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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIF'PINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bills seeks to provide for the inclusion of the Minority Floor Leader of the 
Sangguninn in the membership of the Local School Boards amending for the purpose Section 98 
of the Local Government Code of 199 1. 
The Local School Boards are tasked to determine the annual supplementary budgetary 
needs of public schools within their respective jurisdiction, administer and manage the share of 
public educational institutions from the proceeds of the special levy on real property which 
constitutes their Special Education Fund, allocate the same, and serve as an advisory committee 
to the Sangguninn concerned on educational matters. 
As such, it is imperative that the taxpayers must have the general perception of equitable 
sharing and of transparent adininistration in the management and distribution of the funds to the 
public educational institutions concerned. This perception will encourage the payment of taxes 
vital for the continuous existence of these boards. 
It is a well known fact that the Minority in any Sangguninn represents the other side in 
the community. They are the fiscalizers in the disbursement of funds and the promulgation of 
laws in the Sangguninn and their presence in the Local School Board will give added assurance 
that the administration of this special fund is subjected to the scrutiny and safeguard that it 
deserves. Also, this will help promote the general support to programs formulated by the Board 
and will contribute to a sound local governance. 
Along this line, efforts must be exerted in order to maximize the use of these Special 
Funds for projects and programs that are beneficial to the respective local government units 
where.they are found. 
In view of the foregoing considerations, approval of this bill is highly and earnestly 
recommended. 


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SENATE 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT STRENGTHENING LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SECTIONS 98, 99 AND 100 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS AMENDED, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION. 1. Section 98 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 98. Creation, Composition and Compensation. - (a) There shall be established in every 
province, city, or municipality a provincial, city or municipal school board, respectively; 
The composition of local school boards shall be as follows: 
(b) 
(1) 
The provincial school board shall be composed of the governor and the division 
superintendent of schools as co-chairmen; the chairman of the education committee of the 
sangguniang panlalawigan, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MINORITY PARTY OF THE 
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN, the provincial treasurer, THE PRESIDENT OF THE 
PROVINCIAL CHAPTER OF THE LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES, the representative 
of the pederasyon ng mga sangguniang ltabataan in the sangguniang panlalawigan, the duly 
elected president of the provincial federation of parents-teachers associations, the duly elected 
representative of the teachers' organizations in the province, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 
PRIVATE SECTOR OR NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN 
NONFORMAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, and the duly elected representative of the 
nonacademic personnel of public schools in the province, as members; PROVIDED, THAT IN 
CASES WHEREIN THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MINORITY BELONGS TO THE 
SAME PARTY AS THAT OF THE GOVERNOR, THE MAJORITY PARTY SHALL BE 
REPRESENTED INSTEAD. 
(2) 
The city school board shall be coinposed of the city mayor and the city superintendent 
of schools as co-chairmen; the chairman of the education committee of the sangguniang 
panlungsod, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MINORITY PARTY OF THE 


SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD, the city treasurer, the representative of the pederasyon ng 
mga sangguniang ltabataan in the sangguniang panlungsod, the duly elected president of the city 
federation of parents-teachers associations, the duly elected representative of the teachers’ 
organizations in the city, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR OR 
NONGOVERNMENTAL 
ORGANIZATION 
ENGAGED 
IN 
NONFORMAL 
EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, and the duly elected representative of the nonacademic personnel 
of public schools in the city, as members: PROVIDED, THAT IN CASES WHEREIN THE 
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MINORITY BELONGS TO THE SAME PARTY AS 
THAT OF THE CITY MAYOR, THE MAJORITY PARTY SHALL BE REPRESENTED 
INSTEAD; and 
(3) 
The municipal school board shall be composed of the municipal mayor and the district 
supervisor of schools as co-chairmen; the chairman of the education committee of the 
sangguniang bayan, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MINORITY PARTY OF THE 
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN, the municipal treasurer, the representative of the pederasyon ng 
mga sangguniang ltabataan in the sangguniang bayan, the duly elected president of the municipal 
federation of parents-teachers associations, the duly elected representative of the teachers’ 
organizations in the municipality, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR OR 
NONGOVERNMENTAL 
ORGANIZATION 
ENGAGED 
IN 
NONFORMAL 
EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, and the duly elected representative of the nonacademic personnel 
of public schools in the municipality, as members: 
PROVIDED, THAT, IN CASES 
WHEREIN THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MINORITY BELONGS TO THE SAME 
PARTY AS THAT OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR, THE MAJORITY PARTY SHALL 
BE FUCPRESENTED INSTEAD. 
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In the event that a province or city has two (2) or more school superintendents, and in 
the event that a municipality has two (2) or more district supervisors, the co-chairman of the local 
school board shall be determined as follows: 
(1) 
the provincial and city school boards; and 
(2) 
serve as co-chairman of the municipal school board. 
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their respective local school boards shall not be delegated.” 
SEC. 2. 
“SEC. 99. 
shall : 
(4 
Determine, in accordance with the criteria set by the Department of Education, Culture 
and Sports, the annual supplementary budgetary needs for the operation and maintenance of 
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports shall designate the co-chairman for 
The division superintendent of schools shall designate the district supervisor who shall 
The performance of the duties and responsibilities of the above-mentioned officials in 
Section 99 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
Functions of Local School Boards. - The provincial, city or municipal school board 


