CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF

SPORTS CLUB

Preamble

We, the learners of SAN ROQUE HIGH SCHOOL, imploring the aid of Divine
Providence, believing in the need for a better organized Sports Club and the
development of the learners as future leaders of the nation, do hereby
promulgate and adopt this Constitution and By-Laws of the Sports Club in
Secondary Schools that shall advance, implement, and maintain our goals and
aspirations, embody the ideals and principles of freedom, equality, justice and
democracy, and promote the welfare of all students and academic standards of
our Alma Mater.

Article I
General Provisions

Section 1 This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution

and By-Laws of SPORTS CLUB of SAN ROQUE HIGH SCHOOL, San
Roque, Bato, Camarines Sur.

Section 2 The Sports Club is an organization of learners entitled to enjoy

rights and privileges according to this Constitution and By-Laws
specially to exercise the right of suffrage and participate in all
Sports Club programs, projects, and activities.

Article II
Name and Domicile

Section 1 The name of this organization shall be known as the Sports Club of
SAN ROQUE HIGH SCHOOL which shall hereinafter be referred to as
the MAPEH Club.

Section 2 The seat of the MAPEH Club shall be exercised in the school’s
jurisdiction.

Article III
Definition of Terms and Naming Convention

Section 1 Terms and acronyms used throughout this Constitution and By-Laws
of Sports Club are defined in the following:

1.1 Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) refers to the school’s

detailed plan for improving learner outcomes encompassing
actions, roles, responsibilities, timelines, and success criteria for
 the next twelve (12) months, leading to the achievement of the
academic goals.

1.12 Bona fide learners refer to individuals enrolled in

secondary schools.

1.13 General Plan of Action (GPOA) refers to the annual

plan of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, projects,
and activities crafted by the officers of the Sports Club and
in consultation with all school clubs and organizations.

1.14 Internal Sources of Funds refer to the financial

support provided by schools but not limited to the School’s
Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE).

1.15 Learners refer to individuals in secondary levels who

are the constituents of the Sports Club.
.
1.16 Official Documents refer to the documents duly
signed and released by the Sports Club e.g., financial
reports, resolutions, minutes of the meeting, official
statement, activity reports.

1.17 Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) refer to

mandated, recommended, and initiated programs, projects,
and activities.

1.18 Quorum constitutes one-half plus one of the total

number of officers.

1.19 Registration refers to the process of officially

recognizing an individual or group as having a particular
status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

1.20 Right/s pertain to legal, social, or ethical principles of

freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental
normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to
people.

1.21 State of the Learner Government Address

(SOLGA) refers to the activity to be conducted in the first
and last quarter of the school year highlighting the
presentation of the GPOA and accomplishments of the
Sports Club.

1.22 Term refers to the length of time an individual holds a

position; and

Article IV
Declaration of Principles Objectives and Policies
Section 1 The Sports Club shall be one of the organizations in the school.

Section 2 The Sports club shall be at the forefront of the learners' literacy and
numeracy; model of the learners' excellence; and representation of
good character and deep sense of moral values.

Section 3 The Sports Club shall be committed to adhering to the core values
of Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, and Makabansa, its
principles, and ideals into action through academic, socio-civic, and
leadership PPAs.

Section 4 The Sports Club shall have the following objectives:

4.1 uphold the values, principles, and ideals of the Department of

Education;

4.2 empower the learners to strive for excellence in different

skills
In sports, leadership, and social responsibility;

4.3 encourage the learners to be proactive members of the

society;

4.4 lead learners in developing a passionate love of country,

values, and competencies that will enable them to realize their
full potential and to contribute meaningfully to building the
nation;

4.5 represents the learners in any competition in Sports

4.6 serves, protects and promotes the rights and welfare of every
learner.

Section 5 The Sport Club shall pursue, practice, and uphold at all times, the
principles of good governance, the value of integrity, and
sportsmanship, renouncing all forms of corruption, and acts that are
contrary to the rules and regulations of the school and the DepEd.

Section 6 The Sports Club shall encourage open communication and dialogue
with all learners, and other stakeholders consistent with its
principles and purposes.

Section 7 The Sports Club shall provide a channel for learners' opinions,
suggestions regarding math problems, and other concerns affecting
their studies and welfare in the school.
 Article V
Membership

Section 1 All bona fide learners of SAN ROQUE HIGH SCHOOL shall be
members of the Sports Club

Article VI
Bill of Rights of Learners

Section 1 The following rights of learners shall be exercised:

1.1 Every student has the right to be protected in a learning

environment with zero tolerance for violence to learn in an
inclusive, child-friendly, gender-responsive, safe, motivating,
and healthy environment.

