Shillong, Feb 2: In continuation to notification No. EDN. 168/2010 /151 Dated 24th January 2022 on school reopening, Meghalaya government has notified that the following activities are recommended:
1. Classes I-V : To continue with on-line classes in Shillong and Shillong Urban Agglomeration till further notice.
2. Classes VI-XII: Off-line classes to resume with immediate effect throughout the State.
However, the following activities are recommended for District
Administration to consider:
i. The social distancing norms as specified by the Health Department
and all COVID Protocols must be strictly adhered.
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ii. Consent of parents is paramount. Parents will have a final say on
physical presence of their wards and attendance norms shall be
flexible.
iii. Teaching hours will be limited to three to four hours per day,
alternate days routine is recommended and no cultural gathering
and sports events are permitted.
iv. Blended mode of online and offline classes shall be an option to be
exercised.
v.. The Deputy Commissioners are empowered to assess the risk locally
and decide on reopening of schools either online or Ofline taking
into consideration the COVID Cases and in consultation with the
District Health Officials.
vi.. A Task Force Committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner may
be constituted to monitor the resumption and safe operations of
schools. The District School Education Officers may be nominated as
Member Secretary along with the District Medical Health Officers
and prominent school Principals and Community Leaders as members.
vii. The Task Force Committee is empowered to assess the COVID-19
situation and the feasibility of school reopening.
viii. Elementary to Higher Secondary school Teachers are to attend
schools according to their duty chart developed by the school for
compulsory transaction of daily / weekly lessons and submission of
assignments / lesson plans worksheet /etc., accordingly via
offline or online.
This notification shall come into force with immediate effect till
further order.
