- TSC has instructed the Principal of Lufinga Girls’ Secondary School to establish a Parents Association.
- The directive follows complaints from a parent alleging corruption and mismanagement.
- A TSC investigation confirmed that the principal failed to involve parents in school affairs.
- Other allegations, including corruption and school fees mismanagement, were dismissed.
- The move aims to enhance communication and collaboration between the school and parents.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has directed the Principal of Lufinga Girls’ Secondary School to establish a Parents Association to improve parental involvement in school affairs.
The decision follows an investigation launched after a parent filed a complaint with the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), also known as the Office of the Ombudsman. The parent accused the principal of corruption, unfair treatment of students, and mismanagement.
Parent’s Allegations and Investigation
In their complaint, the parent alleged that:
- The principal was corrupt and mistreating students.
- Students were being denied food despite full school fee payments.
- School fees were being collected through a local Mpesa shop.
- Parents were being excluded from school matters, with no meetings held to discuss academic performance or other concerns.
Following the complaint, the TSC formed an investigative panel, which confirmed that the principal had indeed failed to engage parents in school matters.
TSC’s Directives and Findings
As a result of the investigation, TSC directed the principal to form a Parents Association to enhance communication between parents and the school.
However, the principal was cleared of other allegations, including corruption, mismanagement of school fees, and failure to provide food to students.
“The panel’s findings revealed that the allegation of the principal failing to involve parents in school matters was valid. As a result, the principal was advised to establish a Parents Association to foster better communication and collaboration with parents,” CAJ stated.
The formation of the Parents Association is expected to bridge the gap between school management and parents, ensuring more transparency and accountability in decision-making.
