DepEd Vacation Service Credits Overview

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Which activity is NOT eligible for the grant of service credits?

Participating in school sports competitions on regular school days (correct)

Conducting remedial classes during summer vacation

Rendering services as a mentor for a short-term project on a weekend

Attending a curriculum writing workshop during the Christmas break

What is a necessary condition for teachers to be granted service credits for conducting home visits?

Home visits must be conducted during school holidays

Home visits must be conducted outside regular working hours (correct)

Home visits must be performed before regular school hours

Home visits must be discussed in staff meetings first

Which of the following is a requirement for the approval of service credits?

Submitting documentation of training completed in regular hours

Collecting signatures from students' parents before attendance

Providing verification of attendance at mandated activities (correct)

Ensuring participation in non-educational community events

In which scenario can teachers NOT receive service credits?

Conducting classes when school is officially closed Signup and view all the answers

What type of events does the service credit policy emphasize for eligibility?

Special DepEd projects and activities with specific timeframes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of School Heads and Administrative Officers in the process flow for the issuance of Vacation Service Credits?

Collating, checking, and validating the documents Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the Schools Division Office approves the submitted documentation?

The Administrative Services – Personnel Unit issues a Special Order Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process flow described in the document regarding the Vacation Service Credits?

Conducting a public inquiry for approval Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date for the DepEd Order as per the provided content?

October 4, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

Which document serves as the basis for the approval of Vacation Service Credits?

Validated and complete documentary requirements Signup and view all the answers

When will activities conducted before the effective date still be considered valid?

Under DO 53, s. 2003 Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'documentary requirements' refer to in the context of the approval process?

The compiled papers for validating vacation services Signup and view all the answers

Which position is specifically responsible for submitting the validated documents to the Schools Division Office?

School Head or Administrative Officer Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible for Vacation Service Credit?

Teachers Signup and view all the answers

What must be submitted for Compensatory Overtime Credit (COC)?

A separate request Signup and view all the answers

What forms part of the teaching load for teachers?

Class advising duties Signup and view all the answers

What is required if teachers leave the school premises during vacant periods?

Registration in the school logbook Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of ancillary tasks are allowed outside school premises?

Two hours Signup and view all the answers

When did the implementation guidelines for the DepEd Order No. 005, s. 2024 become effective?

September 22, 2023 Signup and view all the answers

What must teachers provide if they perform ancillary tasks before or after classes?

A certificate of undertaking Signup and view all the answers

Which document outlines the requirements for documenting teacher outputs for ancillary tasks?

Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 080096 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vacation Service Credits & Compensatory Overtime Credit

The document outlines the process for requesting vacation service credits (VSC) and compensatory overtime credits (COC) for Department of Education (DepEd) personnel in the Schools Division Office of Cotabato.
The document is a memorandum from the Schools Division Superintendent, highlighting the eligibility criteria for obtaining VSC and COC.

VSC Eligibility

VSC is granted for activities that involve teaching outside regular school hours.
Examples include:
- Remedial or enhancement classes during weekends, summer/long vacations, Christmas vacation, or outside of regular school days.
- Services rendered during the early opening of the school year, including Brigada Eskwela, Oplan Balik Eskwela, and enrollment.
- Conduct of DepEd testing and assessment activities held outside of school days.
- Services rendered on teaching-related, and learning and development programs, and activities conducted weekends, holidays, Christmas, and long vacation.
- Attendance/participation in special DepEd projects and activities which are short-term in duration such as English, Science and Math Mentors’ Training, curriculum writing workshop, planning workshop, etc., if such are held during the Christmas, summer/long vacation or during weekends or holidays.
- Services rendered before, during and after a calamity when schools are being used as evacuation centers.
- Services rendered during registration and election days as long as these are mandated under existing laws.

COC Eligibility

COC is only granted for non-teaching staff.
Requests for COC must be submitted separately from VSC requests.
A separate folder and daily time record (DTR) must be submitted for COC requests.

Processing Procedure

The School Head or Administrative Officer (AO) is responsible for collecting, checking, and validating the documentation required for VSC or COC requests.
After validation, the School Head or AO submits the documents to the Schools Division Office of Cotabato for approval.
The Administrative Services – Personnel Unit issues a Special Order for the grant of Vacation Service Credits once the request is approved, and a copy is provided to the school.

Key DepEd Orders

DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2024, amended by DO No. 53, s. 2003, outlines the eligible activities for VSC and COC.
DepEd Order No. 005, s. 2024, provides guidelines for teacher ancillary tasks and how they are accounted for.
DepEd Memorandum No. 053, s. 2024, implements the guidelines for DepEd Order No. 005, s. 2024.

Updates to Guidelines

Teaching load is defined as actual classroom teaching and class advising duties, and must be within six hours.
Teacher ancillary tasks, which include activities outside the classroom, are to be documented in the school logbook or on locator slips if performed outside the school premises.
If teacher ancillary tasks are performed before or after assigned classes, a certificate of undertaking must be submitted.

Memorandum Effectivity

DepEd Order No. 53, s. 2024, takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication on the DepEd website. The effective date is October 4, 2024.
Activities conducted before October 4, 2024, will continue to be governed by DO 53, s. 2003.

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This quiz covers the process for requesting vacation service credits and compensatory overtime for Department of Education personnel in the Schools Division Office of Cotabato. It highlights eligibility criteria and provides examples of qualifying activities. Test your understanding of VSC and COC regulations.