NQESH Practice Test 13 - Omnibus PTA Guidelines of 2022

According to the Omnibus PTA Guidelines, who can be considered a guardian for PTA purposes, in the absence of a formal court order?

I. An aunt or uncle living with the learner

II. A person with a written authorization from the parents

III. A court-appointed guardian

IV. Someone with a barangay certification of care and custody

• I, II , III

• I, III, IV

• I, III, IV

• I, III, IV,V

• I and II Only

Answer explanation

Guardian

Refers to a person or an individual appointed by a competent court as the legal guardian of the learner. However, for purposes of these guidelines and for the sole purpose of allowing an individual who has actual physical care and custody of a learner in the absence of his/her natural or biological parent/s to participate and be a member of a PTA – a “Guardian” may also refer to the following:

an individual, authorized in writing by the biological parent/s, to whom the physical care and custody of the learner has been entrusted;

a relative of the learner within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity: Provided that, said relative has the physical care and custody over the learner and said relative is living in the same household as the learner;

an individual who holds a certification from the barangay stating that the individual has physical care and custody of the learner and such individual is providing financial and other support to the learner; or

in the case of an orphan, the individual or the head of the institution who has the physical care and custody of the learner.
In cases falling under Sections 5.1.1 to 5.1.4, the individual who intends to be considered a guardian must execute a notarized affidavit to be submitted to the homeroom adviser, copy furnished the school head, stating the aforementioned facts and a general narration as to the location or whereabouts of the natural or biological parent/s and the reason/s why the parent/s cannot physically care for the learner. Such affidavit must be supported by another affidavit executed by at least one disinterested person corroborating the declaration stated in the affidavit of such individual intending to be considered a guardian.

The conditions stated under this section to be considered a guardian without a formal court order shall be without prejudice to the right of the natural or biological parent/s of the learner to object: Provided that, the same shall be in writing, stating the reason for such objection. In this case, the school head shall decide whether to grant or deny the manifestation of intention to be a guardian for the sole purpose of participating and be a member of the PTA taking the best interest of the learner as the primordial consideration.

What is the scope of the Omnibus PTA Guidelines of 2022? (Choose all that apply)

• Public schools only

• Private schools

• Non-DepEd-managed basic education schools

• DepEd central, regional, and division offices

According to the Omnibus PTA Guidelines, what are some of the limitations of a guardian-member (without a court order) compared to a parent-member or a court-appointed guardian?

• They cannot participate in PTA meetings

• They cannot vote in PTA elections

• They cannot hold office in the PTA

• They cannot receive PTA communication

What is the purpose of the Omnibus PTA Guidelines of 2022? (Choose all that apply)

• To define the roles and responsibilities of PTA officers and members

• To establish a clear process for PTA financial management

• To promote collaboration between parents, teachers, and the community for learner welfare

• To update and harmonize DepEd policies on PTAs

According to the Omnibus PTA Guidelines, which of the following DepEd offices can a PTA contact for concerns or questions?

• Office of the Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction

• Office of the Undersecretary for Field Operations

• Office of the Undersecretary for Administration

• Office of the Undersecretary for Legal Affairs

According to the Omnibus PTA Guidelines, what are Voluntary School Contributions (VSCs)?

• Mandatory fees collected by the school

• Donations solicited by the PTA for specific projects

• Voluntary contributions for various school activities

• Funding provided by the DepEd to schools

Which DepEd Order is referred to in the Omnibus PTA Guidelines as the first major policy on PTA organization?

• DO 54, s. 2009

• DO 117, s. 2009

• DECS Order Nos. 67 and 98, s. 1998

• DO 77, s. 2009

What is the document a school head issues to acknowledge a PTA, subject to meeting specific requirements?

• PTA Membership Card

• Certificate of Recognition

• PTA Constitution

• PTA Election Results

What is the purpose of the Grievance Committee (GC) according to the Omnibus PTA Guidelines?

• To organize social events for the school community

• To manage the PTA financial records

• To address conflicts and disputes within the PTA

• To conduct fundraising activities for the school

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of PTA structure under the Omnibus PTA Guidelines?

• Homeroom PTA (HpTA)

• School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA)

• Grade Level Parent-Teacher Association (GrPTA)

• National PTA Association (NPTA)