To represent the interest of PTA members and learners

in the agenda of the LSB.
The FPTA-BOD members shall perform the above-enumerated
duties and responsibilities coUegially to promote the interest of
t}te school. The individual members of the FPTA-BOD shall
exercise functions that will promote tJle interest of the
school/municipality/ city/province they represent.
18.3 The FPTA-BOD offrcers shall perform the same duties and
responsibilities, as applicable, enumerated under Section
1 1.6.3 collegially to promote the interest of the learners,
parents, teachers, and the school at the municipality, city, or
provincial level.
18.4 The FPTA-EXECOM, composed of FPTA-BOD officers and

those appointed pursuant to Section 16.4 hereof, shall perform
the general duties and responsibilities enumerated under
Section 11.7 hereof. In addition, FPTA-EXECOM shall perform
the following specilic duties and responsibilities:
18.4.1 To conduct benchmarking activities on schools' best

practices that may be adapted by other schools.
18.4.2 To maintain good governance practices, including

enforcing the prevailing policies on health and safety,
securit5z, transparency, and accountability of the
schools and t}le LGU concerned.
18.4.3 To perform such other duties and responsibilities as

may be assigned by the FPTA-BOD.
18.5 Th e FPTA -EXECO M ollicers (concurrent and apoointed) shall

perform the same duties and responsibilities, as applicable,
enumerated under Sections 11.7.2 and 11.7.3 collegially to
promote the interest of the learners, pa-rents, teachers, and the
school at the municipality, city, or provincial level.
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ARTICLE V
RECOGNIZING A SCHOOL PTA AND ITS PRN/ILEGES
Section 19. Classification of School PTAs

19. 1 AII SPTAs to be organized for SY 2O2l-2O22, for purposes of
these guidelines, shall be deemed officially recogaized
SPTAs: Prouided that, such PTAs belong to schools with a
validly organized SPTA for the last two (2) SYs prior to tie
effectivity hereof. These officially recognized SPTAs shall satisfy
the requirements enumerated under Section 20 hereof to
maintain its status as such: Prouided that, iI the SPTA fails to
satisfu said requirements to maintain its status as an officially
recognizcd SPTA for two (2) consecutive SYs, said SPTA shali
revert to the status of a non-offrcially recognized SPTA.
79.2 An ollicially recogalzed SPIA is one which is organized

under these guidelines and has satisfred Sections 19. 1 and 20
hereof. As such, it is allowed to collect VSCs and other
authorized contributions at any time of the SY subject to
Section 26.2 hereol and other laws, DepEd rules and
regulations on the collection of VSCs arrd shall enjoy the
privileges of an olhcially recognized SPTA as provided under
Section 23 hereof.
19.3 All newly organized SPTAs and/or schools without a vaJidly

organized SPTAs for the last two (2) SYs prior to the effectivity
of these guidelines shall be considered as aon-ofllcially
recognlzed SPTAs.
19.4 A ron-officidly recognlzed SPIA is one which is newly

created or organized SPTA under these guidelines and has not
yet satisfied Sections 19.1 and 20 hereof. Subject to the
limitations enumerated under Section 23. 1.5. 1, a non-offrcially
recognized SPTA may still collect PTA membership dues at any
time of the SY and may enjoy the privileges of an ollicially
recognized SPTA, if allowed by the school head, as provided
under Section 23.2 hercof .
Section 20. Requirements for a School PfA to be Oflicially Recognized

2O. I This provision shall apply to all non-officially recognized SPTAs
as provided under Sections 19.3 and 19.4 hereof, and to
former oflicially recognized SPTAs that reverted to the status of
non-ofhcially recognized SPTAs as provided under Section 19.1
hereof.
This shall also apply in case of a school established after SY

2O2O-2O21 and orgalizes an SPTA for the first time:. Prouided
tha4 tl:,e SPTA of such newly established school must satisfy
the requirements provided under Section 2O.2 for two (2)
consecutive SYs for it to be considered as offrcially recognized
SPTA.
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2O.2 An SPTA, to be considered officially recognized, must satisfy
the following requirements by the end of the current SY:
20.2.1 election of all ollicers of HPTAs, GrPTAs, and SPTA as
provided in Sections 7 and lO hereof;
20.2.2 submission of the list of all duly elected officers of the

HPTAs, GrPTAs, SPTA, and members of the BOD as
supported by their respective Oaths of Offrce;
2O.2.3 adoption of an oflicial name of the SPTA bearing the

name of the school (e.g', Parent-Teacher Association of
Quezon City Science High School or Quezon City
Science High School Parent-Teacher Association);
20.2.4 opening of a bank account and conducting its frnancial

businesses in accordance with Article VII hereof;
20.2.5 submission of SPTA calendar of activities;

2O.2.6 conduct of at least two (2) GAs a year, which may
coincide with homeroom meetings or distribution of
Report Cards;
20.2.7 active participation in the school improvement

planning, Bigada Eslatela, Biga'da Pagbasa'
bo--".r".-"tti/ Graduation or Recognition/Moving-
Up exercises, among others;
2O.2.8 holding of at least two (2) school-wide PTA activities as

provided under Section 24, subject to applicable DepEd
policies and guidelines;
2O.2.9 implementation of at least one (1) priority project listed

in the SIP; and
2O.2.lO submission of the following documents within thirty

(3O) days after the end of the SY:
2O.2.lO.l Accomplishment Report - The HPIA

President and Secretar5z of each homeroom
class shall submit the HPTA
accomplishment report to their respective
homeroom advisers for review and approval'
Once approved, each HPTA President shall
submit the same to their respective GrPTA
Representatives, who shall then consolidate
and endorse the reports to the SPTA-BOD
Secretar;z. These reports shall be further
consolidated by the SPIA-BOD Secretary
and integrated into the overall
accomplishment report of the SPTA, which
the Chairperson shall report and submit to
the SPTA-BOD and the school head'
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20.2.70.2 Report of Financial Operations - The
aforesaid Accomplishment Report shall be
supported by a Report of Finalcial
Operations of al1 the HPTAs and the SPTA.
The SPTA-BOD Treasurer shall ensure the
availability of the SPTA logbook of activities
and financial transactions, including other
financial records for inspection by the
school head and/or the present Division
PTA AIIairs Committee any time. A Report of
Financial Operations duly signed by the
SPIA-BOD Chairperson and Treasurer shall
be reported and submitted to the SPIA-BOD
and the school head. Such financial
report/ statement shall be reviewed by ttre
Division Accountant.
Section 21. Issuance ofa Certilicate of Recognition to SPTAs

2 1. 1 School heads shall issue a Certificate of Recognition within
thirty (3O) days from the effectivity of these guidelines to all
SPTAs given automatic recognition under these guidelines
and/or all SPTAs that satisfu the requirements provided under
Section 19. 1.
21.2 For non-oflicially recognized SPTAs, as enumerated under

Sections 19.4 and 2O.1, paragraph I and which have complied
with the requirements under Section 2O.2 hereof, the school
head shall issue a Certilicate of Recogrrition to the SPTA within
thirty (3O) days from the beginning of the Sy immediately
following the SY when the said requirements were satisfred.
21.3 In case of newly established schools as stated under Section

20.1, paragraph 2, and aJter satisfaction of the requirements
under Section 2O.2 hereof for two (2) consecutive Sys, the
school head shall issue the Certificate of Recognition to tJre
SPTA within thirty (30) days from the beginning of the next Sy
immediately following the SY when the said requirements were
satisfred.
Sectioa 22. Iacorporatlon or Reglstration Eith the Sccudtles aad Erchange

