Governing bodies and school performance in primary schools in Rukungiri District

Abstract

School governing bodies (SGBs) are mandated to perform a number of duties in the schools they govern. The study focused on the role of SGB in improving school performance in rural areas. The purpose was to investigate the role SGBs play in improving school performance in Rukungiri District. The SGB, as a concept and praxis, emanated from the need to involve communities, especially parents, in Education. The assumption was that school improvement is dependent on responsibilities delegated to community members, especially parents in the fairs of public schools.