1.2 Every learner has the right to freely express and be heard
his/her views on matters concerning him/her.

1.3 Every student has the right to conduct and actively

participate in all school-curricular, co-curricular, and extra-
curricular activities and programs that are child-friendly and
conducive to the optimum development of children's
capacities.

1.4 Every student has the right to information on the policies,

plans, programs, projects, processes, systems, and other
matters concerning him/her.

1.5 Every student has the right to suffrage, to apply for a

position, to nominate, and to be elected to office, and to
exercise other electoral practices.

1.6 Every student has the right to responsible independent and

peaceful student elections and student publications.

1.7 Every student has the right to proper representation and

participation in different meetings and assemblies of the
school on issues affecting the welfare of the student body, to
conduct child-led and peaceful meetings and assemblies; and
to be heard in the decision-making processes affecting his/her
education and welfare.

1.8 Every student has the right to recall his/her chosen officers.

1.9 Every student has the right to equal, legitimate, and

responsible use of adequate, safe, clean, and efficient school
facilities.
 Article VII
Duties and Obligations of Learners

Section 1 Every learner has the responsibility to observe and uphold the laws
of the Republic of the Philippines, the school rules and regulations,
and this Constitution at all times.

Section 2 Every learner shall exercise one’s rights responsibly and in good
faith.

Section 3 Every learner shall support and promote the ideals, principles,
thrusts, and objectives of the Sports Club, the School, and the
DepEd.

Section 4 Every learner shall endeavor to achieve academic excellence and

shall abide by the rules and regulations governing his/her academic
responsibilities.

Section 5 Every learner shall pursue to nurture an inclusive, service-oriented,

gender-sensitive, culturally aware, and environment-conscious
community.

Section 6 Every learner shall abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the
Sports Club.

Section 7 Every learner shall strive to become a proactive and enabling

member of society and to contribute to the development of one’s
community.

Article VIII
Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of the SPORTS CLUB

Section 1 The Sports Club shall have the following functions and
responsibilities:

1.1 To support and promote the ideals, principles, thrusts, and

objectives of the SSLG, the School, and the DepEd;

1.2 To ensure efficient and effective implementation of GPOA of

the club;

1.3 To spearhead PPAs anchored in the DepEd Core Values:

maka-Diyos, maka-tao, makakalikasan and makabansa;

1.4 To submit an activity/accomplishment report/s in a unified

template to the School Head a week after every
implementation of the activity
 Article IX
Composition and Term of Office of the SPORTS Club

Section 1 The Officers of the Sports Club are the duly elected President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer,
Business Managers, Muse, Escort, and Grade Level Representatives.

Section 2 Any officers, except the President, shall be holding any other
elective or appointive positions in other student clubs/organizations.

Section 3 The officers of the Math club shall hold office for a period of one (1)
school year.

Section 4 The term of office shall start from the date the officer takes his/her
oath, until the successor takes his/her oath of office, or until the end
of the school year.

Section 5 Oath-Taking Ceremonies of Sports Club Officers must be conducted on

the scheduled oath-taking given by the SSLG

Article X
Duties and Functions of Learner Government Officers

Section 1 The President shall be the head officer of the Sports Club. He/she
shall have the following duties:

1.1 facilitate, through his/her leadership the efficient and

effective overall operations of the Sports Club;

1.2 represent the learners at official functions or in any learner-

related activities on or off the campus;

1.3 call and preside over all meetings and/or may designate
another officer to preside over a specific meeting;

1.4 perform other functions inherent and incidental to his/her

office.

Section 2 The Vice-President shall have the following duties:

2.1 assist the President in all matters where his/her assistance is

necessary;

2.2. assume the Office of the President should the position

become vacant;

2.3. supervise members in planning and arranging meetings or

programs of activities;
 2.4. perform other duties assigned by the President in case of
his/her absence.

Section 3 The Secretary shall have the following duties:

3.1 keep accurate records of the minutes and document

proceedings in every meeting;

3.2 prepare all notices of Sports Club meetings;

3.4 serve as Chairperson of the Secretariat Committee; and

3.5 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the Sports

Club officers.

