The Good Governance Principles in Performance-Based Management of Schools under Phitsanulok Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) examine the conditions and problems regarding the application of good governance principles in performance-based management of schools under the Phitsanulok Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, and (2) propose guidelines for enhancing good governance practices within the same context. The sample consisted of 302 participants selected using Krejcie and Morgan’s table and multi-stage sampling. The research instruments included questionnaires and interviews. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean (¯X), and standard deviation (S.D.). The findings indicated that the overall condition of good governance principles in performance-based management was at a high level, with transparency scoring the highest mean. However, key problems included the lack of school board and community meetings for sharing opinions and reporting on financial and annual performance matters. Guidelines for improvement were proposed as follows: (1) Schools should organize meetings to present management overviews and foster understanding in goal setting, along with establishing clear asset management regulations. (2) The Educational Service Area Office should provide training on procurement to enhance personnel understanding. (3) Schools should develop standardized procedures for financial management across all operations. (4) Internal audit committees should be established to oversee resource and budget management. (5) The Educational Service Area Office should implement clear and accurate budget management and control measures. These findings can serve as a framework for improving transparency, accountability, and efficiency in school administration under performance-based management systems.