NQESH Reviewer: Management of Physical Resources

MANAGEMENT OF PHYSICAL RESOURCES

Physical resources n schools includes the facilities and instructional(learning) materials. Examples of instructional materials are print instructional materials, non-print instructional materials. It maybe a form of equipment or furniture.

Examples of equipment

Tools, utensils, apparatus (for kitchen and home economics , for science  laboratory, for playground)

Teaching aids and materials

Instruments and properties needed for curricular, non-curricular, and administrative functions and processes implementation.

Examples of Furniture

Desk, chairs, table, benches, cabinets, shelves, bulletin board

Similar items that are permanent or attached that made up physical environment for learning

Movable items and furnishing that require instructional spaces

Other Equipment

Office equipment

Medical/dental/health equipment (for clinic)

Schools Furniture/Classroom/Building

For Dimensions, size of chairs and classroom and facilities please refer to DECS Manual

Condemnation and Demolition of Buildings

If the school building rehabilitation and repair  will cost 50% or more than the cost of new building to replace it, it is recommended for demolition or condemnation

School Head will report the building to be condemned.
Schools Division Superintendent sends a team ton check and verify the conditions of the building

Regional Director issues a special voucher approving relief from the responsibility for the demolished building