In Tamil Nadu, summer vacation was given to schools in the months of April and May. Schools were scheduled to open in the first week of June. But the scorching summer heat in May caused problems for school education. He continued to suffer from the scorching sun with his head outside. Many suffered from heat stroke. Especially the case of a 12th class student who went to his friend’s funeral and fainted due to sunstroke caused shockwaves.
Date of opening of schools
As a result, the opening of schools was announced on June 6. After that the cruelty of the sun has not abated. Therefore, the leaders of various political parties demanded that the opening of schools should be postponed again. Accordingly, it was announced that the schools will be opened on Monday, June 10 after consultation with the education department officials. Meanwhile the weather changed. The heat subsided and the rain began to fall. Rainwater overflowed in water bodies in various parts of Tamil Nadu.
Organization of School Education Department
Therefore, the opening of schools cannot be postponed any longer. District-wise printed notes and textbooks were sent from TBI campus Chennai to provide textbooks to all students on the first day of school opening. Then under the supervision of the District Chief Education Officer each school headmaster came in person and took away the textbooks.
Teachers leave
Textbooks are now kept ready in all schools. The School Education Department has issued guidelines regarding cleanliness and security measures to be taken in school premises. Can teachers take leave on the first day of school reopening after summer vacation? The question arises.
Answer through RTI
Many people are saying that they should not take leave on that day. Many people do not know about the order of the school education department in this regard. In this case, the answer to the above question has been found through the answer received through RTI in 2007. Education officials say it is still in force till now.
Earned leave can be taken
In the reply given by the Joint Director of School Education, it has been asked how many days a teacher can take EL, i.e. Earned Leave, if he is not present on the first day after 40 days of leave after the end of the full year examination or on the first day of school. It has been answered that it is sufficient to give earned leave for the first day only. Similarly, it has been said that earned leave can be taken only on the first day after the end of the quarterly vacation.
