CHASS urges GES to postpone school re-opening date until outstanding debt cleared

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to postpone the January 3, 2024 re-opening date for senior high schools until the government has settled the outstanding debt for food and operations.

UPDATE: GES maintains SHS reopening date amid CHASS concerns

In a statement issued on December 31, 2024, the school heads said the government has failed to respond to three appeals since August 2024 for payment of arrears covering perishables, recurrent fees, and food transportation costs.

The National Secretary of CHASS, Baro Primus has therefore directed all regional branches to notify parents of the potential delay through parent associations.

The school heads warned that members who defy the directive will face sanctions for betraying their collective stance.

This is now the fourth appeal to education authorities over the unpaid arrears, with previous letters sent in August, November, and December 2024, the statement said .