Ghana senior high school funding and management issues

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has raised significant concerns regarding the operational stability of senior high schools in Ghana. During its 64th annual conference, leadership called for a 20 per cent increase in operational funding to cover essential costs such as food, examinations, and academic materials.

CHASS officials highlighted chronic funding delays and unpaid arrears for recurrent grants spanning from 2021 to 2024, which have left many institutions in debt to creditors. The association specifically noted that while school heads were authorized to perform emergency procurements for food, the lack of released funds has placed an undue burden on administrators.

Beyond financial matters, the association addressed institutional management. Leaders pledged support for disciplinary sanctions against staff involved in misconduct following various safeguarding scandals. They also advocated for increased investment in infrastructure and proposed restricting social media access on student tablets to reduce academic distractions.