Section 4 The Treasurer shall have the following duties:

4.1 prepare regularly the financial reports of the Sports Club and
safely keep all documents for transparency and
accountability;

4.2 serve as the disbursing officer of all the Sports Club’s funds;

4.4 serve as the Chairperson of the Finance Committee; and

4.5 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the Sports

Club officers.

Section 5 The Auditor shall have the following duties:

5.1 verify the legitimacy of the disbursement of Sports club funds

and certify the correctness of the financial reports;

5.2 audit and submit reports of all expenditures of the Sports

Club funds;

5.3 assist the Treasurer in preparing financial reports;

5.4 act as the co-chairperson of the Finance Committee; and

5.5 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the Sports

Club officers.

Section 6 The Public Information Officer (PIO) shall have the following
duties:

6.1 disseminate and promote the thrusts and objectives of the

Sports Club;

6.2 build and maintain a credible image for the Sports Club;
 6.3 serve as the Chairperson of the Public Relations Committee;
and

6.4 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the Sports

Club officers.

Section 7 The Business managers shall have the following duties:

7.1 assist the officer in marketing and other activities that need
their functions

7.2 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the Sports

Club officers.

Section 8 The Grade Level Representative(s) shall have the following

duties:

8.1 represent his/her grade level in all the meetings of the

Sports Club;

8.2 serve as liaison to respective grade levels on updates and

directives from Sports Club;

8.3 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the Sports

Club officers.

Section 9 The External Affairs Committee shall be chaired by the Public

Article XII
Adviser

Section 1 The School Head shall designate a qualified teacher as the Sports
Club Adviser and endorse a copy of the designation to the Schools
Division Office through the School Governance Operations Division.

Section 2 The endorsement and designation of Sports Club Adviser shall be

done every school year.

Section 3 The Sports Club Adviser must have the following qualifications:

3.1 must be a Sports Teacher

3.2 good character and reputation in the school and community;

3.3 Competent, able, and willing to work with the student leaders
from planning to implementation of activities; and

3.4 shall have at least one (1) year residency in the school.

Section 4 The Sports Club adviser shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
 4.1 monitor all programs, projects, activities, and meetings of the
Sports Club at all times;

4.2 act as the Sports Club’s mentor in leadership;

4.4 ensure the academic excellence, as well as the holistic

welfare and development of the Sports Club officers;

4.5 propose recommendations for improvement based on the

information gathered from the consultations;
4.6 facilitate the crafting of the General Program of Action
(GPOA) for approval of the School Head;

4.7 submit reports and other pertinent documents for approval of

the School Head,

Article XIII
Elections

Section 1 The Elections of Sports Club officers shall solely manage the Club
adviser with the help of other Sports teachers

Article XIV
Meeting and Quorum

Section 1 The Sports Club shall conduct regular monthly meetings or as

agreed upon by the officers of the Sports Club Officers

Section 2 Majority of the officers of the Sports Club (50%+1) shall constitute a
quorum.

Section 3 Each member of the Sports Club is entitled to only one vote.

Article XV
Finance

Section 1 The school may allocate a portion of the PTA FUND for Sports Club
to be used in any activity.

Section 2 The Sports Club shall submit a Project Proposal to the PTA for the
release of the fund
Section 3. The Sports Club shall submit a financial report duly noted by the Club
Adviser to the School Head.

ARTICLE XVI
Transparency and Accountability

Section 1 Elected Sports Club officers shall always uphold the best interest of
the organization and act under existing laws, regulations, policies,
guidelines, and of this Constitution. They shall serve as role models
for the learners, demonstrating the DepEd Core Values of maka-
Diyos, Maka-tao, makakalikasan, at makabansa.

Section 2 For accountability and transparency of all organizational planning,

operations, implementations, and review of the Sports Club, the
following shall always be observed:

2.1 Prepare a GPOA

2.2 Conduct meetings and committee deliberations with the
consensus of a majority of the Sports Club officers

2.3 Posting of duly approved after-activity accomplishment and

financial reports;

2.4 Posting of duly audited and approved monthly financial reports;

and

2.5 Disseminate other relevant announcements and information not

within the scope of the above-cited purposes.

Article XVII
Amendments of the Constitution and By-Laws

Section 1 This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended or modified in full

or in part as deemed necessary from its issuance.

Section 2 The SSLG shall be the sole office to recommend the amendment or
modification in full or in part of this Constitution and By-Laws

Any provision or part of this Constitution and By-Laws of Supreme

Secondary

Article XVII
Effectivity

Amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect

immediately upon its issuance.