Monday, 23 June 2025

What is the school management committee - ges promotions


In this discussion we shall take a look at 

πŸ‘‰ What is the SMC?

πŸ‘‰ What is its membership?

πŸ‘‰ What roles is it supposed to play?


What is SMC?

The SMC came into being as a result of the education reforms, which were initiated in Ghana in 1987. 

The SMC is the governing council of all basic schools in the community. 


Membership of the SMC


1. The District Director of Education or the representative, as an ex-officio member. 

2. the headteacher of the school(s).

3. one member appointed by the PTA.

4. one member appointed by the district assembly.

5. one member appointed by the town/village/unit committee.

6. a representative of the chiefs.

7. two members appointed by the teaching staff (one each from the primary and JHS)

8. one representative of the old students association.

9. a representative of any identifiable group in the community.


The term ex-officio means that his/her membership on the committee is by virtue his/her position. He/she takes active part in all discussions but does not vote to influence decisions at meetings. 



Functions of the SMC 

1. controlling the general policy of the school. 

2. presenting periodic reports to the director general of education through the district director of education.

3. ensuring that the premises of the schools are kept in a sanitary and structurally safe conditions and generally in a good state of repair.

4. submitting reports to the district assembly through the Assembly Member.

5. referring dismissal or suspension cases to the district director of education for action.

6. develop a yearly education action plan for the improvement of teaching and learning in the schools. 

7. vet and approve all expenditures on the projects of the school.



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What is the school management committee - ges promotions

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