Majority of schools lack PTA constitutions
“The PTA constitution must be in the domain of all stakeholders to ensure schools are run professionally and transparently,” he concluded.
Mbale: An estimated 90% of Ugandan schools, both government and private, do not have formally enacted constitutions for their Parents and Teachers Associations (PTAs), according to education expert Steven Masiga.
Speaking to the press in Mbale City, Masiga who has experience in both higher and secondary education expressed concern over the widespread absence of this crucial governance tool, which he said is vital for the smooth functioning of schools.
“We cannot run schools through guesswork,” Masiga stated. “Every PTA should have a constitution that clearly outlines roles, responsibilities, and management protocols.”
Parents and Teachers Associations (PTAs) play a central role in mobilizing support from parents and the broader community to improve school programs.
Masiga emphasized that a PTA constitution serves as a governance framework, helping to ensure accountability and coordination among school stakeholders.
A standard PTA constitution should include; the name of the school/association, membership qualifications, the committee structure, procedures for meetings and decision-making and guidelines on the interaction between parents, teachers, and school management
“Without a clear governance structure, role execution becomes chaotic,” Masiga added.
Masiga pledged his personal support even at no cost to help schools draft their PTA constitutions in collaboration with his legal team.
“I am ready to support schools across the country in drafting their PTA constitutions. We need to institutionalize proper management practices in all educational institutions,” he said.
He also cited his past involvement in monitoring local governments and assessing the roles of LC5 chairpersons and councilors in overseeing education programs, which gave him access to many schools across Uganda.
Masiga urged school administrators, parents, and education authorities to prioritize the development and formal adoption of PTA constitutions, stressing that governance is not optional but essential for quality education service delivery.
“The PTA constitution must be in the domain of all stakeholders to ensure schools are run professionally and transparently,” he concluded.
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