Analysis of School Boards of Management Competencies in the Management of Funds for Subsidized Secondary Education in Kiminini sub-County in Kenya
- July 17, 2021
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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VI, June 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186
Johnson Bulowa, Sarah Likoko
Department of Educational Planning and Management, Kibabii University
Abstract— The study analysed the competencies for the Boards of Management in managing funds for subsidized secondary school education in Kiminini Sub-County in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The target population included all the Boards of Management of 68 public secondary schools in Kiminini Sub-County. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 21 headteachers from 21 sampled schools. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. A questionnaire was used in data collection. The study established that current competencies of Boards of Management negatively and significantly influence effectiveness of managing funds in schools.
Keywords—Boards of Management, Competencies, Funds, Subsidized, Secondary Education
1.INTRODUCTION
The competencies of Boards of Management in managing subsidized secondary school education funds is very important since funding is a key element in propagation of education. The management of finances by administrators is noted to be paramount due to the rising demand of education. This research dwells mainly on funding of schools which can be meaningful if the finances are well handled. Competency is a critical element that will ensure efficiency in handling finances.
Subsidized secondary school education is a new programme in Kenya that called for preparation, this calls for skills in effective finance handling and also knowledge coupled with the right attitude. Johnson (1994) carried out research on the management of British schools. He noted that there was a significant change in the role of head teachers and Boards of Management. He asserted that with the devolution of administrative power and financial control to schools the post of headship has become more critical to school success. He not only looked at head teachers but also brought on Boards of Management. The World Bank (2004) acknowledged vital relationship between education and economic development. These studies had, however, fallen short of seeking Boards of Management as key catalysts for educational development in developing countries. The studies also failed to look into the problems facing head teachers and Boards of Management in terms of skills they require in order to be effective and efficient in financial handling. Emerging developments like subsidized funds in day secondary schools by the government demands that principals who are chief accounting officers of the institutions needed additional training in finances.
