The Government of Liberia has announced the enrollment of 201 volunteer teachers at the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) onto the national payroll, a move aimed at addressing longstanding concerns over employment regularization, unpaid salaries and compensation disparities within the public school system.
The decision follows consultations involving the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Civil Service Agency and the MCSS, according to a government statement released Tuesday.
Under the arrangement, the 201 teachers will officially become government employees effective October 2026 and will receive their first salaries as regularized staff during the October payroll cycle, bringing an end to their volunteer status.
With the latest enrollment, the total number of verified MCSS volunteer teachers integrated into the government payroll has risen to 409.
The government also disclosed that it will settle retroactive salary payments owed to affected teachers one week after the disbursement of October salaries. Officials said the payments will be made based on the eligibility status of each teacher.
Authorities described the move as part of broader efforts to fulfill government obligations to educators and strengthen confidence within the country’s education sector.
Beyond the immediate payroll intervention, the government acknowledged concerns raised by currently employed MCSS teachers regarding salary disparities. It said those issues would be addressed through the ongoing nationwide Salary Structure Reform, which seeks to establish a more equitable and sustainable compensation framework across the public service.
According to the statement, the reform is expected to correct salary imbalances, promote fairness and ensure transparency in government compensation policies.
The government appealed to MCSS teachers to remain calm and resume classroom activities while the agreed measures are being implemented by the relevant institutions.
It also urged students to continue attending classes and maintain their academic activities without disruption.
Reaffirming its commitment to dialogue, the government said it remains engaged with teachers and is determined to protect their legitimate interests while safeguarding the uninterrupted delivery of quality education.
Officials emphasized that the welfare of teachers remains a priority, noting that the latest decisions reflect the administration’s commitment to strengthening Liberia’s education system and improving conditions for educators across the country.
