The support funds shall be utilized by the regions for the following:
- Advocacy including orientation and training of potential APPES qualified schools;
- Technical assistance to be provided to qualified schools for APPES;
- Training of regional and division level accreditors and actual evaluation of schools recommended for APPES; and
- Incentives like monetary incentives, bronze/silver marker, plaque of recognition for the principal, certificate of commendation to teachers and instructional materials of Levels 1 and 2 accredited schools and other incentives/benefits stipulated in the APPES Manual.
The regional directors (RDs) shall assign personnel and staff to be accountable for the judicious disbursement and alllocation of downloaded funds with proper liquidation subject to the usual accounting and auditing requirements.
The BEE shall monitor the utilization of funds and shall oblige the regions to submit project report using the enclosed format (Enclosure No. 2) and a copy of liquidation report which is due in March 2012.
The regional offices (ROs) are encouraged to recognize schools granted with Levels 1 and 2 accreditation status in a ceremony to be arranged by the regional office. It is during the ceremony when incentives and other benefits will be formally awarded to the accredited schools.
For more information, please contact Ms. Fe M. Villalino, Chief, or Mr. Abelardo B. Medes, Senior Education Program Specialist (SEPS), Staff Development Division, BEE, DepEd Central Office, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City at telephone no.: (02) 687-2948 or send a message through e-mail address: bee_sdd.deped@vahoo.com.ph. - https://www.affordablecebu.com/