Nkoranza (B/A), Jan. 22, GNA - A nine-member disciplinary committee set up by the Nkoranza South District Directorate of Education to ensure sanity in the teaching service has been inaugurated. The committee has Mr. Joseph Kwaku Adjei, a representative of heads of Senior High Schools as its chairman and other members are representatives of the Ghana National Association of Teachers, the Ghana Education Service (GES), religious educational units, heads of basic schools and Parent/Teacher associations.

Mr. Enoch Osei-Sarfo, the Acting District Director of Education, advised the members not to discriminate in sanctioning teachers who flout rules and regulations. He urged the committee to seek the approval of the GES before imposing sanctions such as suspension and dismissal of teachers for gross misconduct. Mr. Adjei pledged that they would perform up to the expectation of the directorate and help improve the standard of education in the area. He advised teachers in the district to be disciplined and to eschew negative attitudes that would lead them into trouble. 22 Jan 10