Abstract:
In this study, School Management Committees in Akatsi South and Upper Manya Krobo
of Ghana to examine their involvement and participation in school based management practices.
A phenomenological approach was used to unearth four variables that links to school-based
management that is carried out by SMC members. The findings of the study showed that the current
state of stakeholder involvement and participation in school-based management within selected
communities in these two districts are not well coordinated. Besides, school governance structures
were not fully operational at their best. The work of the School Management Committees was usually
left to the Chairman and in some cases to the Parent Teachers Association chair. There was a
limited collaboration between the entire SMC membership and the schools they serve. Additionally,
committee planning and implementation issues were significant concerns. The study recommended
that SMCs be revitalised and their roles and responsibilities are unpacked for better targeting. The
study also suggests changing the management activities to transform the face of activities of SMCs
to improve educational provision and administration in the localities they operate.
