Pouni:The Basic Education District of Pouni convened a consultation meeting aimed at harmonizing the views of educational stakeholders on the functioning of school councils. This meeting took place on Wednesday in the town hall conference room, with an array of educational staff, school directors, and representatives of school councils in attendance.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the meeting was chaired by Bahini Edmond Coulibaly, head of the Basic Education District. He was joined by Talato Nicolas Ouédraogo, the Secretary General of the Pouni Town Hall, representing the President of the Municipal Council, along with Babou Bationo, the CEB focal point for school councils, and two interpreters for the Nuni and Mooré languages.

The meeting focused on defining the roles and responsibilities of school councils, emphasizing their importance in enhancing school governance and management. The representative of the mayor urged the community to support teachers and discussed municipal council operations, including the revival of the Municipal Excellence Day.

Significant issues such as secure land tenure for schools, especially those in gold mining zones, were highlighted, with plans for an assessment by the end of the first semester. Participants also addressed challenges including water scarcity, lack of desks and benches, support for Primary School Certificate candidates, and the need for a new school to relieve overcrowding at School C.

Additional concerns included the size of schools in Tita E, standardizing the school in Karbolé, and ensuring the sustainability of the Early Childhood Development and Preschool Education Centre in Tita Naponé. The meeting concluded with several solutions proposed to enhance the effectiveness of school councils and improve the educational environment in Pouni.