Mangaluru: Some parents recognize private schools here have alleged that school management harasses them for non-payment costs, and targets them to talk to institutions.
Private international schools in Adyar are now suspected of asking for parents, who previously protested schools, to pay overall costs.
School management allegedly told parents that their ward would not be allowed to use school bus services, and also threatened not to allow them to appear for inspection, if they failed to do it.
Mohammed Sadiq, a fish vendor and a Thumbe resident, whose son studied in class III, said that he had paid an installment fee since the Pandemic Covid-19 outbreak.
“Last year, when management demanded a full cost, government guidelines allowed to collect only 70% of the tuition fees for 2019-2020.
This year, the school asked us to pay the full cost, including the last academic year.
When we said we could not pay the same , and ask to pay installments.
They prevent my child from using school bus services, and also threatening not to allow it to appear for checks scheduled for November 23, ” Allegant.
“There are parents who have not paid a penny in last year’s fees, but Their children are allowed to attend classes.
Me and several other parents were victims of witch hunting, because we asked school management errors.
The school bus did not pick up my child on Friday, and he was left on the road.
School management, during reception, has promised many facilities, however, until now does not have facilities, including mandatory playgrounds for children, “he said.
When Tii contacted the school manager, he maintained the school did not force anyone to pay for fees.
“We only collected 70% from last year and 85% of this year’s costs from parents, and have not stopped any children from appearing for the exam, even if they have not paid a fee,” he said.
DDPI Malleswamy warned that schools had no right to stop students from academic activities.
“A disadvantaged parents can approach our office and file a written complaint.
We will take the necessary actions in this matter,” he said.
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