Government commits to paying outstanding salaries, addressing disparities and including adjustments for 133 qualified teachers in the 2027 national budget
MONROVIA – The Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) says 201 additional volunteer teachers have been enrolled on the government payroll, bringing the total number of verified volunteer teachers enrolled to 409, in what the institution describes as significant progress toward addressing longstanding concerns over teachers’ welfare.
By: Trokon S. Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
MCSS Superintendent Augurie Stevens announced the development on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing in Monrovia, where she outlined progress made through engagements between the school system, relevant government institutions and representatives of the education sector.
According to Stevens, the latest development forms part of ongoing efforts to address concerns relating to teachers’ employment, compensation, salary disparities and healthcare, following discussions with the Ministries of Education and Finance, the Civil Service Agency and the House Committee on Education.
She said the MCSS administration welcomes the progress achieved through the discussions, describing it as an important step toward resolving issues that have affected teachers and the delivery of education.
201 volunteer teachers to receive outstanding salaries
Stevens disclosed that the 201 newly enrolled volunteer teachers are expected to receive their outstanding retroactive salaries shortly after the October 2026 government payroll is processed.
The announcement represents a significant development for volunteer teachers who have been seeking formal government employment and payment for services rendered.
With the latest enrollment, the number of verified volunteer teachers added to the government payroll now stands at 409, according to the MCSS superintendent.
The administration said the progress demonstrates the government’s efforts to address employment concerns within the public education system while working toward improved conditions for teachers.
However, the announcement did not specify the total amount of retroactive salaries owed or the precise date on which payments will be made.
Government moves to address teachers’ salary disparities
Beyond the enrollment of volunteer teachers, Stevens said the government has agreed to address salary differences among serving teachers through the ongoing public sector salary reform.
She disclosed that salary adjustments for 133 qualified teachers are expected to be included in the 2027 national budget.
The proposed adjustments are intended to address disparities in compensation among eligible teachers, an issue that has contributed to concerns about fairness and conditions of service within the education sector.
Stevens said the MCSS administration welcomes the progress made through consultations with relevant government institutions, expressing hope that the ongoing reforms will help resolve longstanding concerns involving teachers’ salaries and employment.
The proposed adjustments, however, remain subject to their inclusion in the 2027 national budget.
MCSS welcomes suspension of teachers’ go-slow
The MCSS superintendent also welcomed the decision by teachers to suspend their go-slow action following a statement issued on October 23, 2026.
The suspension comes amid ongoing discussions aimed at addressing teachers’ demands and restoring normal academic activities across schools under the Monrovia Consolidated School System.
Stevens described the development as an opportunity for the administration and teachers to work together toward resolving outstanding concerns through continued engagement.
She called on teachers, parents, students and other education stakeholders to cooperate in restoring normal school activities and ensuring that students continue to receive the education they deserve.
The administration emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue and collaboration as efforts continue to address teachers’ welfare and improve the learning environment.
Call for collective action to improve education
Stevens urged all stakeholders in the education sector to prioritize students’ welfare and work collectively to promote quality and affordable education.
She said the progress made in addressing teachers’ employment, compensation and salary concerns should provide a basis for renewed cooperation between the MCSS administration and educators.
The administration maintains that resolving teachers’ concerns is essential to strengthening the public education system and ensuring that schools operate effectively.
While the enrollment of additional volunteer teachers and the proposed salary adjustments mark progress, the full implementation of the government’s commitments, including the payment of outstanding salaries and the inclusion of salary adjustments in the 2027 national budget, will remain important measures of the reforms’ impact.
For the MCSS, the immediate priority is to build on the progress achieved through government engagements, sustain cooperation with teachers and restore normal academic activities while working toward better conditions for educators and improved learning outcomes for students.
