Ban PTAs if it conflicts with free SHS policy – NAGRAT tells gov’t

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has urged the Ministry of Education to consider banning the Parents Association (PA) scheme in Senior High Schools (SHSs) if it conflicts with the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy.
This comes after the interdiction of headteachers from Ahantaman Senior High School and St. Roses Senior High School, Akwatia, by the Ghana Education Service (GES), following allegations that the schools had collected unauthorised fees.
NAGRAT insists that these fees were introduced by the Parents Association and not by the schools’ management, arguing that the punishment imposed on the headteachers is unjust.
During a press confrence on NAGRAT President Angel Carbonu called for the immediate reinstatement of the affected headteachers, asserting that the schools should not be held accountable for the actions of the Parents Association.
“With the coming in of the Free Senior High School, the role of the PTAs was abandoned. What we now have in the schools is the Parents Association without the teachers,” Mr. Carbonu explained.
He further elaborated that in the case of the interdicted headteachers, the Parents Association had independently agreed to raise funds for a specific cause.
"If the ministry feels that the presence of the PAs is negatively affecting the smooth running of the schools within the context of Free SHS, the ministry can ban the formation of PAs outrightly,” Mr. Carbonu added.
Source: classfmonline.com
Trending News
WASH sector advocates call for increased financing in 2025 budget
10:30I'll support any initiative to build a sea defence project for Ketu South residents - Kwame Agbodza
09:03Energy Minister meets with Bridge Power Co. Ltd over shutdown of operations due to ECG’s $47M debt
03:58President Mahama embarks on a working visit to Burkina Faso on today
09:42V/R: Kwame Agbodza and Ibrahim Mahama donate to victims of tidal waves in Ketu South
08:59Veep NJOA's thoughts, call-to-action from just-ended National Economic Dialogue
13:31President Mahama strengthens ties with Niger in continued West Africa diplomatic tour
09:35GA/R: Stop dumping refuse in gutters – OBI Roofing CEO urges public
08:37Minority says, Gifty Oware-Mensah, fmr NSA exec., in Ghana and will see NIB over 80k ghost names allegations
02:03AAMUSTED Vice-Chancellor calls for more staff and infrastructure to support university growth
09:26