Kotabaru, S Kalimantan (ANTARA) - The Kotabaru Education and Culture Agency, South Kalimantan, has scheduled face-to-face learning to be held in mid-July 2021.
In June, said acting Head of Kotabaru Education and Culture Agency Slamet Riyadi, a meeting will be held with headmasters of elementary schools (SD), junior high schools (SMP), the district office of Religious Affairs Ministry, and supervisors to discuss the preparation of face-to-face learning in July.
"The coordination meeting will also involve Health Agency and COVID-19 Task Force to provide steps and strategies for face-to-face learning to comply with health protocols," he said.
Slamet Riyadi also asked the schools to use School Operational Assistance (BOP) fund to provide health equipment needed in face-to-face learning, including masks, sink, body temperature detectors, and handwashing tools.
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In addition to health tools, the vaccine for teachers is one of the requirements that must be met in preparation for face-to-face learning.
Initially, vaccination was prioritized for educators in Pulau Laut Utara, Pulau Laut Sigam, Kelumpang Hilir, but now for almost all teachers in all sub-districts in Kotabaru.
Slamet Riyadi added that face-to-face learning refers to a joint decree (SKB) of four ministers, namely Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Minister of Religious Affairs, Minister of Health, and Minister of Home Affairs.
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