School Governing Council By: Ed Sumapig

The School Governing Council officers of Juan S. Tismo National High School, Babatngon, Leyte, Philippines were inducted into their particular offices on December 11, 2009 at the JICA Science Lab room by Hon. Mayor Charita Montaño-Chan, the Chairperson of the Municipal School Board.
It may be informed that the School governing council is a multi-sectoral representation, organized within the context of School Based Management in order to attain the school’s vision and mission. Its purposes and limitations are defined under its newly ratified constitution and by-laws. Generally, it is anchored on shared governance, accountability, and responsibility.
The officers and members and their sectoral representations can be gleaned below:

No. Name SGC Position Sectoral Representation
1 Artemio C. Cañete President Religious Sector
2 Joselito E. Gamao, Sr. Vice-President Religious Sector
3 Edilberto U. Sumapig Secretary President, Faculty Club
4 Gemma Bergula Treasurer Business Sector
5 Ma. Lourdes M. Erine Auditor President, Alumni Association
6 Cesar V. Bergula Auditor President, Gen. PTA
7 Lita G. Bergula PIOr President, KHB-MPC (NGO)
8 Antonio V. Gular Consultant President, SENCAB
9 Federico P. Elizaga, Jr.Consultant Chair, Com. on Educ., LGU
10 Rose M. Avila Consultant Business Sector
11 Greg L. Itchon Consultant Chair, Com. on Educ., Dist 3
12 Milagros Muncada Member Business Sector
13 Evelyn Galope Member Chair, Com. on Educ., Dist 4
14 Benjamin D. Cale Member Chair, BALSEDECO
15 Rafael I. Delis Member President, Farmers Organization
16 Christine A. Gamao Member President, Supreme Student Govt.
17 Fe Delis Member Chair, Com. on Educ., Dist. 1
The ceremony was simple but well attended by the students, teachers, and other members of the school community. It was also witnessed by our co-teacher, a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer, Selena Evelyn Barlow and her husband Peter Barlow.
The induction of officers was hosted by teacher Ma. Nelly L. Peñaranda.