Social Construction of School Committee for Quality Education in Elementary Schools

Abstract

: This study aims to analyze the social construction of the school committee in efforts to improve the quality of education in Public Elementary Schools (SDN) in Tulungagung Subdistrict, Tulungagung Regency. This research employs a qualitative approach by collecting data through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The findings of this study indicate that the school committee, in its role of providing considerations, support body, control body, and mediator in the school, has made a significant contribution to improving the quality of education in SDN. The school committee is involved in lesson planning, school budget decision-making, and educational program development. Additionally, the school committee acts as a mediator between the school, parents, and the community in conveying aspirations, input, and socialization related to school programs. Supportive factors such as cooperation among the school, committee, and parents, as well as accountability reports on community assistance, also contribute to the improvement of education quality. The school committee actively participates by providing financial support, manpower, and intellectual support, as well as supporting school facilities, infrastructure, and financial procurement. The implications of this research highlight the importance of the school committee's role as an actor influencing the quality of education in SDN, emphasizing the need for good collaboration among the school committee, school authorities, parents, and the community to achieve optimal educational quality improvement.