School Management Committees and Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Universal Primary Schools in Bugangari Sub-County, Rukungiri District

Abstract

The study sought to establish the role of school management committees on academic performance of pupils in selected Universal Primary schools in Bugangari Sub-County, Rukungiri District. The study was guided by three specific objectives; to establish how motivation role of SMCs influences pupils’ academic performance in UPE schools, to investigate how monitoring role of SMCs influence pupils’ academic performance in UPE schools and to analyze how administration role of SMCs affect pupils’ academic performance in UPE schools. A case study design was used in this research with qualitative methods of data collection, presentation and analysis. The findings of the study by Interviews revealed that school management committees conducted their roles; administrative and management roles, school monitoring and motivation of staff. It was found out that this was done through three main approaches that included holding meetings and follow up on resolutions; infrastructure and financial management; as well as planning and decision making. Inconclusion therefore, SMCs play a crucial role towards pupils’ academic performance. Basing on the findings and conclusion of the study, the researcher recommended that School Management Committees should promote collaboration and feedback among teachers: as it will help improve teaching practices and student outcomes