Teachers to register single fingerprint for exam duties

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 7: To ensure smooth workflow and flexibility by the end-of-year exam committees, teachers assigned to invigilate exams at the intermediate and secondary levels will only be required to register a “single fingerprint” either in the morning or after completing their invigilation duties at the assigned school. According to reliable sources from the education sector, there is a plan to activate the fingerprint system for school invigilators assigned to the “twelfth” grade committees. This eliminates the need for teachers to return to their schools to record their fingerprints.

This approach aims to provide flexibility and ensure teachers’ attendance is recorded and their early arrival at the committees is documented, which will enable them to carry out their responsibilities without difficulty. The fingerprint system will capture teachers’ attendance either at the start of the day or after completing their duties, depending on what best suits the workflow of the exam committees. This procedure is designed to protect teachers’ rights and ensure they are not penalized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for attendance-related issues. On the other hand, other sources explained that official directives have been issued to address the curriculum for the primary stage, stipulating the need for strict adherence to the approved study plan and ensuring that students are not dismissed before the designated end of the school year. These directives aim to guarantee the continuity of the educational process, maximize the use of the allocated study time, and enhance students’ academic achievement by following the 16-week scheduled timetable. These measures will help improve the quality of education at the primary stage by fully utilizing every school day to meet established educational and teaching goals. School administrations have been urged to comply with the study plan schedule, and ensure that all classes are implemented as planned and monitored effectively.

By Abdulrahman Al-Shammari
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff