Amenity fee payment in one lump sum next year: STU By Peter Boon
SIBU: Schools will collect the amenity fee in lump sum from students starting next year.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: (Seated, from second left) Huo, Ghani, Teng, Jong and others at the STU Third Executive Council meeting.
This was stated by Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president William Ghani yesterday, who added that the amount would be collected at the beginning of the year.
Ghani added that the fee varied according to schools as the amount was fixed by the parent-teacher associations (PTA) and the school management.
“PTAs and school committees must come to agreement on the amount to be collected from students after working out their respective requirements.
“But the amount must not be a burden to parents particularly those from the lower income bracket,” he told a press conference after the Third Executive Council Meeting of STU at a hotel here.
Citing an example, he said if they fixed the fee at RM100, it could drain parents financially if they had several school-going children.
Asked what if the amount was not agreeable to parents, he said that was why they insisted parents turned up for the PTA meetings to voice their concern.
Admitting that many parents do not usually turn for the meetings, Ghani suggested that PTA chairmen drafted a letter for parents to sign to get their consent on the matter.
The letter, he said, should clearly state that parents would abide by whatever decision made in the PTA meetings.
This, he added would help to prevent any conflict or misunderstanding between them later.
He however did not discount the possibility that some parents might refuse to pay, creating glitches for the schools.
Asked what if parents had problem in making the lump sum payment, Ghani said parents could always approach the schools to work out a solution.
“The schools may allow them to pay in instalment after studying their situation in detail,” he pointed out.
Turning to the parents, he hoped that they would be able to contribute as the amenity fee was utilised to benefit their children.
The fee, he added, was for printing and photocopying of examination papers, for purchasing of other educational aid and so forth.
Dwelling into detail, he said the amount collected would be split into two separate accounts – school and PTA.
For that matter, students would be issued with two receipts for the lump payment received, he added.
He said this would ensure that the money collected was properly managed and accounted for.
“The schools will manage their side of the fund and the PTAs will manage theirs,” he said, adding that this would prevent any confusion that might crop up in the future.
Earlier, a six-point resolution was passed, among others, urging the government to set up a teachers’ council to complement the role of the Education Service Commission and implement the Malaysian Teachers’ Standard.
STU also proposed that a Teacher Development Community be formed in every division to enhance pedagogical skills and continuous professional development of members.
They also urged the government to implement a consolidated one-tier teaching service having better career path for teachers.
Among those present were STU secretary-general Thomas Huo, treasurer-general Jong Lai Fook and vice-president Polycarp Teng.
SIBU: Schools will collect the amenity fee in lump sum from students starting next year.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: (Seated, from second left) Huo, Ghani, Teng, Jong and others at the STU Third Executive Council meeting.
This was stated by Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president William Ghani yesterday, who added that the amount would be collected at the beginning of the year.
Ghani added that the fee varied according to schools as the amount was fixed by the parent-teacher associations (PTA) and the school management.
“PTAs and school committees must come to agreement on the amount to be collected from students after working out their respective requirements.
“But the amount must not be a burden to parents particularly those from the lower income bracket,” he told a press conference after the Third Executive Council Meeting of STU at a hotel here.
Citing an example, he said if they fixed the fee at RM100, it could drain parents financially if they had several school-going children.
Asked what if the amount was not agreeable to parents, he said that was why they insisted parents turned up for the PTA meetings to voice their concern.
Admitting that many parents do not usually turn for the meetings, Ghani suggested that PTA chairmen drafted a letter for parents to sign to get their consent on the matter.
The letter, he said, should clearly state that parents would abide by whatever decision made in the PTA meetings.
This, he added would help to prevent any conflict or misunderstanding between them later.
He however did not discount the possibility that some parents might refuse to pay, creating glitches for the schools.
Asked what if parents had problem in making the lump sum payment, Ghani said parents could always approach the schools to work out a solution.
“The schools may allow them to pay in instalment after studying their situation in detail,” he pointed out.
Turning to the parents, he hoped that they would be able to contribute as the amenity fee was utilised to benefit their children.
The fee, he added, was for printing and photocopying of examination papers, for purchasing of other educational aid and so forth.
Dwelling into detail, he said the amount collected would be split into two separate accounts – school and PTA.
For that matter, students would be issued with two receipts for the lump payment received, he added.
He said this would ensure that the money collected was properly managed and accounted for.
“The schools will manage their side of the fund and the PTAs will manage theirs,” he said, adding that this would prevent any confusion that might crop up in the future.
Earlier, a six-point resolution was passed, among others, urging the government to set up a teachers’ council to complement the role of the Education Service Commission and implement the Malaysian Teachers’ Standard.
STU also proposed that a Teacher Development Community be formed in every division to enhance pedagogical skills and continuous professional development of members.
They also urged the government to implement a consolidated one-tier teaching service having better career path for teachers.
Among those present were STU secretary-general Thomas Huo, treasurer-general Jong Lai Fook and vice-president Polycarp Teng.
-BORNEO POST
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