The Chair of the House Committee on Education, Representative Nyan G. Flomo, says 409 verified volunteer teachers at the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) have been enrolled on government payroll.
He spoke Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following a joint public hearing of the House Committees on Education and Claims and Petition into students’ demands and teachers’ welfare concerns.
Representative Flomo said the government plans to adjust salaries for 135 qualified teachers through the 2027 national budget, requiring more than US$230,000 annually.
He said lawmakers would continue investigating students’ concerns about school administration while appealing to teachers to resume classes Monday, October 26, 2026, following further consultations.
For his part, the Chair of the House Committee on Claims and Petition, Representative Prince Toles, welcomed the progress, expressing hope that the decisions would help restore normal academic activities.
Speaking earlier, Deputy Education Minister for Administration, Atty. Nyekeh Y. Forkpa confirmed that all 409 verified MCSS volunteer teachers had been enrolled, with salary payments expected to begin in October.
Minister Forkpa said the government would also address recruitment procedures and recover lost instructional hours, while working to prevent unauthorized teacher appointments within MCSS.
Meanwhile, MCSS Teachers Association President Augustine Nyormui announced a mass meeting Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. to brief teachers on the outcome of discussions.
Mr. Nyormui urged students to remain calm and avoid street protests, expressing 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 working with teachers to improve school conditions.
She commended lawmakers and students for their involvement, describing the demonstrations as peaceful and pledging continued cooperation with teachers and school principals.
Meanwhile, Representative Flomo said the committee would continue consulting stakeholders before submitting its comprehensive report, as efforts intensify to resolve the dispute and restore regular classes.