Functions of Public Secondary School Heads in Sdo-Quirino: Framework for Strategic School Leadership

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Strategic school leadership creates schools that are engaging, participative and results-driven for the holistic development of the learners. In this research, the researcher wanted to find out the extent the school heads effectively and efficiently performed their duties.

METHODS

The descriptive type of research was utilized to describe the extent of performing the duties of the school heads. Mean, frequency, t-test and ANOVA were used as statistical tools in data analysis. A questionnaire divided into two parts -Profile of respondents and Supervisory and Administrative Functions of Secondary School Heads as articulated in Republic Act 9155 -was used to gather data.

RESULTS

Having 28 respondents (14 public school heads and 14 teachers), the public secondary school heads of the Schools Division of Quirino performed fully their administrative and supervisory functions. Human resource management and school environment were effectively implemented as there were no serious problems met. Bringing out solid and overwhelming support from parents, local leaders, NGOs and others, school heads had mustered partnerships and linkages. Regardless of the school heads' length of service, civil status and gender, the respondents described that school heads targeted their key results areas and delivered.

DISCUSSIONS

The research findings revealed that public secondary school heads of the Schools Division of Quirino performed their functions very well which implies that they know what key results areas are to be accomplished. However, there is a need for continuous improvement in school leadership and governance.