Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1979

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Weppner, Daniel B.

Abstract

This study proposes a school based management model for Florida schools based on the role of the principal as principals perceive that role. The reviewed literature indicated little information was available concerning principals'· views on school based management, yet the role ascribed to them seems to make their opinions vital, The crucial nature of the principal's role seemed to justify designing a school based management model centered on his role as decision- maker. The literature established prominent characteristics of school based management, and defined the principal's role, The principal's management role is three-fold. He is manager of finance, instruction, and personnel. Under school based management his role is characterized by more responsibility for decisions and greater latitude in planning. School based management entails colleague-type decision- making, The principal is examined for this characteristic as he relates to faculty, parents, students, and district personnel. The results of this survey are recommended to the Department of Education and the Legislature f or consideration during the formative stage of the school based management program. The results of this survey indicate a need to reexamine plans for participation of parents in school decision-making . It is recommended that the Department of Education and the Legislature do this. The results of this survey indicate a need to reexamine the value of the school advisory committee as a vehicle for parental input into school management. This reexamination is recommended.

Extent

113 p.

Comments

Thesis (Educat.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1979.|College of Education|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (Educat.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1979.

Identifier

FADT11735

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