Commissloa (SEC|
An SPIA/FPTA may or may not be incorporated with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC). If incorporated, the registered
entity shall, as far as practicable, be used in the organization of the
SPIA.
In relation to Sections 11.6.2 and 18.2.6 hereof, the SpTA/FpTA

may adopt its ou,n by-laws if it frnds it necessary, to provide
additional guidelines on the operation and organization of the
SPTA/FPTA: Provided that, such by-laws are not inconsistent with
t1:e existing laws, these guidelines, and other relevant DepEd
issuances on the matter; Provided further that, arry question as to
the invalidit5r of a provision of such by-laws for being inconsistent
with existing laws, tJrese guidelines, and other relevant DepEd
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issuances on t.I:e matter shall be filed with and resolved by the SDS
(in case of an SPTA) or the RD (in case of the FPIA). The decision of
the SDS/RD shall be fina-l ald executory unless a petition for the
review on such decision is filed under Section 43 hereof.
Sectioa 23. Priwileges ofa Recogalzed PfA

23.1 The privileges of recogrrized SPTAs include, but not limited to,
the following:
23.r.1 construct a building or structure in accordance with
the SIP and undertale any permanent renovation or
improvement on building, structure, or fixture within
the school premises for its office or headquarters:
Prouided ,hct, such construction will be automatically
considered as a property of tJle school. A written
agreement shall be executed before the improvement or
construction takes place. A Deed of Donation shall also
be executed by and between the SPTA and the school
immediately aJter the completion of the improvement or
construction;
23. 1.2 use of any available space within the school premises
as its oflice or headquarters'. Prouided that, costs
pertinent to electricity, water, and other utilities shall
be for the account of the SPTA. However, should the
school need such space, the SPTA shall vacate the
space immedi ately: Prouided further, that the school
shall have an alternative space/location where they
can transfer;
23.1.3 represent the PTA members in the following:

23.1.3.1 School Governance Council (SGC);
23.1.3.2 Child Protection Committee; and
23. 1.3.3 Bigada Eslstela Technical Working Group
(TWG) and other TWGs created at the school
level engage partners such as Brigada
to
Pagbasa, Adopt-a-School, Optan Kalusugan
sa DepM and other similar activities.
23. 1.4 access pertinent information about learners, available

in DepEd's Unified Information Systems, in aid of
formulating activities ald projects to improve learning,
subject to the provisions of RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act
ol 2Ol2) and Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 issued by
the OIIice of the President on July 23, 2O16 on
Freedom of Information ;
23.1.5 undertake the following activities

23.1.5.1 not more than four (4) fundraising activities to
support the school's academic and co-
curricular programs, projects, ald activities,
including parent-initiated seminars and
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capacity-building activities, subject to DepEd
policies and guidelines: Prouided that, the
SPTA shall comply with the "No Collection
Policy' of the Department (or the collection
shall be purely voluntary);
23.7.5.2 accept donations, whether cash or in kind

(e.g., school supplies, materials, and
equipment), from private sector or
stakeholders. In the case of a non-officially
recognized SPTA, acceptance of donations
shall be directly coursed through the Adopt-a-
School Program Coordinator or school head;
and
23.1.5.3 act as an observer in the school's

procurement activities and participate in the
school's Technical Inspection and Acceptance
Committee, subject to the provisions of RA
9184 (Govemment Procurement Reform Act).
23.1.6 eligible to be elected as BOD of the Municipal, City, or
Provincial FPIA.
23.2 Except for the privilege accorded to an offrcially recognized
SPTA under Section 23.1.6 above, a non-oflicially recognized
SPTA may be allowed to exercise any of the above enumerated
privileges under this section, subject to the sound discretion of
the school head.
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ARTICLTVI
ALLOWED AND PROIIIBITED ACTTVITIF^S OF A PTA
Section 24. Nlowed PfA Activlties

A PTA, whether oflicially recognized or not, is allowed to conduct
activities that will direcily support the leamers, teaching and non-
teaching personnel, schoot, other parents/guardians' and
thl school premises or which involve the school' its
"om-urrity-asenumeratedunderthissectionAllP'lAactivities
within
p..so.rnel or learners shall be with prior consultaLion arrd approval
Lf the school head. The activities that may be conducted by a PTA
shall be based on the following:
24.1Su p to Learn ers
24.1'lPurchase and/or donation of the following items:

24.7. l. I supplementary learning resources' textbooks'
ref".enc. books, science laboratory equipment,
or related materials for the classroom or school
library;
24.1.1.2 school supplies for distribution to the learners'
such as tags, pencils, notebooks, and other
learning materials;
24.1.1.g lCT-based intervention/ support to the

teaching-learning process using instructional
technologies such as electronic reader, desl<top
comput.is, laptops, tablets, hardware and
software, internet connectivity, television sets,
radios, printers, and multimedia materials;
and
24.1.1.4 other necessities for the use of learners' such

as hygiene kits, footwear, and nutritional
supplements.
24.\.2Orgarize activities or events including' but not limited

to:
24.1.2.1 acad.emic enrichment activities llke Bigada

Pagbasa or other reading programs' peer
tearning sessions, informative talks, and other
similar activities;
24.1 .2.2 learner support activities like outreach
programs, and advocacy campaigns in radios,
TVs, and print media; and
24.1.2.3 organiz* seminars, webinars' and capacity-

Uulaing activities to engage and empower the
parentslguardians to pursue lifelong learning
goals for themselves and their learners, and to
support teachers in their continuing
professional develoPment.
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24.1.3Partner with the Supreme Pupil/Student Government
on their programs, projects, and activities consistent
with existing laws, DepEd rules and regulations on the
matter.
24.2 Support to School Improvement
24.2.lParticipate in the annual conduct ol Bigada Eskwela.
24.2.2Parncipate in the preparation of the SIP and in the

review of School-Based Managemeot (SBM) practices.
24.2.3 Construct a building or structure and undertake aly

permanent renovation or improvement on building,
structure, or hxture within school for teaching and
learning.
24.2.4Purchase and, /or donate items for school improvement

and maintenance, including but not limited to:
24.2.4.I furniture and fixtures, equipment and
appliances for classrooms and the school;
24.2.4.2 sports and recreational equipment for school
sports, learners' play area, and the like;
24.2.4.3 water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in
school; and
24.2.4.4 school safety components, such as gates,

barriers/walls, and school ground
improvement.
24.3 Support to Communitv Development
24.3.7 Orgatize activities or events that will:
24.3.1.7 promote community engagement such as

clean-up drives, tree planting, urban farming,
and other similar activities;
24.3.1.2 promote health and wellness such as mental
and physical health campaigns, and
advocacy campaigns on the prevention and
mitigation of infectious and communicable
diseases;
24.3.L.3 recognize the exceptional contributions of

learners, parents / guardians and teachers to
the community;
24.3.1.4 keep the school community informed of
current events, reform initiatives, issues, and
accomplishments by publishing and
distributing information fliers, newsletters,
reports, and the like; and
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24.3.1.5 partner with the LGU, non-government
organizations, civil society orga-nizations, and
the private sector in improving the quality of
basic education at the local level.
Section 25. Prohibited PTA Actiwities or Acts of PTA Oflicers

