The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has strongly advised the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education against reopening schools on January 3, 2025, after the Christmas break.
Barely a week ago, CHASS in a letter dated December 20, addressed to the Ministry of Education, warned that a failure to address the financial constraints facing the schools before January 3 could disrupt the reopening process.
The recommendation is due to unresolved financial issues that have yet to be addressed by the government, despite multiple requests made by CHASS leadership.
In letters sent to the Minister of Education and the Director General of GES, dated 12th August 2024, 13th November 2024, and 20th December 2024, CHASS raised concerns over unpaid arrears related to perishables, recurrent fees, and transportation costs for food items delivered from regional distribution centres to schools.
