About APKOS

APKOS is a sentiment, and an emotion that has spilled out of the hearts of likeminded people of CBSE fraternity. It resulted in the formation of Association of Principals of Kerala Oriented CBSE Schools (APKOS). APKOS stands for the welfare of Principals and Teachers of CBSE Schools. It is an attempt to redefine the essence and spirit of ‘ ASSOCIATION’ for the benefit and betterment of CBSE fraternity. The idea was mooted by the visionary president of APKOS – Mr. FRANCIS K.A. To the surprise of every one, Principals across the state of Kerala embraced the concept and joined hands with him for a good social cause.

APKOS functions at a three tier system. The State Committee at the top consists of 15 members selected from different parts of Kerala who takes and makes the policy for the entire state. At the District level a seven member team of  the District committee coordinates the work in consultation with the State committee. The third level of the system is the Taluk committee formed in the same pattern of District Committee. This  seven member team in 78 Taluks in Kerala, in consultation with the District and state committee  would take care of the welfare of schools, principals and teachers across the state. This would replicate the principles enshrined in the NEP-2020. Resource sharing , group activity and cordial relations will be established at every level. Growing together while achieving  the goals of every institution would be the focus of APKOS.

Welfare activities would include Group Life Insurance to every registered member along with Voluntary Group Medical Insurance, Setting up of Cooperative societies in every District for CBSE Principals and Teachers, Creating employment opportunities for the jobless, Revival measures for the sick schools, setting up of Assessment Boards and Teacher Evaluation Committees, Affiliation and accreditation support to schools, legal and litigation support to schools, Teacher placement cells in Taluk and District levels and expert committee support to assist schools for a face lift are a few of the objectives of the association from a twenty point programme outlined by APKOS.

APKOS believes in the fact that  ‘Once a Principal is a principal always’. Hence  all Principals, irrespective of working , Senior or  Retired, has a space in APKOS. Moreover we wish to utilise the experience and expertise of the veterans in the field of education to bring about a social change and educational development in the state.

We would be all the more happy to collaborate with all similar associations, organisations, government , semi government bodies and non- government organisations who are in the journey of creating a new social order. Covid- 19 has taught us many lessons of life outside class room and all our struggles are futile without a noble purpose and true dedication. To this goal let us awake and march forward together.

~ Team APKOS.

OBJECTIVES

  1. Establishing it as Welfare Association.
  2. Group Life Insurance Rupees Five lakh to all the registered members.
  3. Voluntary Group Medical Insurance.
  4. Setting up of Cooperative societies in every district for CBSE fraternity.
  5. Creating Re-employment opportunities for principals.
  6. Revival of Sick schools
  7. Setting up of Assessment boards and school auditing system.
  8. Teacher Evaluation committees to improve performance.
  9. Affiliation and accreditation Support to schools.
  10. Expert committee to assist schools for a facelift.
  11. Obtaining Governmental support and aid.
  12. To ensure Government level representation for CBSE Schools.
  13. To make constructive recommendations and have positive interventions  in case there is a conflict of interest between CBSE and Government
  14. Rehabilitating jobless principals and teachers of CBSE Schools
  15. Establishing Cooperative schools and colleges wherever possible.
  16. Develop Mutual support system.
  17. Improvement of working climate in schools
  18. Legal and litigation support to schools.
  19. Direct Membership to the principals
  20. Any other activities and programmes for the benefit of CBSE Schools in Kerala.

President Speaks

Dear Educators,

Time and again we thought what would bring us together. A togetherness  that would  evoke new ideas, a new thought process which can bring positive changes in our system. We can support each other, shoulder the responsibilities and worries to  soothe the condition. Beginning of APKOS was from this simple thought. The idea was welcomed by everyone. We have a clear vision and objectives about what APKOS should be and it is made known to all and we do not want to deviate from it.

Apprehensive attitudes and suspicious eyes would change in due course when people realise the worth of it by its way of functioning. We are not in a hurry, time will prove everything.  It is a matter of great surprise and honour to recall the fact that the association received overwhelming support from every part of the state and its presence is strong in every district and every Taluk of Kerala.

I am thankful to the school managements and principals for their support and let us work together to strengthen the CBSE fraternity.

~ Francis K.A , President APKOS