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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

28 Aug 2023

DIVISION MEMORANDUM
No. 447 s. 2023

DIVISION MONITORING ACTIVITY FOR THE OPENING OF CLASSES

SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024

To: Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Chief Education Supervisors, CID, SGOD
Education Program Supervisors
Public Schools District Supervisors
Public Elementary and Secondary School Heads
Private Schools Administrators
All Others Concerned

1. In line with DepEd Order No.022, s.2023 or the Implementing Guidelines on the
School Calendar and Activities for the School Year 2023-2024, the School
Governance and Operations Division in collaboration with Curriculum
Implementation Division shall provide timely, relevant, and demand- responsive
technical support by Monitoring of Opening of Classes on the first week of School
Year 2023-2024.

2. The activity aims to ensure the compliance of schools with the policies and
guidelines and determine issues and concerns encountered by the school.

3. CID and SGOD personnel shall monitor the compliance of schools with the
policies and guidelines set by the department along with the health and safety
protocols. The SDO Team will commence the monitoring activity from
August 31, 2023 (Thursday) until September 1, 2023 (Friday). Classes
shall not be disrupted as per Deped Order No. 9, s. 2005 or Instituting
Measures to Increase Engaged Time-on-Task and Ensuring Compliance
Therewith.

4. School Heads with their select school personnel will be responsible on monitoring
the first day of their actual school operation and opening of classes.

Address: CSDO Bldg., DasCA Compound, Burol-II, City of Dasmariñas, 4115

Telephone No: (046) 432 9355
Email Address: dasmarinas.city@deped.gov.ph
Website: https://depeddasma.edu.ph
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5. Travel and other incidental expenses shall be charged against the Division
Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE), subject to usual
accounting rules and regulations.

6. Attached in this Memorandum is the composition of the Division Monitoring

Team, terms of reference and monitoring tool. Therefore, this Memorandum
rescinds the composition of the monitoring team stipulated in Division
Memorandum No. 432, S. 2023 titled Reconstitution of Oplan Balik Eskwela –
Public Assistance Action Center (OBE-PAAC) Task Force 2023 and Conduct of
2023 Oplan Balik Eskwela Monitoring.

7. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is earnestly desired.

ELIAS A. ALICAYA, JR. ME

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Officer-in-Charge
Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
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Enclosure 1: DM , s.2023

DIVISION MONITORING TEAM

TEAM LEADER: CO-TEAM LEADER:

ELIAS A. ALICAYA JR. BERNADETTE T. LUNA

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Officer-in-Charge
Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

MEMBERS

LETICIA T. LOPEZ, PhD GEMMA G. CORTEZ, EdD

SGOD Chief CID Chief

RYAN ASHLEY B. ROLLAN MYRNA C. REFORMADO

Administrative Officer V Administrative Officer V
General Services Section Budget and Finance Section

JESSICA V. GRIFALDO RAQUEL R. MOJICA

Administrative Officer II Accountant III
OIC, Supply Officer Accounting Section

MELANIE S. PAMIENTA
Planning Officer III
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Enclosure 2: DM , s.2023

COMPOSITION OF FIELD MONITORING TEAM FOR THE OPENING OF CLASSES

TIMELINE: From August 31, 2023 to September 1, 2023

*SDO Personnel shall arrange their service, secure their travel authority / locators slip and
communicate to School Heads the schedule of the monitoring to the schools.

Cluster CID Personnel SGOD Personnel

Mr. Angelo Uy
1
Mr. Vic B. Villador
Mr. Michael De Guzman
2 Ms. Rowena R. Carriaga
Dr. Jessie B. Layugan
3
Mr. Noel D. Anciado
Dr. Emily L. Belanio
4
Ms. Marites O. Manicio
Dr. Jhonie Jeff I. Marquez
5 Ms. Maria Cricelda S. Felizardo, RN, MAN
Dr. John G. Nepomuceno
Dr. Crisaldo O. Belas
6
Mr. Alejo S. Filio Jr.
Dr. Adoracion I. Delos Santos
7 Dr. Fragilyn B. Rafael
Dr. Joel D. Salazar
8
Ms. Leylanie V. Adao
Dr. Vanessa M. Barcarse
9 Ms. Hannah Trizia Salve R. Llanera, RN
Dr. Cesar Chester O. Relleve
Mr. Miguel R. Melendres
Ms. Katherine M. Delantar, RN
Ms. Melanie S. Pamienta
Mr. Victor Roman S. Peji, RN
Ms. Maria Ellaine D. Grifaldo, RN
Ms. Gracielle M. Dela Cuesta, RN
Ms. Karen Lynn G. Macawile
Ms. Divina Victoria P. Prudente, RN
Ms. Crizel Ann L. Villanueva
Mr. Renante O. Salimbao
Ms. Ma. Leilanie M. Coronado, RN
Mr. Wilson G. Centeno
Ms. Erika T. Mercado, RN
Mr. Mark Jayson G. Espinosa
Mr. Ruel C. Docot, RN
Engr. Aiza M. Bulaon

