Implementation of Ra 9155: Basis for Educational Planning

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study identified the problems encountered in the operation of the School Governing Councils among elementary schools in San Miguel District II, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur. The researcher was motivated to conduct this study so that findings derived from this study would serve as basis for the improvement of educational planning.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive-normative-evaluative method of research. It is descriptive because the data obtained in the investigation will accurately and meaningfully describe the councils under review. It is evaluative because it will use the performance of the existing councils as the phenomenon for investigation. It is normative because it will adopt a methodology within standards of a qualitative research investigation.

RESULTS

Based on the relevant data gathered for this purpose and employing the appropriate statistical techniques, the researcher found out that: (a) among the twelve (12) elementary schools in San Miguel District II, Pedro Miranda Oribe Memorial Elementary School (PMOMES) obtained the highest level of performance as to roles and responsibilities with the overall mean score of 4.23; (b) though the school heads had exerted much efforts to make the School Governing Councils very much functional, however the respondents claimed that they lack awareness of their roles and responsibilities in the council; and(c) the level of performance of the different elementary schools is relatively the same.

DISCUSSIONS

The school heads should conduct orientation-briefing to the SGC officers and members regarding their roles and responsibilities; establish strong rapport, mutual understanding and amity with the officers, members and stakeholders; establish strong relationship and foundation for all school-family-community partnership; and involve the SGC officers in the implementation of the school improvement plan and in decision-making. The School Governing Councils and the staff should have mutual trust, faith, confidence, respect and share responsibilities for the continuous improvement of learners' performance for all school-family-community partnership; make strong representation with the local government units and other stakeholders to get the resources needed in the implementation of the school improvement plan; and the council should elect officers who have the zeal and capability in leadership.