The Level of Competency of School Administrators of Balibago National High School in Sta. Rosa, Laguna in Terms of Decision-Making and Panning Skills in the Operation and Maintenance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study determined the level of competency of school administrators of Balibago National High School in Sta. Rosa, Laguna in terms of decision-making and planning skills in the operation and maintenance of the school.

METHODS

The study used a descriptive method and statistical tools as appropriate.

RESULTS

Generally, the administrators are "Moderately Competent' in terms of using planning skills. The administrators are most competent in applying planning skills appropriate for "Maintenance of Learning Resources.” The administrators are least competent in using planning skills appropriate for "Management of School's Programs and Projects.” The administrators are most competent in decision-making skills in terms of " ̃Personal Beliefs, Values, and Accountability.” The administrators are least competent in using decision-making skills appropriate in terms of "Implementing Ordinances.” Generally, administrators are "Competent” in terms of using decision-making skills.

DISCUSSIONS

By incorporating measures to ensure transparency in their plans, the school administrators are setting examples for others in professional and proper management of school's finances and expenses. The school administrators include the processes by which they would collect all the documents to serve as evidence to support the financial activities and expenditures of the school; processes of systematically recording and auditing every financial transaction of the school with appropriate and complete documentation for full disclosure and reporting later on. The school administrators of Balibago National High School give priority in the planning for the management of school's operations to areas that are relevant for the school to perform most productively and these include research, continuing education and training for all the staff of the school, and operating strictly in accordance to the policies of national government and the Department of Education, for which the respondents find the school administrators of Balibago National High School as competent in planning for these.