25. I PTAs and their ollicers are prohibited from performing the
following:
25. l. I engaging in any partisan political activity within school

premises or using the SPIA in any partisan political
activitY;
25.1.2 operating a calteen/school supplies store, or being a
concessionaire thereof inside the school or nearby
premises, or offering these services to the school as its
client either directly or indirectly;
25. 1.3 selling insurance and/or pre-need plans and recruiting
in multilevel marketing or other similar
schemes/programs to learners and/or their
parent/ guardian-members ;
25.1.4 receiving any form of salaries, honoraria, emoluments,

or other forms of compensation from the funds of the
PTA especially for PTA oflicers, BOD and EXECOM
members, and other committee members;
25.1.5 using the name of the school for unauthorized
solicitation of frnancia,l or other resources from private
donors or stakeholders;
25.1.6 charging any service fees against the amount collected
from VSCs;
25.L7 engaging in fundraising activities in excess of what is

allowed under Section 23. 1.5.1; and
25. 1.8 such other acts or circumstances analogous to the

foregoing.
25.2 Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be dealt

with corresponding sanctions as provided under Section 32
hereof.
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ARTICLE VII
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Section 26. General Policies oa Flaancial Transactioas of Homeroom and

School PfAs
26. 1 Consistent with existing laws, rules and regulations
implementing DepEd's "No Collection Policy," the collection of
VSCs shall only be allowed through tJ:e PTAs: Prouided that,
tlle collection of VSCs and performalce of other frnancial
transactions shall only be allowed whenever they support the
programs and activities identified in the SIP: Prouided further,
that it shall be done in close coordination with the homeroom
adviser and/or the school head concerned.
26.2 Nl PTA collections shall begin on the third (3'a) month of

classes until the end of the SY and shall be guided by the
following:
26.2.1 Kindersarten to Grade 4 learners: O nly PTA

membership dues shall be collected from these
learners in a reasonable amount to be determined by
the SPTA-BOD. Except for said voluntary PTA
membership due, no other VSCs shall be collected
from kindergarten to Grade 4 learners.
26.2.2 Grades 5 to 12 learners: The DepEd-authorized VSCs
that may be collected from these learners are shown in
Table 2 below. In relation Section 5.12 hereof, other
VSCs that may support activities identifred in the SIP
may also be collected from tl:ese learners.
Table 2: DepEd-Authorlzed Volutrtary School Contributions (VSCs)
Contributions Amount per Learaer

Philippine Red Cross P50.00
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Reasonable amount to be

Membership Dues2 determined by the
SPTA-BOD
Learners Organizations Based on existing school policies
Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) P50.00

Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) Ps0.00
School Publications
Elementary P60.00
High School P90.00
Anti-TB Fund Drive P5.00
I PTA membership dues, being a vsc, its non-pa).ment shall not be a ground for disqualification
of
a parent/guardian from being a PIA member, and shall not prevent such parent/guardian-
mernber from exercising the rights and privileges of a bona nde plA member.
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26.2.3ln the collection of VSCs, the PTA shall consider the
following:
26.2.3.1 The collection VSCs shall be strictly on a
voluntar5r basis.
26.2.3.2 The amount of VSCs for the fundraising

projects of the PTA shall be agreed upon
during the GA and sha-ll be concurred by the
school head.
26.2.3.3 PTAs shall refrain from setting exorbitant

amounts for VSCs.
26.2.3.4 PTA membership fees shall be collected only

once within a school year from
parent/ guardian-members, regardless of the
number of their learners in the school.
26.2.3.5 VSCs shall be collected by the F'IA

Treasurer and/or the duly auttrorized
representative as approved by the SPTA-
BOD, who shall issue pre-numbered
receipts for every collection made. The total
amount collected each day will be deposited
to the PTA bank account consistent with
Section 27.3 hereof . The tota-l amount of
deposit must tally with the total amount
reflected in tJre pre-numbered receipts.
26.2.3.6 No other school personnel, except those

allowed under Sections 26.2.3.5, 26.2.3-7,
29.1 and other relevant sections hereof,
shall collect fees from learners, nor shall
they safekeep and/or disburse such funds.
26.2.3.7 Learner organizations may authorize the

PTAs to collect their VSCs for the
organizations' Programs, projects, or
activities. The amount collected by the PTAs
shall be remitted immediately to the
Treasurer of the learner organization
concerned or to t]e authorized
representative of the school on the day it
was collected. No service fee shall be
charged against any learner organization by
the PTAs.
26.23.a In no case shall the non-pa5,Tnent of VSCs

be made as a basis for non-admission, non-
promotion, or non-issuance of a Report
Card, Certifrcate of Good Moral Character,
and/or school clearance or denial of any
benefit to a student bY the school
concerned.
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26.3 The rules provided under this section, including the amounts
that may be collected voluntarily, shall be subject to changes
or adjustments by subsequent DepEd issuances on the
matter.
Section 27. Financial Management and Reporting

27.t All SPTAs, whether officially recognized or not, and FPIAs
must be required to open and maintain an "and/or" bank
account witJl a passbook, preferably a checking account, in a
reputable bank as determined by the SPTA-BOD/FPTA-BOD.
It shall be opened in the name of the Chairperson, Vice-
Chairperson, and Treasurer of the SPTA/FPIA, unless the
SPTA/ FPIA is registered with the SEC, the bank account
shall be opened under the name of the SPTA/FPTA as
registered with the SEC. The SPTA/ FPIA bank account shall
also be governed by the following provisions:
27. 1. 1 While the bank account shall be opened as an

"and/or" bank account, all the Chairperson, Vice-
Chairperson, and the Treasurer shall be required to
serve as account signatories to sign all documents
necessary to open and maintain balk accounts and
conduct financial transactions including, but not
limited to, deposits/withdrawals/ fund transfers, and
check issuances.
27.7.2 The "or" portion of the "and/or" nature of the bank

account shall only apply in the event of a PTA oflicer-
signatory's removal from oIlice or the declaration of
his/her position as vacant as provided under Sections
11.9 and 32 hereof respectively: Prouided, tiat in such
an event, the remaining signatories shall immediately
withdraw all the money ald close the bank account
concerned. The PTA oIficer elected to occupy the
position vacated by the former PTA offrcer-signatory,
together with the concerned PIA officers designated by
these guidelines shall immediately open a new bank
account in accordance hereof.
27.2 lf the PTA is unable to open its own bank account in
accordance with the preceding section due to justifiable
reasons, such PTA may still collect PTA membership fees and
other VSCs for its fundraising projects: prouided. that, such
collections shall be recorded and kept in accordance with
Section 27 .5 arrd other relevant sections of these guidelines.
If the PTA has an edsting bank account prior to the issuance

of these guidelines, the PTA may continue to use such bank
account: Prouided that, it is compliant with the requirements
of Section 27. 1.
27.3 Consistent with the provisions under t.Ilis section, the

collection of VSCs shall only be allowed through the pTAs.
Except for the PTA membership dues and other pTA-related
VSCs, all collections by the pTA shall be remitted to the
Treasurer of the school learner organization or the authorized
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representative of the school, as applicable, on the same day
when such VSCs are collected. Meanwhile, collections made
for PTA-related VSCs or fundraising projects shall be
deposited to the PTA account on the day they are collected, or
if not possible, on the next banking day. Until the PTA is able
to open its own balk account, the PTA Treasurer sha-ll
safekeep such VSCs. He/She shall not commingle the PTA
funds with his/her personal fund and shall keep the same in
a separate and secured place.
27 .4 HYIAs and GTPTAs shall likewise be required to open their

own bank accounts if they engage in authorized fundraising
activities: Prouid.ed that, they shall comply with all the
requirements stated under Section 23.1.5.i and all other
relevant sections hereof.
27.5 PTAs shall maintain an ollicial logbook to record all its

activities and financial transactions, whether in cash or in-
kind. The estimated value of in-kind contributions must also
be recorded, and copies of supporting receipts/documents
must be properly kept on frle.
27.6 Recordkeeping, Disbursement and Reporting

