Zabré:The Zabré municipal school council committee convened its general assembly on Wednesday, focusing on the review of past activities and planning for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also provided a platform for participants to learn about new educational reforms.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the assembly, held in the town hall meeting room, was chaired by Jacques Gouba, president of the municipal school council committee. Attendees included Arrouna Zanné, head of the Zabré 2 basic education district, focal points from the Zabré 1 and 2 districts, and presidents of public and private school councils along with early childhood education centers.
The discussions addressed reviewing past activities, planning the 2026-2027 program, challenges in school council operations, and implementing educational reforms. The committee reported on statutory meetings at municipal and provincial levels, community and partner engagement for school rehabilitation, and support for operational activities and the municipal excellence awards ceremony.
Jacques Gouba encouraged institutions to fulfill their financial contributions to ensure planned activities could proceed, noting that some initiatives had been hindered by financial constraints. Arrouna Zanné praised stakeholders' efforts, highlighting a 98% pass rate for Zabré 1 and 97% for Zabré 2 in national exams, placing Zabré 1 at the top provincially.
For the upcoming school year, the committee has planned activities to enhance working conditions for teachers and staff, including acquiring motorcycles to aid educational and administrative support. However, challenges such as parental disinterest, funding shortages, and classroom furniture deficits were noted, with local solutions proposed.
Educational innovations and reforms were presented by Inspector Soré Loure and Ely Ware, covering bilingual education, vocational training, traditional clothing, and information technologies, aiming to better align the school system with population needs.
In conclusion, Jacques Gouba expressed gratitude for participants' dedication and urged them to utilize their networks for effective action plan implementation.