Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess the Effectiveness of Kebele Education and Training
Board in School Management Practices and Constraints in primary School in the Case of
Haramaya Woreda. The study employed a descriptive survey research design, which used both
quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis. Data were obtained from
primary sources. In Haramaya woreda eight primary schools were included in the study using
random sampling techniques. The respondents of the study were 45Committee members,
225teachers, 8school principals and 2supervisors. Available teachers, School committee
members, school principals and supervisors were selected. The data collection instruments were
questionnaire and interview. The quantitative data were analyzed using frequencies and
percentages. Some of the major findings were, concerning to the current status of KETB
members participation in the management such as KETB members visiting the schools during
the regular meeting time, to give quick response to the problem encountered in teaching learning
process, and to make decision on the complaints of principals and teachers were not done at all.
With respect to participation of KETB members in key management function. Regarding to
effectiveness in school management practices and constraints of KETB members’ participation,
the major problems were selected. current status of KETB members participation in the
management was not adequate, participation of KETB members in the management functions
was found low. Thus, to improve this situation, involving KETB members in key management
functions, assessing the overall activities of KETB members and provide reward to those
members who performed well in their respective positions, providing continued training to KETB
members in planning, decision making, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation and working in the
area attitudinal problems of the community problems in order to bring smooth relationship and
active participation of community representative in the area of primary school management