27.6.1 Subject to the provisions of RA 10173 (Data Privacy
Act of 2Ol2) and the Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016
issued by the Oflice of the President on July 23, 2016
on Freedom of Information, the PTA shall maintain a
complete Iile of a-11 documents pertaining to its
operations including, but not limited to, the following:
27.6.1.1 an official logbook for a-ll its activities and
fi nancia.l transactions;
27 .6.1.2 pre-numbered receipts and invoices;

27 .6.L.3 reports and other documents submitted to
the school head and/or the Division PTA
Affairs Committee; and
27.6.1.4 other important documents pertaining to PTA
operations which include, among others:
27.6.1.4.1 Notices of Meetings,
27.6.1.4.2 Attendance Sheets,
27.6.1.4.3 Minutes of the meetings, and
27.6.1.4.4 Resolutions
27.6.2 Nl PTA records must be kept secured or always locked
in the school premises and cannot be taken out unless
authorized by the majority vote of the Officers of the
PTA. The school head sha-ll provide a space or cabinet
where the SPTA Secretary shall organize all such
records and documents properly.
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27.6.3 Nl PTA collections shall be deposited to its authorized
account immediately, or if not possible, on the next
banking day, and a copy of the validated deposit slip
and the updated passbook must be returned to the
PTA cabinet or zrny storage drawer or room for
security. The PTA Treasurer shall furnish a machine-
validated slip indicating the outstanding balance of
the PTA account on a monthly basis to the PTA
officers and the school head.
27.6.4 T}:.e opening and closing of bank accounts shall be

supported by appropriate resolutions adopted by a
majority vote of the SPTA-BOD/FPTA-BOD members.
When opening bank accounts, the SP/|A/ FPIA
resolution must properly identifu the new authorized
signatories of the account.
27.6.5 Signing of checks or withdrawal slips involving an

amount of Ten Thousand Pesos (Phpl0,OOO.OO) and
above shall be supported by appropriate resolutions
adopted by a majority vote of the SPTA-BOD/FPTA-
BOD members: Provided that, 1f the amount involved
is below Ten Thousand Pesos (Php1O,O0O.OO), it shall
be supported by appropriate resolutions adopted by a
majority vote of t}re SPTA-BOD/FPTA-BOD officers
only. Al1 resolutions covering the financial
transactions relative to the bank account must
indicate the purpose/s for which such transaction/ s
must be incurred.
27.6.6 No cash advance sha]l be allowed without a PTA

resolution and a fully accomplished petty cash
voucher: Prouided that, liquidation of previous cash
advances of concerned PTA oflicials, if there is any,
has been settled.
27.6.7 A Report on the Physical and Financial Status of the

PTA Operations duly signed by its oflicers shall be
submitted twice every SY (at tlle end of each semester
or two quarters):
27.6.7.1 For HPTA - to the homeroom adviser, copy
furnished the school head;
27 .6.7 .2 For SPTA - to the school head, copy
furnished the Schools Division Offrce
concerned; and
27.6.7.3 For FPTAs at the municipal, city, and

provincial levels - to the Schools Division
OIIice, copy furnished the Regional OIfice
concerned.
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27.6.8 lrt case of Finalcial Status Reports, the BOD Officers
must always attach a copy of the updated passbook,
updated machine-validated outstanding balance for
the reference month, a listing of all resolutions
passed, and a summarSz of all petty cash vouchers and
collection receipts issued for the period being reported.
Sectiotr 28. Transparency and Accountablllty

2A.t To ensure transparency and accountability, all PTA records,
regardless of the form in which they are stored, shall be open
to inspection by any PIA member at reasonable hours on
school days upon submission of a request in writing to the
SP|A-BOD/FPIA-BOD Secretary stating the reason for such
inspection. If the SPIA-BOD/FPIA-BOD frnds the reasons for
the request for inspection meritorious, it shall grant the sarne:
Prouided tha| lf the request involves personal, sensitive
personal, or privileged information, PTA may grant or deny
such request consistent with the provisions of RA 10173 (Data
Privacy Act of 20721. Any decision by the SPTA-BOD/FPIA-
BOD denying the request for inspection may be appealed to
the SDS.
28.2 PTAs are required to install a PTA bulletin board outside of its
office and create a PTA social media platform account where
announcements, approved resolutions, financial statements,
financial and accomplishment reports, and other required
reports, shall be posted.
Section 29. Turnover of PfA Records , Activities, and Funds

29.7 At the end of the SY, all PTA documents, records, passbooks,
and the oIlicial logbook of activities and other resources must
be properly accounted for and turned over to the school head.
In the event that there are undeposited collections of the PTA
consisting of VSCs collected on behalf of the school and VSCs
collected for the PTA's fundraising projects, notwithstanding
the requirements provided under Section 27.3 hereof, such
undeposited collections shall a-lso be turned over to the school
head who shall ensure the deposit of the same to the PTA bank
account the next banking day. The turnover shall be done in a
meeting solely called for the purpose. The school head shal1
acknowledge receipt in writing of all resources being tumed
over by the previous PTA, safekeep and protect them until a
new set of PTA oflicers is elected and qua,lified.
29.2 If the PTA engages in an activity during the school break (e.g.,
Bigada Esktaelal, the PTA olEcers must pass a resolution to
be able to make use of the PTA funds as reflected in t.lle
passbook, the logbook, and other records. Such resources
accessed by the PTA officers from the homeroom adviser
and/or school head shall be returned immediately with a
complete report on the activity implemented supported by all
available receipts and vouchers.
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29.3 Consistent with Sections 10.5. 15 and 29.1 hereof, the school
head at the opening of the new SY shall turn over the
passbook, logbook, PTA records, documents and other
resources to the newly elected PTA ollicers of the current SY in
the presence of the outgoing PTA officers.
29.4 lf the school head transfers, resigns, retires, or is separated

from the school, a-11 the above enumerated PTA resources shall
be turned over to the newly designated school head.
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ARTICLE VIII
CONFLICTS/DISPUTE RF^SOLUTION, DISCPLINARY
PROCEEDINGS AND SANCTIONS
Section 30. Grievance Proceedings

3O. 1 In relation to Sections 1 1.8. I and 18.2.7 .l hereof, PTA-
related complaints and grievances atising between and among
members and/or ollicers of the PTA shall be disposed of in
accordance with these guidelines: Provided that, the
complaint does not involve light/minor, less grave and
grave/major offenses. Such complaints may include, but not
limited to, the following:
3O. 1. 1 improper implementation of PTA policies and
procedures;
3O. 1.2 unfaA treatment by one oflicer/member of another

ollicer/member;
3O.1.3 disagreements or conflicts arising from Poor
interPersonal relationshiPs; and
30. 1.4 all other matters or actions of PTA members/offrcers
giving rise to dissatisfaction and discontentment of
other PTA members/ oflicers.
3O.2 The grievance mechanism shall proceed in this manner:

3O.2.1 Discussion with SP/rA-GC/FPIA-GC. If the SPTA-
GC/FPTA-GC finds it necessary, it may set a
conference to a.llow the aggrieved party to present
his/her grievance orally to the SPTA-GC/ FPTA-GC
within lifteen (15) days from receipt of the grievance
complaint. The SPTA-GC/FPTA-GC may ask the
respondent in the grievance complaint to attend with
the complainant or at another date to present his/her
side or answer/ explanation to the grievance
complaint.
30.2.2 In the oral discussion, the following shall be observed:
30.2.2.1 The aggrieved party (and/or the respondent)
shall be Put at ease during the oral
discussion.
30.2.2.2 The aggrieved party (and/or the respondent)
shall be encouraged to talk and narrate or
explain his/her side during the oral
discussion.
30.2.2.3 The case shall be heard fully, with the SPTA-
GC/FPTA.GC Keeping their views and
opinions entirely to themselves until after ttre
party has explained his/her side during the
oral discussion. The SPTA-GC/FPTA-GC
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shall resolve a grievance complaint within 30
days from the time t1le last conference
meeting is terminated (or from tJ:e receipt of
the grievance complain if no
conference/meeting is held).
30.3 In case the subject of the grievance is a member of the SFTA-
GC/FP/IA-GC, the aggrieved party may submit the grievance
to the SDS (in case of SPIA-GC) or the RD (in case of FPTA-
GC) which shall proceed in a manner similar to Section 30.2
hereof.
30.4 The SPTA-GC/FPTA-GC shall refer the case to the SPTA-

DC/FPIA-DC if it involves matters falling under the
jurisdiction of the latter as provided under Section 3l.l
hereof.
Section 31. Disciplinary Proceedings
3 1. 1 In relation to Sections1 I .8.2 and 1a.2.7 .2 hereof, complaints

involving light/minor, less grave and grave/ major offenses
arising between and among members and/or officers of the
PTA shall be disposed of in accorda-nce with this section. Such
complaints may include, but not limited to, the following:
31. l. I Lisht/Minor and L€ss Grave Offenses
31.1.1.1 simple neglect of duties and responsibilities;
31 . l. 1.2 simple misconduct;
31. l. 1.3 directly or indirectly requesting or receiving
any gift or benefit involving an amount lgSS
than Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,0OO.00) for
himself/herself, in connection with any PTA
contract or transaction between the
school/ SPTA/ FPTA and any other party,
wherein the PTA oflicer in his/her ollicial
capacity has to intervene;
31. l. r.4 discourtesy in the discharge of ollicial duties
of PTA oflicers;
31.1.1.5 lobbying for personal interest or gain;

31. l. 1.6 insubordination;
31. 1. 1.7 conviction by frnal judgement of an offense

that is equivalent to a violation of a special
law involving a fme amounting to not more
than Forty Thousand Pesos (Php4O,OOO.OO);
and
31.1.1.8 other similar light/minor and less grave

offenses stipulated in their by-laws.
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37.1.2 Grave / Maior Offenses
31.7.2.1 gross neglect of duties and responsibilities;
31.7.2.2 grave misconduct;
31. 1.2.3 abuse or misuse of power arrd authority;
31.1.2.4 misappropriation of PTA funds;
31.1.2.5 directly or indirectly requesting or receiving

aly gift or benefit involving arr arnount !E!
less than Five Thousand Pesos (Phps,O0O.O0)
for himself/herself, in connection wit1 any
PTA contract or transaction between the
school/ SPTA/ FPTA and any other party,
wherein the PTA officer in his/her ollicial
capacity has to intervene;
31.7.2.6 malicious attacks against t.I.e organization,

and its offrcers and members;
31.1.2.7 gross and willful violation of the by-laws or

rules, regulations, measures, resolutions, and
decisions of the PTA;
3 1. 1.2.8 fa.lsification of documents;
37.1.2.9 immoral conduct; dishonesty;
31.1.2.1O frve (5) successive unexcused absences in

regular PTA meetings and/or school/PTA-
initiated events/projects/ activities;
31.1.2.11 conviction by frnal judgement of an offense

that is equivalent to a crime invoiving moral
turpitude or violation of the Revised Penal
Code or special laws involving a penalty of
imprisonment and/or fine amounting to
more than Forty Thousand Pesos
(Php4O,ooo.00); and
3 1. 1.2. 12 other similar grave/major offenses

stipulated in their by-laws.
3t.2 In relation to Sections 11.8.2 and 18.2.7.2 hereof, the SPTA

Disciplinary Committee/FPTA Disciplinary Committee (SPIA-
DC/FPTA-DC) shall, motu propio or upon a complaint
frled/made by any parent / guardi at /learnet lteacher/ PTA
o{Iicer against any PTA member/oIlicer, and after due notice
and hearing, resolve the complaint, and recommend the
imposition of the appropriate sanction/s as provided under
Section 32 hereof, to the defendant-PTA member/officer, if
warranted. The SPTA-DC/FPTA-DC may take cognizance of
anonyrnous complailts if supported by actual and verifiable
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documentar5r, testimonial, real, demonstrative, and/or
electronic evidence.
31.3 The SPTA-DC/FPIA-DC shall have sixty (60) calendar days

from receipt of a complaint to resolve such complaint and
submit a recommendation to the SPTA-BOD/FPIA-BOD. The
SPIA-BOD/FPTA-BOD shal1 have sixty (6O) calendar days
from receipt of the recommendation of the SPTA-DC/FPTA-DC
to either ratify or reverse the sarne: Prouided ,har, the SPTA-
BOD/FPTA-BOD may only reverse the recommendation of tJle
SPIA-DC/FPTA-DC by a vote of two-thirds (2131 of the total
membership of its BOD in a meeting called for the purpose:
Prouided further, that if such tu/o-thirds (2/3) vote is not
achieved, the recommendation of the SPrA-DC/FPTA-DC shall
be deemed totally adopted or rati{ied. If the SPTA-BOD/FPIA-
BOD member is the defendant, he/she must inhibit from
participating in the meeting.
3 1.4 In cases involving SPTA members/officers in relation to

Section 31.t hereot the school head may also mofu proprio
investigate PTA-related conflicts/ disputes, which shall then be
endorsed to the SPTA-BOD for resolution in the manner
provided in the preceding section. The SDS shall have
concurrent jurisdiction to resolve complaints involving the
SP|A-BOD or EXECOM members or oIficers.
3 1 .5 In cases involving FPTA members/officers in relation to

Section 3 I . t hereof, the SDS may also motu propio investigate
PTA-related conflicts/disputes, which sha-ll then be endorsed
to the FPIA-BOD for resolution in the marner provided in the
preceding section. The RD shall have concurrent jurisdiction
to resolve complaints involving the FPTA-BOD or EXECOM
members or oflicers.
31.6 If such complaint is not resolved by the SPTA-DC/FpTA-DC or

SPTA-BOD/FPTA-BOD within the period provided under
Section 31.3 for whatever reason, the SPTA-DC/FpTA-DC or
SPIA-BOD/FP/|A-BOD shatl automatically elevate the
complaint to the SDS (in case of the SPTA-DC/SpTA-BOD) or
the RD (in case of the FPTA-DC/FPTA-BOD), for appropriate
action. The SDS/RD shall resolve t}re case within sixty (60)
calendar days from receipt of the same. The decision rendered
by the SDS/RD under this section shall be frnal and executory
unless a petition for review on such decision is filed under
Section 43 hereof.
3t.7 With respect to the concurrent jurisdiction of SpIA-DC and

tlle school head, and FPTA-DC and SDS to commence a motu
propio complaint; and the SDS/RD on complaints involving
SPIA-BOD/FP|A-BOD or EXECOM members or offrcers as
provided under Sections 31.2, 31.4, and 31.5 hereof, the
exercise of one disciplining authority over the case shall
exclude the other disciplining authority with concurrent
jurisdiction from taking cognizance of aly case similar or
related thereto.
omnil,us Guideliftes ofl the Requlation of oper@tion-s of parent-Teach.er Associotions (prAs) page 62 ol 74
3 1.8 Appeal to t}re Schoois Division Superintendent /Resional
Director. If a party is not satisfied with the SPTA-BOD/FPIA-
BOD decision, he or she may submit an appeal in writing,
within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of such decision to
the SDS (in case of SPTA-BOD) or the RD (in case of FPTA-
BOD) who shall immediately act on the matter within thirty
(3O) days from receipt of the appeal. The decision of the
SDS/RD shall be final and executory unless a petition to
review on such decision is frled under Section 43 hereof.
31.9 The SPIA-DC/FPTA-DC shall refer the case to the SPTA-

