Administrative Procedures
This is the first step in an administrative case.
filing of a complaint
The primary purpose of a school canteen is to provide learners with this.
safe and nutritious food
This DepEd Order provides the rules for administrative cases against DepEd personnel.
DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2006
Food sold in school canteens should be clean, safe, and _____
nutritious
Who are the only authorized operators of school canteens?
School / Teachers’ Cooperative
Main required document for filing a complaint.
Affidavit‑complaint / Sworn statement
A written agreement between the school and the teachers' cooperative that defines the terms and conditions for operating the school canteen.
MOA or Memorandum of Agreement
Who may file an administrative complaint?
Acceptable Answers:
Any person
Anyone with personal knowledge
Complainant
What should canteen staff wear when preparing food?
Hairnet
Apron
Gloves
What is strictly prohibited in school canteen operations?
Subleasing / Private concessionaires
This document is issued after a prima facie case has been established against the respondent.
Formal Charge
This school official is primarily responsible for supervising the operation of the school canteen.
School Head (Principal)
An employee who intentionally gives false information in official documents commits this administrative offense.
dishonesty
True or False: Expired food products may still be sold if they are offered at a discounted price.
False
What must canteen prices NOT exceed?
Local market prices
They are referred to the proper School or Division Grievance Committee because these committees have exclusive original jurisdiction.
Complaints filed directly with higher DepEd offices
They ensure food safety, proper sanitation, healthy food choices, and compliance with DepEd standards to protect students and school personnel.
regular inspections of school canteens
Why is preventive suspension issued?
Acceptable Answers:
Protect investigation
Prevent interference
Avoid influence
To establish uniform guidelines for the proper operation and management of public school canteens while promoting student welfare, transparency, and accountability.
DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2007
Who ensures that food sold in the canteen meets nutrition standards?
Canteen Management Committee
School head
Nutrition committee
This proceeding is conducted when there are disputed facts that require presentation of evidence and witnesses.
Formal Investigation
True or False: School canteen income should be used only for personal benefit of the canteen manager.
False
This offense refers to the willful refusal of an employee to obey a lawful order from a superior.
insubordination
Aside from being nutritious, food sold in school canteens must also meet these standards to protect learners' health.
sanitation and food safety standards
What financial report must canteens submit quarterly?
Statement of Operations / Financial Reports