public schools within the province, city or municipality, as the case may be, and the 
supplementary local cost of meeting such needs, which shall be reflected in the form of an annual 
school board budget corresponding to its share of the proceeds of the special levy on real 
property constituting the Special Education Fund and such other sources of revenue as this Code 
and other laws or ordinances may provide; 
(b) 
Authorize the provincial, city of municipal treasurer, as the case may be, to disburse 
funds from the Special Education Fund pursuant to the budget prepared and in accordance with 
existing rules and regulations; 
(4 
Serve as an advisory committee to the sanggunian concerned on educational matters 
such as, but not limited to, the necessity for and the uses of local appropriations for educational 
purposes; [and] 
(d) 
the local government unit for enactment by the sanggunian concerned[.]; 
(E) 
FORMULATE SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAM 
SUBJECT TO THE 
APPROVAL OF THE SANGGUNIAN CONCERNED; AND 
(F) 
The Department 
of Education, 
Culture 
and 
Sports shall 
[consult] SEEK THE 
CONCURRENCE OF the local school board on the [appointment] ASSIGNMENT AND/OR 
TRANSFER of division superintendents, district supervisors, school principals, and other school 
officials.” 
SEC. 3. Section 100 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“SEC. 100. 
once a month or as often as may be necessary; 
(b) 
A majority of all its members shall 
constitute a quorum. However, when both co-chairmen are present in a meeting, the local chief 
executive coiicenied, as a matter of protocol, shall be given preference to preside over the 
meeting. The division superintendent, city superintendent or district supervisor, as the case may 
be, shall prepare the budget of the school board concerned. Such budget shall be supported by 
programs, projects, and activities of the school board for the ensuing fiscal year. The affirmative 
vote of the majority of all the members shall be necessary to approve the budget. 
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Recommend changes in the names of public schools within the territorial jurisdiction of 
UNDERTAKE THE SITE SELECTION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 
Meetings and Quorum; Budget. - (a) The local school board shall meet at least 
Any of the co-chairmen may call a meeting. 
The annual school board budget shall give priority to the following: 
(1) 
public elementary and secondary schools; 
(2) 
Establishment and maintenance of extension classes where necessary; [and] 
(3) 
[Sports activities at the division, district, municipal, and barangay levels.] 
FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF’ LOCALLY ORIENTED 
NONFORMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS; 
Construction, repair, and maintenance of school buildings and other facilities of 


(4) 
NONTEACHING PERSONNEL HIRED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD; 
(5) 
HONORARIUM AND ALLOWANCES GIVEN T 
TEACHERS AND OTHER 
SCHOOL PERSONNEL WHETHER NATIONALLY OR LOCALLY PAID GIVEN IN 
ADDITION TO THEIR SALARIES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES RENDERED OR 
AS ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OR INCENTIVES; 
(6) 
PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND OTHER READING MATERIALS, SCIENCE 
LABORATORY 
EQUIPMENT, 
AND 
OTHER 
EQUIPMENT 
AS 
MAY 
BE 
DETERMINED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD AS NEEDED BY THE SCHOOL; AND 
(7) 
FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE 
TO 
DULY 
REGISTERED 
TEACHERS’ 
COOPERATIVES .” 
SEC. 4. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, and 
all other issuances inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly. 
SEC. 5. 
Separability Clause. - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this Act 
shall be held uiicoiistitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected 
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SEC. 6. 
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS OR 
Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (1 5 )  days after its publication 
Approved,