INTERNAL SCHOOLS INCOME GENERATION, UTILIZATION PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES ATPUBLIC SCHOOLS OF KOMBOLCHA WOREDA

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate internal schools Income Generation, Utilization and Challenges at Public Schools of Kombolcha Woreda .The study was guided by Resource Dependency Theory (RDT). Mixed research approach was used. .The researcher sought that how schools with internal incomes could improve their income generations and utilizations so as to reduce the problems of physical facilities. In order to realize the objectives of the study, descriptive survey was employed. This study was conducted in eight primary and one secondary public schools found in the Kombolcha woreda .Accordingly, the target population, teachers, , PTA members(parents), administrative staff, and BET members were selected using simple random sampling while principals, supervisors, purposive sampling technique. Questionnaires, interview and document reviews were the instruments applied to gather data from the respondents. The information gathered through questionnaires and interviews were analyzed and triangulated to answer the research questions. Based on the analysis, the findings disclosed that IGAs are important to reduce the problems of school facilities. However, the managements of the schools couldn’t generate more available incomes; lack of entrepreneurship skills was observed, they utilize the generated incomes without following the rule and regulation of the schools. They did not have proper plan and they lacked commitment, transparency in giving reports for BET and woreda education office. Likewise, supervisors did not try to follow and give feedback for the school management. Conclusion was forwarded based on findings. It was suggested that the management may be needed to be committed to generate more incomes to schools, be transparent to the staff and other stakeholders. The woreda education office and supervisors may conduct continuous follow up and give feedback including auditing incomes utilization. The school management may do confidently with self-commitment based on the rule and regulation of the school.