Parents Express Concern Over New Board Governance at Lycée Guébré-Mariam

Parents of students at Lycée Guébré-Mariam in Addis Ababa have raised serious concerns regarding the new board-led governance structure established following the exit of Mission Laïque Française. According to one parent, Ethiopian families make up approximately 70 percent of the overall parent community at the school. Despite comprising a large majority, these Ethiopian families are currently represented by only a single member on the governing board. This perceived imbalance in representation has sparked dissatisfaction among parents who feel their voices are not adequately included in major decisions. In response to these complaints, the school management rejected the parents' concerns and defended the restructuring. The management maintained that the newly implemented governance arrangement is designed to enhance institutional leadership, improve transparency, and strengthen communication across the school community.