GC/FPIA-GC if it involves matters falling under the
jurisdiction of the latter as provided under Section 3O. I hereof.
Section 32. Sanctions

32.I The following sanctions may be imposed by the proper
disciplining authority in connection with any violation that
may be committed by SPIA/FPTA members or oflicers:
32. 1. 1 Written reprimand to suspension of rights for a

maximum period of six (6) months sha.ll be imposed for
committing any of the light/minor and less grave
offenses enumerated under Section 31 . 1. t hereof.
32.1.2 Suspension of rights for a period of more than six (6)

months to dismissal/expulsion from office in the case
of a PTA officer, sha-lI be imposed for committing any of
the grave/ major offenses enumerated under Section
31.1.2 hereof.
32.2 TL.e sanctions that may be imposed upon an erring
SP|A/ FPTA member/officer under these guidelines shall only
be applicable to parent/ guardian-members. The disciplinary
actions that may be imposed against erring teacher-members
shall be consistent with the provisions of DepEd Order 49, s.
2OO6 (Revised Rules of Procedures of the Department of
Education in Administrative Cases), Revised Rules on
Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (RRACCS), and other
relevant laws, rules and regulations.
32.3 Cancellati of O{ficial Recosnition o f an SPTA
32.3.1Upon the recommendation of the school head, the

Division PTA Affairs Committee shall cancel the
recognition of the SPTA on the following grounds:
32.3.1.1 commission of any of the prohibited acts under
Seclion 25 and violation of any of the general
policies on linalcial transactions under
Section 26 hereof, without prejudice to the
Iiling of appropriate charge/s before the proper
court/tribunal; and
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32.3.1.2 failure to submit an Accomplishment Report
and/or a Report of Finalrcial Operations.
32.3.2Due to the serious nature of the violations stated under

Section 32.3.1.f hereof as a reason for the cancellation
of recog:nition of SPTA, all members and/or offrcers of
the SP|A-BOD or the SPTA-EXECOM shall be
automatically removed from oIlice in the event of the
cancellation of recognition of SPTA based on said
ground.
32.4 Criminal, civil and/or administrative actions may be filed

against any SPTA-BOD officers/members responsible for any
action on the above grounds. Commission of any of the
violations listed in Section 31.1.2 that merited the imposition
of a penalty involving dismissal/expulsion from office shall
disqualifu a parent/gua-rdian-member from any SPTA office or
position in the next SY.
32.5 If the SPTA recognition is cancelled, the alternate GrpTA

representatives (as mentioned in Section 7.2, hereof) shall
automatically replace the SPTA-BOD. The school head shall
immediately convene the ELECOM pursuant to Sections
11.9.4 and 11.9.5 which shall then call for a special election
for the new set of SPTA-EXECOM Offrcers. If the SpTA-BOD
officer/member is removed, dismissed, or expelled as a
sanction, Section 1 1.9.5 shall apply.
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ARTICLE f,X
PROGRESS MOMTORING OF A SCHOOL PTA
Section 33. School Head

The school head shall:
33. 1 act as an adviser of the SPTA ald as Chairperson of the

ELECOM;
33.2 ensure that PTA activities are aligned with the SIP and school
priorities;
33.3 conduct regular inspection of the books of accounts and other
frnancial records of the PTA;
33.4 accept donations on behalf of PTA through the Adopt-a-School
Program Coordinator and issue Certificate of Acceptance to
donors; and
33.5 submit reports required by these guidelines to the Division

PTA Coordinator.
Section 34. Division PTA Affairs Committee

34.1 Compo sition. The present Division PTA Alfairs Committee
shall continue to function as such in addition to whatever
additionat duties and responsibilities that may be provided
under these guidelines. It shall consist of the following:
Chairperson Schools Division Superintendent
Members Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Division Administrative Offi cer
Division Senior Education Program
Specialist of School Governance and
Operations Division-Social
M obilization and Networking (SGOD-
SocMob) lln-Charge of PTAI
Division Philippine Elementary School
Principals Association (PESPA)
President, or
Division National Association of Public
Secondary School Heads, Inc.
(NAPSSHI) President
FPTA-BOD Chairperson (concurrently
serving as FPTA-EXECOM President)
at the city or provincial level
Division Federation of Supreme Pupil
Government President, or
Supreme Student Government
President
Omnibus Cuidelines otl the Re$tkltion of Operation-s of Parent-Teacher Associatians (PTAS) Page 6s of 74
34.2 Tlre Division PTA Alfairs Committee, through the Division PTA
Coordinator, shall strictly monitor the activities of the PTAs
and their compliance with reports and other requirements
and setfle certain matters that may be submitted to it for
resolution.
34.3 The Division PTA AIIairs Committee shall submit the validated
and consolidated PTA Monitoring Report (Annex A) to the
designated Regional PTA Coordinator.
Sectlon 35. Regional/Division PTA Coordirator

35. 1 The Project Development Offrcer IV (PDO IV) in charge of
Partnerships at the Regional OIIice shall be designated as the
Regional PTA Coordinator. The Division Senior Education
Program Specialist of School Governance and Operations
Division-Social Mobilization and Networking (SGOD-SocMob)
(In-Charge o/ P?A) shall serve concurrently as the Division PTA
Coordinator. The Regional/Division PTA Coordinator shall:
35.1.1 oversee PTA school govemance, operations, and alfairs;
35.1.2 consolidate and facilitate the resolution of PTA issues
and concerns;
35. 1.3 transmit to concerned DepEd Central Oflice unit/s
certain unresolved issues for appropriate action; and
35. 1.4 prepare and submit the consolidated P/fA Monitoring

Report Form quarterly to the concerned DepEd Central
OIfice Unit on PTA-related matters.
35.2 Atl Regional and Division PTA Coordinators are required and
authorized to conduct annua-l PTA Coordinators conference at
the regional and division levels, to review/evaluate and learn
from PTA coordination experience, with the end in view of
enabling or strengthening coordination at the division and
regional levels on PTA-related policies and decisions.
Sectior 36. DepEd Ceatral Ofllces In-Charge of PlA-Related Actlvlties

