Focusing on C: Creating and Nurturing Productive Partnerships with the Stakeholders of San Pascual Senior High School 2

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Corruption impedes economic development, undermines stability and erodes trust in public institutions. This results to lack or poor quality of essential public infrastructure and services. These situations make the public demand higher standards for transparent, ethical and accountable (TEA) governance. In this study, the important role of school's stakeholder is recognized in TEA governance. This is shown in the C of SCOUTERS ROCK which stands for "creating and nurturing productive partnerships with all stakeholders in implementing various educational programs, projects and activities".

METHODS

Using purposive sampling, the researchers conducted a survey to the school's stakeholders. Ten students, teachers, parents, LGUs and NGUs are selected to answer the research-made questionnaires.

RESULTS

The selected survey participants in the study sites an overall moderately observed status of C in the Scouters Rock Agenda of TEA governance at San Pascual Senior High School 2. Among the descriptors, the most frequently observed challenges are lack of funds and resources for partnership activity, difficulty in identification and prioritization due to absence of assets and needs assessment and presence of impossibility of engagement with certain stakeholders due to conflicting schedules and activities.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need to strengthen relationship of the school and the stakeholders for a more effective TEA governance. This action research serves as basis for formulating the action plan that will serve as guide in creating and nurturing productive partnership. Moreover, implementation of this action research on school-stakeholder partnership will strengthen professional work and social development; give an access to a range of supports and opportunities that enhance student learning; and build up diligence and conviction among education leaders in providing effective public service.