The Chair of the House Committee on Education, Nyan G. Flomo, said the 409 verified volunteer teachers at the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) have been enrolled on government payroll.
Flomo spoke on Wednesday, October 21, after a joint public hearing of the House Committees on Education, Claims and Petition into students’ demands for teachers’ welfare concerns.
He said, the government planned to adjust salaries for 135 ‘qualified teachers’ through the 2027 national budget, requiring more than US$230,000 annually.
Flomo: “Lawmakers will continue investigating students’ concerns as well as appeal to teachers to resume classes on Monday, October 26, after further consultations.
The Chair of the House Committee on Claims and Petition, Representative Prince Toles, welcomed the progress. He expressed the hope that the decisions would restore normal academic activities.
Earlier, Deputy Education Minister for Administration, Nyekeh Y. Forkpa, confirmed that all 409 verified MCSS volunteer teachers had been enrolled, with salary payments expected to begin in October.
Forkpa said, the government would also address recruitment procedures, and recover lost instructional hours, while they work to prevent unauthorized teacher appointments within the system.
Meanwhile, MCSS Teachers Association President, Augustine Nyormui, announced a mass meeting Thursday, October 22. The meeting briefed teachers on the positive outcome of the discussions.
Nyormui urged students to remain calm, and avoid street protests. He expressed optimism that outstanding concerns would be resolved through continued engagement with the government.
MCSS Superintendent, Augurie E. Stevens said, management had addressed concerns surrounding the 2025 memorandum of understanding, and remained committed to work with teachers.
Madam Stevens commended lawmakers, and students for their involvement.
She described the demonstrations as peaceful, and pledged continued cooperation with teachers and school principals.
Meanwhile, Rep. Flomo has assured that the committee will continue consulting stakeholders before submitting its comprehensive report, as efforts intensify to resolve the dispute, and restore regular classes.