The O{Iices of the Undersecretary for Field/Regional Operations and
Undersecretary for External Partnerships/Project Management
Service shall, among others, jointly oversee the operations of pTAs,
monitor, and consolidate PTA-related reports to serve as inputs in
PTA policy review/reformulation and enhance the role of pTAs as an
effective and efficient partner in educationa_l development.
Omnibus Guidelines on the Requlotion of Operations of Paren -Teacher Associations lpfAd Page 66 of Z4
ARTICLE X
TRANSIT'ORY PROVISIONS
Section 37. PfA Oflicers in a Hold-Over Capacity from the Previous SY to

the Succeeding SY
Existing officers of recognized SPTAs and FPTAs duly elected in SY
2O19-2O2O /Sy 2O2O-2O27, to the extent applicable, are hereby
allowed to stay and serve in a hold-over capacity in SY 2o2O-
2021 ISY 2O2l-2O22 due to tJ:e present COVID- 19 pandemic.
Whatever remedial or stop-gap measures to address the challenges
in the election of PTA officers adopted by the school heads, SDSs, or
RDs - such as the appointment of interim PIA officers because of
impossibility of holding an election during this period of the COVID-
19 pandemic - are hereby deemed recognized to the extent that
these are not violative of existing laws, rules, ald regulations on the
matter. Their tenure shall continue until a new set of FrIA officers
are elected and qualified. Any issue that may be raised questioning
the validity of such remedial measures and/or acts performed by the
PIA or the school as a result of the remedial measures may be
submitted to the offrces mentioned under Section 36 hereof for
resolution or appropriate action.
Section 38. Election of New PfA Officers fot SY 2O2L-2O22
In case of schools/divisions where PTA officers are yet to be elected
lor SY 2O2l-2O22, the election of their new set of SPTA/FPTA
officers for SY 2O21-2022 shall be governed by these guidelines.
However, given the continuing challenges posed by COVID- 19
pandemic and the actual date of effectivity of these guidelines (which
shall fall during the third quarter of SY 2O2l-2O22), all schools a-nd
SDOs are given until A 30 2to carry out such election and
other SPTA and FPTA-mandated activities, including, but not limited
to the:
38.1 election of HPTA, GTPTA, SPTA-BOD, and FPIA-BOD officers;

38.2 submission of accomplishment and frna-ncial reports;
38.3 turnover of all records and documents to the incoming
SPIA/ FPTA oflicers;
38.4 conduct of school General Assembly (GA); and
38.5 all SPIA/ FPTA related activities required to be complied with

under these guidelines but provide for an earlier deadline or
period within which to satisfy such requirements.
omnibus Guidelines on ttle Requlation of operations of Pafent-Teachet Associations (PTAS) Page 67 of 74

Notwithstanding Sections 1 1.5 and 17.3 hereof on the terms of
office of the SPTA-BOD/FPTA-BOD and its officers, the elected
members of the SPIA-BOD/FPrA-BOD and its offrcers under the
preceding paragraph shall serve for the remaining number of
months of SY 2021-2022 atd, /or shall hold oflice from the time they
assume oflice as such and until a new set of officers has been
elected and qualified as provided under these guidelines. Such
elected PTA o{Iicers for SY 2O2l-2O22 under this section shall be
considered to have served a complete term in relation to Sections
1 1.5 and 17.3 hereof.
Omnibus Guidelines on the Requlation of Operations of Parent-Teacher Associations lpTAs) page 68 of Z4

ARTICLE ]g
MISCELLANEOUS PRO\IISIO}{S
Section 39. Adoptlon of PDA BY-laws

In relation to Sections 11.6.2 arrd 18'2'6 hereof, the PTA may adopt
ii" .-, by-laws: Prouided that, such by-laws are not inconsistent
rules and-
*i*, it . eli"tirg laws, these guidelines and other DepEd of
rlg"f"al""". If tie PTA has existing by-laws prior to- the issuance
tt E"e guia"[nes, it is given one ( 1) SY to amend its by-laws to
conform with these guidelines.
The SPTAs of both public and private and non-DepEd-managed

basic education schools shall submit a copy of their latest by-laws
by the SPIA-BOD Secretary to the Division PIA
""itin"a
Coordinator.
Section 40. School Performance

The orgalization and active functioning of a recogrized SPTA shall
be am"ong tJre important linkages that the school head must
maintain to improve the school performalce'
Section 4L. Appllcabiltty of these Guldelines to Prlvate and Non-DepEd-

Uaaaged Bagic Educatlon Schools
41.1 Sections 5.1, 5.4, 5.11, 8 1, A'2, ll'7, 113' 11 5' 25'l'l'
to
37'
the
iS, and 39 of these guidelines shall be - applicable
operations and management of PIAs -in all private ald non-
o'.fei--rttrged bas[ education schools' Except for said
p.orri"iott", t r'd to tt. extent Sections 41'3 and 41'4 below are
lppfi""Uf", such schools shall have the option to adoptown the
o[tie. p.orri"ions of these guidelines or promulgate their
."f"" i.ra regulations consltent with the existing laws' DepEd
issuances, and Policies.
current PTA rules of all
- - Subject to the preceding section,-the
41.2
private and nonlDepEd-iranaged basic education schools shall
remain effective.
basic,education schools
- - All private and non-DepEd-managed
41.3
;h"ii allow participation in meetings and election by PTA
members/officers through remote communication' Unless
,tr".ay covered by thet-current rules or until such schools
tt*" p.o-rtg"ted their own rules on the conduct of PTA
elections ald meetings through remote communication'
Sections 1O.6 and 13 liereof shall also apply to such private
and non-DepEd-managed basic education schools'
41.4 Any guideline or provision of the by-Iaws of the SPTAs

of
p;;"4 and non-bepEd-managed basic education schools
concerning the opening and maintenance of a separate bank
account"huttb"a-llow-ed:Prouidedthaf,suchguidelineshall
not a-llow the commingling of SPTA funds with the funds of any
Association's (PTAsl Page 69 of 74

Otunibus Gtideliês otu the Re@tlatioft of Oper@tiot't-s of Parent-TeactLer
PIA member: Prouided fufiher, that disbursements against the
SPTA funds shall require the signature of at least two (2) PIA
oIlicers. In the absence of any applicable rule or until such
private and non-DepEd-managed basic education schools shall
have promulgated their own rules on the opening and
maintenance of a separate SPTA bank account, Section 27. I
hereof shall also apply.
41.5 The DepEd Regional Office concemed shall have original

jurisdiction to resolve afl PfA issues and disputes in private
and non-DepEd-managed basic education schools.
41.6 Except as provided under Section 41.1, PTAs in private and

non-DepEd-managed basic education schools shall be
governed primarily by the rules and regulations they
formulated, and these guidelines shall suppletorily apply. In
t1le absence of such rules, the provisions of these guidelines
alrd other DepEd issuances shall govern.
Section 42. Suppletory Application of Some Rules
In relation to Sections 30 and 31 hereof, the Revised Rules of Court,

Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service
(RRACCS), and the Revised Rules of Procedure of tJ e Department of
Education in Administrative Cases (DO 49, s. 2006) shall have
suppletory application to these guidelines.
Section 43. Power to Rewlew by the Office ofthe Secretary

Notwithstanding any provision stating the manner of appea-l on any
decision or resolution by any oflice under these guidelines, the
Office of the Secretar5r retains its power or authority to review,
alfirm, modify, or reverse such decision or resolution consistent
with its mandate under RA 9155 and all other applicable laws, rules
and regulations. Such petition for review under this section must be
filed within ninety (9O) days from the issuance of the decision or
resolution sought to be reviewed: Prouided that, the petitioner has
exhausted all the remedies available under these guidelines prior to
the filing of such peLition for review.
Sectioa 44. Separability Clause

If, for any reason, any portion or provision of these guidelines is
declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall not be
ailected thereby ald sha-ll continue to be in full force and effect.
Section 45. Re pealing Clause

All prior issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with these
guidelines are hereby repealed, rescinded, or modified accordingly.
Omnibus Guideliftes oft the Reqllation of Operatioas of Parent-Teacher Associrtions IPTAd Paee 70 of 74
Sectlon 46. Effectlvlty
These guidelines shall take effect immediately upon approval and
posting on the DepEd website. Furthermore, it shall be registered
with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR),
Universig of the Philippines (UP) Law Center, Diliman, euezon City.
Omîbls Gt idelines on the Rerylation oforyntions of Paznt-Teacher /qssoobrbns fPfAsl P^ge 7l of 74

