The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has asked that all outstanding arrears be paid to senior high schools throughout the country.
A press release issued by CHASS on Friday, December 21, 2024, requested that the government provide the funds so that their schools may operate efficiently.
According to the statement, while some monies have been granted to some of the institutions, they have not addressed the key challenges.
“While we acknowledge some recent disbursements of funds to schools, we regret to inform you that this release has not fully resolved the critical financial needs of our institutions,” the statement said.
Some of the funds the government owes to schools include arrears for perishable items, funds for day schools, and single-track schools.
The others are funds for transporting food items from distribution centres to schools, funds for essential utility bills, and recurrent funding for the schools.
CHASS stated that the situation was terrible and posed a “serious threat to the smooth operation of schools.”
“These funds are critical for the successful reopening of schools in January,” adding that “without these resources, school heads will face insurmountable challenges in managing daily operations.”
CHASS added that the government’s failure to pay the funds would result in poor management of the nation’s secondary institutions and negatively impact students’ well-being.
“We will advise against the resumption of the academic calendar should the government fail to disburse the funds.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