TERMS OF REFERENCE:

1. Monitor the opening of classes for School Year 2023-2024 as per DepEd Order
No.022, s. 2023

2. Ensure the compliance of schools with the policy guidelines of the opening of
classes.

3. Submit the accomplished and signed monitoring tool to the School

Management Monitoring and Evaluation Section.
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Enclosure No. 3: DM s. 2023

MONITORING TOOL FOR THE OPENING OF CLASSES

SY 2023 - 2024

School: St. Paul Technology Institute Cavite Inc. School ID No: 424857

Address: GT 2 Gov. Drive Langkaan 1 Dasmariñas City Private / Public

School Head: Engr. Nelson Q. Remulla Contact Number: (046) 6832297

A. BASIC INFORMATION

GRADE CLASS
Number of No. of
LEVEL ORGANIZED ACTUAL Enrolment No. of Armchairs
Teachers Classrooms

Male Female Total Actual Needed Actual Needed Actual Needed

Kindergart
1 18 13 31 2 0 1 0 31 0
en
Grade 1 1 13 16 29 1 0 1 0 29 0

Grade 2 1 12 17 29 1 0 1 0 29 0
Grade 3 1 13 10 23 1 0 1 0 23 0

Grade 4 1 10 12 22 1 0 1 0 22 0
Grade 5 1 10 12 22 1 0 1 0 22 0

Grade 6 1 16 14 30 1 0 1 0 30 0
Grade 7 1 10 19 29 1 0 1 0 29 0
Grade 8 1 10 10 20 1 0 1 0 20 0

Grade 9 1 5 9 14 1 0 1 0 14 0
Grade 10 1 6 8 14 1 0 1 0 14 0
Grade 11 1 4 2 6 1 0 1 0 6 0

Grade 12 1 4 2 6 7 0 1 0 6 0

Remarks:
1. Grade 4 - 4 subject teachers 4. Grade 7 to 11 - 5 subject teachers
2. Grade 5 - 3 subject teachers 5. Grade 12 - 6 subject teachers
3. Grade 6 - 4 subject teachers
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Learning Modality to be Implemented

Shifting of Classes (5 days in-person, blended learning
modality, full distance learning)

Yes
/ No

***If Yes, please check which corresponds to the 5 days in - person

no. of shifting
2 shifts
3 shifts

Remarks:

B. SCHOOL READINESS

Not
School Physical Facilities Evident Remarks
Evident
1. Safe and clean learning environment
(entrance, grounds, classrooms) /
2. Availability of instructional materials /
3. Adherence to health and safety protocols
of the school campus /
4.Set-up Help Desk / Front Line Service to
accommodate / receive / respond to walk-in
queries

Other Findings and Observation:

C. OTHER PREPARATIONS

Items/Provisions Evident Not Remarks

Evident
1. Opening of the school for enrolment
(August 7-26, 2023)
/
2. Conduct of Brigada Eskwela* /
3. Launching of Oplan Balik Eskwela
(OBE)*
4. Deviation in the Opening of Classes,
acknowledged by DepEd**:
Date of Opening of Classes:

5. Preparation of Class Programs that are

based on DO 21, s.2019 Annexes 1 & 2
6. Adherence to Guidelines on the
Prevention of COVID-19 and to other
Infectious Diseases.
* For public schools only
** For private schools only
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D. ISSUES AND CONCERNS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE OPENING OF

CLASSES

Interventions/Solutions Technical Assistance

Issues/Concerns
Made Needed from SDO/RO
Some kindergarten students School provided waiting area, so that
experience anxiety due to
kindergarten understand that
separation for parents/guardians
parents/guardian are waiting for them
outside.

Overall Remarks/Evaluation/Agreement:

Monitored by: Conforme:

c/o
Engr. Nelson Q. Remulla
School Head
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