REFEREITCES
1. Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 (Education Act of 1982). "An Act providing for the
Establishment and Maintenance of an Intcgrated System of Educatioi."
2. DepEd Order No. 35, s. 20O4. "Revision of the Grievance Machinery of the
Department of Education."
3. DepEd Order No. 19, s. 2OO8. "Implementation of No Collection poliry in All
Public Elementary and Secondary Schools.,,
4. DepEd Order No. 54, s. 2009. "Revised Guidelines Governing pa::ents_
Teachers Associations (PTAs) at the School Level. "
5. DepEd order No. 77, s. 2009. "Guidelines for the conduct of Elections of the
Parents-Teachers Associations (prAs) at the school Level and rheir
Federations " .
6. DepEd Order No. 117, s. 2OO9. "pupil and Student participation in the
Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs)."
7. DepEd order No. 58, s. 2oo9. "Designating a Focal office to Handle concerns
and Activities Relative to Parents-Teachers Associations and its Federations.-
8. DepEd Memora:rdum No. 95, s. 201o. "parents-Teachers Associations (prA)
Annual Coordinators Conference."
9. DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2O11. 'Mandated Prog.o"'s, projects and Activities of
the Supreme Student Government."
10. DepEd Order No. 41, s. 2012. "Revised Guidelines on the Opening of
Classes."
I l. Presidential Decree No. 6o3. 'The chitd and youth welfare code of 1924.,'
12. Republic Act No. 716O. 'The Local Government Code of 1991."
13. Republic Act No. 9155. "Governalce of Basic Education Act of 2OO I ."
14. Republic Act No. 11232. "Revised corporation code of the philippines. "
15. Republic Act No. rol2I. "ph ippine Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Act of 2010."
Om ibus Guid.elines ott ttle Requlatioa of Oryratiotls of porent-Tedcher Associatir.ts pa|.leT2 of 74

lpTAsl
Annex A
PTA MOI{ITORMG fOR^ll,I
Region: DivisioE:
Aa of _ Quarter, SY
Number of Schools
Particulars
K ES JHS SHS IS Total
1. Type of Schools
l. I Public Schools
1.1.1 Complete
1.),.2 Incomplete
1.2 Non-DepEd Manage4 Schoglq
1.2.1 Private schools
1.2.2 LGU-created schools
1.2.3 Tech-Voc Institutes
2. No. of RecogBized SPTAs
2.1 Public schools
2.1.1 Complete
2.1.2
2.2
Incomplete
Non-Dep Ed Managed Schools
2.2.t Private schools
T
ac1 Tech-voc Institutes
2.3 Reason/s for Non-Recognition of SPIAs
(Please use additional sheets if necessary.)
3. No. of SPTAa with Bv-l,aws

3.1 Public Schools
3. Il. Complete
3. 1.2 lncomplete
3.2 Non-Dep Ed Managed Schools
3.2.r Private schools
3.2.3 Tech-Voc lnstitutes
4. No. of Organized FPTA8
4.1 Municipality
4.2 City
4.3 Province
5
No. of Complaitrts/Case8 Filed
from Ih( ilrst dar ofcl:Lsscs
S.1 No. of Pending
Complaints/Cases
5.1.1 lnvolving SPTAs
Involving EET4S
Involving DepEd
5.1.3
Personnel
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Prepared by: Approved
(Division/Regional PIA Coordinator) Designation: (SDS/RD)
Date: Date:
Legend: K Kinderganen IS lntegrated School

Elementary School SPTA School PTA
JHS Junior High School FPTA Federated PIA
SHS Senior High School
IEportrtrt fotcs:
1. All SPTAs must submit the following documents to the Division/Regional PTA Coordinator:
1. I List of SPTA-BOD officers and members for t]1e current SY (together with their contact
numbers arld email addresses).
1.2 Copy of their latest by-laws certified by the SPTA/FPIA-BOD.
1.3 Copy of their Certilicate of Recognition, if applicable.
2. These documents shall be summarized/consolidated by the Division / Regional PTA Coordinator
and a copy shall be sent to DepEd Central Office for records purposes.
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OMNIBUS GI'IDELINES ON THE REGI'LATION OF OPERATIONS

1. The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Omaibug

2. DepEd Orders, memoranda, rules, and regulations, which are inconsistent

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wNBO/APA/MPC, DO Omnibus Guidelines on the Reculation of operations of PTAS

DepEd Order _, s. 2022

BOD Board of Directors

Section 1. Short Title 1

10.1 Voting Rights 10

Section 13. Meetings JJ

OMNIBUS GIIIDELIITES ON THE RBGUI,ATION OF OPERATIONS

"Euery elementary and seandary school shall organize a

Parent-Teacher Associationlsl all ouer the country shall

2.3 With particular attention in "establishing school and community

2.5 The PTA can serve as an avenue in addressing school-learner-

2.6 It is, therefore, the objectives of the Omnibus PTA Guidelines of

2.6.3 articulate the distinct roles arrd responsibilities of PIA

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3.1 Every public, private, and non-DepEd-managed basic education

3.2 As an organization operating in tJle school, the PTA shall adhere

3.4 Every PTA shall coordinate with community members, local

4.2 These guidelines shall likewise be applicable to all DepEd central,

4.3 These guidelines shall also apply in tJre engagement of various

Section 5. Delinition of Terms

5.1 Guardian. Refers to a person or an individual appointed by a

5.1.1 an individua-l, authorized in writing by the biological

5.1.2 a relative of the learner within the fourth degree of

5. 1.3 an individual who holds a certilication from the barangay

5.1.4 in t1e case of an orphan, the individua.l or the head of the

In cases falling under Sections 5. 1. I to 5. 1.4, the individual

The conditions stated under this section to be considered a

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5.2 Homeroom. Refers to a section or a class of learners with a class

5.3 Homeroom er. Refers to the teacher-facilitator in char ge ofa

5.4 Parent. Refers to tJ:e natural or biological father or mother or

5.5 Presiding oflicer. Refers to an individual who has direct

5.6 Ouorum. Constitutes such number of members or officers

5.7 Recomition. Refers to the acknowled gment of the PTA by t}te

5.8 Remote Communication. Refers to t]le transfer of data between

5.9 Run-off election. Refers to another round of election to determine

Private and non-DepEd-managed basic education schools may

Omnibus Cuidelines on the Reqllotion of Operdtions oF Parent-Teacher Associations (PlAs) PaEe 6 ol 74

Section 6 Otganlziag the School PfA

Section 7. Com positioa of School-Level PfAs

7.3.1SP?A-GA. The SPTA-GA shall be composed of all

OfiLnibus Guidelitues on the Regulatioft of Oryaliotls of Parent-Teacher Associations (Pl|Ad Page 7 ot 74

7.3.2SPTA-BOD. There is hereby created an SPIA-BOD, which

7 .3.2.2 SPTA Executiue Com mittee (EXECOM) Officers. ln

8.2 Consistent with the last paragraph of Section 5. I hereof,

8.3 A teacher-member elected as a member of the BOD shall not be

8.4 A teacher-member with a child enrolled in the school where

8.6 Membership in the PTA shall not be restricted by the non-

Sectlon 9. Dutles and Respoosibllltles of PfA Members

9.1.2 To participate in the election of PTA oflicers.