West Bengal Report-IPAI.pdf - Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

239During the period 2005-06 to 2007-08, VEC/WEC meetingsheld in 34 schools out of 40 schools (primary) visited by the teamand the number of meetings held was minimum of 12 andmaximum of 46.The study team did not find recorded any matter, discussedin the VEC meeting which was considered reportable/reported toCLRCs/DPOs.The study team strongly felt, that VEC/WECs’ involvementin the SSA is to be intensified. Interaction and coordination at alllevels right from district to village were to be geared up.15.11 Formation of School Building :SSA provide that every primary school building should have atleast 2 rooms with a verandah and there should be at least 2 teacher in aprimary school.It was noticed during visit of schools that 22 out of 40 schoolswere having 4 or more class rooms. In some of these schools a fewclassrooms remained unutilized as classes could not be held due tolesser number of teachers. As reported, at times it becameunmanageable of 4 classes (I – IV) by 2 teachers, particularly, when I ofthese 2 teachers had to be involved in other activities (including nonteaching activities). A few teachers of such schools expressed the viewthat more teacher would be preferable than ACRS.15.12 Sitting arrangementStudents of all classes (I – IV) in 20 primary schools out of 40primary school, visited by the team, had to sit on floor using