The chairman of Aburi Girls’ Senior High School Parents’ Association (Abugiss), Engineer Kwasi Appiah Asamoah, is urging a professional and collaborative approach to the recently announced nationwide reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs).
Engr. Asamoah believes the strategic shift—which now formally includes teachers as governance partners—reflects deeper involvement from school authorities, the Ministry of Education, and the Ghana Education Service (GES).
However, he cautioned that the transition must be handled with proper orientation and mutual understanding to prevent potential friction in schools.
“The addition of the ‘T’ for Teachers changes the dynamics entirely. It means government is now directly involved in structures that were, for years, managed solely by parents. With the Ministry of Education and GES now part of the governance ecosystem, our funds and activities fall within the scope of public interest and oversight,” he said.
He noted that PTA funds would now be treated as public funds, which introduces new expectations regarding transparency, auditing, procurement, and operations.
“This transition will require deep collaboration and trust-building. Many PAs have operated independently with their own systems for years. While this has allowed for flexibility, it also means that we are now faced with the need to standardize our operations and adopt government-aligned controls. To avoid disputes or mistrust, everything must be done professionally, particularly in areas of finance, procurement, and communication,” he added.
Engineer Asamoah urged all schools nationwide to share experiences and adopt best practices for a smooth transition.
“We cannot allow this transition to result in division or suspicion. Instead, we must use it as an opportunity to strengthen school governance, promote shared responsibility between parents and teachers, and ultimately improve the learning environment for our children,” he cautioned.
He reaffirmed his support for the government’s directive and pledged to work closely with all stakeholders—parents, teachers, school management, and education authorities—to ensure a unified and transparent implementation at Aburi Girls’ SHS.
Source: Engineer Kwasi Appiah Asamoah
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