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operates a non-aided school in its school premises or lets any part of
the premises for any purposes, any rental or profit received is taken
into account for purposes of calculating salaries grant. Tuition fees
are subject to the approval of the Director, who also approves the
individual amounts of fee remission for needy pupils within the overall
permitted level of 45%. Approved establishments for teachers and other
staff, approved salary scales, details of post and conditions of service.
are included in the codes.
5.26
The purpose
Capitation grants are normally paid half-yearly in advance, the
amount of grant being assessed on approved enrolment at the current rates.
The amount of grant may be reviewed if school enrolment falls below 90
per cent of approved enrolment (which is subject to maximum levels). Items
chargeable to capitation grant include teachers' textbooks; consumable stores
for teaching purposes; minor repairs; fuel, light and power; insurance;
prizes and expenses arising from extra-curricular activities, etc.
of the other recurrent grants are self-evident from their names. The Director
may approve full reimbursement of rent and rates actually paid for school purposes.
5.27 The Director may approve non-recurrent and capital grants for such
purposes as major repairs or the provision of major items of furniture and
equipment costing not less than the current approved level. Capital grants
may be approved for buildings, furniture and equipment in respect of a new
school or of extension to or reprovisioning of an existing school. Such
grants are normally made in the ratio of 80 per cent contribution by the
government and 20 per cent contribution by the school and are based on the
approved tendered cost or actual cost, whichever is the less. In the case
of estate schools the government now meets all the capital costs except
those relating to furniture and equipment. Library grants may be
approved for the purchase of library books in order to assist an
aided school which is establishing a library for the first time : this is
es.