Acting Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), Maini Mike Ugaia, has issued an urgent directive to Provincial Education Boards (PEBs) and national education authorities to expedite the processing of teacher appointments and duty resumption data.

The directive comes as the deadline for the 2026 “auto-suspension” approaches; a system-driven process that will remove teachers from the government payroll if their administrative records and Resumption of Duty Summary Sheets (RODSS) are not finalized and entered into the Alesco payroll system.

Reports indicate that several provinces have yet to complete the required data input for the 2026 academic year, raising concerns about the potential impact on teachers nationwide.

Ugaia expressed disappointment that despite the decentralization of payroll functions, there has been little improvement in processing efficiency.

He warned that delays could disrupt the education system and place unnecessary hardship on teachers and their families.

To safeguard teacher welfare and maintain stability in schools, the TSC has issued strict instructions to all provinces.

Current teachers are to be prioritized in appointments, whether at their existing levels or for promotional roles.

Confirmed tenure holders must also be protected in accordance with the Teacher Tenure Confirmation Gazette, with any review of tenure only to be conducted based on official non-performance reports from the Inspectorate.

The Chairman further stressed that appointment processes must not be used as disciplinary measures and should remain strictly merit-based, free from political interference.

“Teachers are nation builders, and we must ensure their welfare is prioritized.”

“Provinces must act now to ensure every genuine teacher remains on the payroll and in the classroom.”

“We want to see a significant decrease in the number of teachers affected by auto-suspension, which causes undue hardship to families.”

Teachers who have not yet been confirmed in their 2026 appointments or whose RODSS have not been processed have been urged to immediately contact their respective provincial TSC offices.