Analyzing the Effectiveness of School Committees in Enhancing Educational Quality through Strategic Roles and Community Participation

Yusnita Yusnita

Authors

Yusnita Yusnita Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

School Committee, Educational Quality, Effectiveness, Community Participation

Abstract

Education serves as the foundation for national development, and the quality of education determines the competence and competitiveness of future generations. One strategic effort to enhance educational quality is through the role of school committees as partners in school management, including providing policy input, supporting the implementation of educational programs, supervising accountability, and mediating between schools, parents, and the community. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method to examine the effectiveness of the four main roles of school committees. The results indicate that school committees significantly contribute to improving educational quality through advisory, supporting, controlling, and mediating functions. Committee effectiveness is influenced by members' understanding of their roles, active community participation, quality of communication with the school, and support from the principal. Major challenges include limited understanding of strategic functions and resource constraints. The findings emphasize the importance of capacity building, educational management training, and effective communication to maximize the contribution of school committees in creating transparent, accountable, and high-quality education.

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