Stakeholders Level of Involvement in Decision Making Process in the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Awendo Sub County, Kenya

Abstract

This research utilizes the survey questionnaire data collected in May/June 2017 from 200 Public Secondary Schools in Awendo Sub-County of Migori County to analyse Level of Involvement in Decision Making Process in the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Awendo Sub County, Kenya. The researcher analysed the data quantitatively through the SPSS Version 22 where the frequency and percentages outcome have been used to help in making references and drawing conclusions. The target population comprised of 15 public secondary schools in Awendo Sub-County. There are four major findings. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.85 was administered on the sample. Percentages and frequency tables have been used to present the findings of the study. The study recommended among others that the role of prefects should be one of promoting understanding between the supervisors and the subordinates in the school system. The prefectural body is a very important organ in maintenance of students’ discipline in schools. Parents should be involved at all levels of school system according to their interest and capabilities. They should also be involved in educational decision making process.