The SFAC Science Wall

rectors
Regional directors
Schools Division/City Superintendent
Heads, Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools

1. Relative to the holding of the 2003 Youth for the Environment Summer (YES), April 30 – May 04, 2003, one of the concrete resolutions and actions adopted by the entire delegation from all over the country is the establishment a school based co-curricular organization which will serve as a significant venue for students actions and movements toward safe guarding, protecting, and conserving the environment for future generations.

2. In view thereof, the Department of Education (DepED), in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), establishes the youth For Environment in Schools Organization (Yes-O) as the only recognized co-curricular Environmental club or organization in the schools and consolidates all other environmental and/or ecology clubs or organizations in school with main and primary programs or project for the environment or ecology in the said Organization.

3. Be aware and create awareness in others of the state of the Philippines environment and ecology , including prevailing issues and concerns relative there to;
b. Establish specific and doable programs; projects and activities to address issues and concerns on the environment and ecology;
c. Network with other government and non-government organizations, including youth for the division and region, with regard to support and assistance to programs, projects and activities of the organization;
d. Encourage community participation and initiative in environmental and ecological movements and actions; and
e. Develop among members and the community proper environmental values, skills and attitudes.

4. The following programs, projects and activities may form part of the regular undertaking of the Youth for the Environment in Schools (YES) Organization:

a. Clean-Up Drive inside and surrounding the school premises, including public and common areas in the community. Waste Management, Segregation and Recycling program. Awareness campaigns to address specific Issues such as pollution, sanitation and health. Symposia/Training. e. Nursery Establishment and Tree Planting Activities. f. Fun Run for the Environment. g. Youth for Environment Summer Camp

5. All regional directors, school division superintendent and school principal/heads are encourage organizing, supporting and cooperating in the establishment and strengthening of the Youth for Environment in Schools (YES) Organization in their respective areas of jurisdiction. Their support to the Youth for Environment Summer (YES) Camp in all levels as a major activity of the YES-O is hereby encouraged.


6. The regional and division education supervisors in science, as regional and division coordinators respectively, shall lead, coordinate and monitor the conduct of activities pertinent to the YES organization in their respective areas of jurisdiction. The science department head/coordinator and teacher herein designate as school-based moderator and assistant school based moderator respectively, shall lead and operationalize the YES activities in the school level guidance of the school head/principal.

7. In the operationalization of the YES-O, coordination with the Department of Environment and natural resources (DENR), particularly the DENR Regional Youth Desk Officers and other offices, is encouraged.

8. The DepED center for Students and Co-curricular Affairs (CSCA) , headed by Mr.Joey G. Pelaez, is tasked to oversee, coordinate and supervise the establishment and all activities of the YES organization. For queries, please write the CSCA, G/F Mabini Bldg., DepED Complex Meralco Avenue, Pasig city or call telefax numbers 631-8495 or 636-3603.

9. Enclosed is the constitution and By-Laws of the YES Organization.

10. Immediate and wide dissemination of this order is directed. EDILBERTO C.DE JESUS
Secretary
Encl:
As Stated
Reference:
DECS Order, No. 44, s. 2001
Allotment: 1-(D.O. 150-97)
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index
under the following subjects:

PROJECTS
TRAINING PROGRAMS
ORGANIZATIONS













Enclosure No.1 to DepEd Order No. 72, s.2003



CONSTITUITION AND BY-LAWS OF THE YOUTH FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
IN SCHOOLS (YES) ORGANIZATION

We the student-member of the Youth for the Environment in Schools (YES) organization of SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE, with help of God, aware of the steady deterioration and degradation devoted to the safe guarding, protection and conservation of the environment, committing to perform specific and doable actions to contribute to the re-building and renewal of our environmental values, skills and attitudes, hereby form a consolidated environmental organization that shall embody the ideals and principles of a healthy environment, democracy and the general welfare, do hereby promulgate and adopt this constitution and by-laws that will promote, implement, and maintain the goals and aspirations of the future generations. Article I
General Provisions
Sec.1 This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and By-Laws of the Youth for the Environment in Schools organization of the SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE. Sec.2 For purposes of this constitution and by-laws, YES-O refers to the Youth for the Environment in schools Organization of the Saint Francis of Assisi College – Main Campus. Article II
Name and Domicile
Sec.1 The Organization shall be known as the Youth for Environment in schools Organization
Sec.2 The office of the YES-O shall be located inside the premises of the school. Article III
Declaration of Principles and Objectives
Sec.1 The YES-O shall promote environmental understanding and action through social, civic, intellectual, recreational, and science-related programs and activities. Sec.2 The YES-O shall have the following objectives:
a. Be aware and create awareness in others of the state of the Phillipine environment and ecology, including prevailing issues and concerns relative thereto;
b. Establish specific and doable programs, projects and activities to address issues and concerns on the environment and ecology;
c. Network with other government and non-government organizations, including other Youth for Environment in Schools (YES). Organization in other schools within the division and region, with regard to support and assistance to programs , projects and activities of the organization;
d. Encourage community participation and initiative in environmental and ecological movements and actions; and,
e. Develop among the members and the community proper environmental values, skills and attitudes. Article IV
Membership
Sec.1 All bonafide students of the school, with specific interests to contribute to environmental and ecological actions and movements, are eligible to be members of the YES-O. Sec.2 Interested student shall submit a duly filled up application form to the YES-O Moderator. If approved, the students shall be considered a bonafide member of the YES-O. Article V
Rights of Members
Sec.1 Every member has the right to enjoy freedom of speech and expression
Sec.2 Every member has the right to avail of the services offered by the YES-O
Sec.3 Every member has the right to conduct and participate in all of the organization activities. Sec.4 Every member has the right to information on all the issues and matters concerning them. Sec.5 Every member has the right to vote and be elected into office. Article VI
Duties and Obligations of Members
Sec.1 Every member has the responsibility to observe, at all times, the laws of nature, the environmental laws of the republic of the Republic of the Philippines, and the rules and regulation of the school and the organization. Sec.2 Every members must pay all YES-O fees on time as authorized by DepEd issuances and/or by the parents/teachers and community association. Sec.3 Every member must support and promote the thrusts and objectives of the YES-O. Sec.4 Every member must abide by the YES-O constitution and by-laws. Sec.5 Every member must participate actively in all school and organizational activities
Sec.6 Every member must exercise his/her rights and performs his/her duties as a YES-O member responsibly. Article VII
Duties and Obligations of Members
Sec.1 The Executive Committee composed of officers of the youth for environment in Schools organization shall be the governing body of the organization. Sec.2 The YES-O shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
a. Formulate, recommend, implement, coordinate and monitor programs, projects and activities for the environment;
b. Create committees deemed necessary and expedient under the circumstances;
c. Advise and make recommendations to school authorities regarding environmental matters, affairs and activities. Serve as representative of the school, and participate, in environmental fora, symposia, gatherings, trainings and workshop in divisions, regional, national and