CHENNAI: The state government has decided to provide security cover to all the corporation run middle, high and higher secondary schools across the city in the light of reports about thefts and unlawful activities. Official sources said that each school will be provided with two security staff round the clock including on weekends and other government holidays besides summer vacation. Unlawful activities have been reported particularly at night time. The security persons will report to the civic officials who will maintain an attendance register. There are more than 200 corporation schools in Chennai.The corporation will outsource the job to various security agencies, sources added.