Papel do conselho de escola na aplicação transparente do fundo de apoio directo às escolas: caso Escola Secundária de Lhanguene (2015-2017) – Cidade de Maputo

Abstract

This research looks at the School Council at secondary level and how it can contribute to the transparent application of the Direct Support for Schools fund, known as ADE for short. It is based on the assumption that the School Council is a democratic body that cannot distance itself from the management of the goods and financial resources made available by the school. With this in mind, the research was carried out with the aim of understanding the role of the School Council in the transparent application of the Direct School Support fund at Lhanguene Secondary School. We opted for a case study based on bibliographical research. The study was carried out using data obtained in the field, in which 11 members of the School Council were questioned and a director of the Directorate of Education was interviewed. The data was analysed qualitatively and the results revealed the following main conclusions: Firstly, 2015-2017 saw greater involvement from EC members; Secondly, most EC members at ESL participate voluntarily and the organisation creates space for debates that result in consensus; And finally, EC members are not fully aware of the role they play in the transparent application of the ADE fund, even though they have mechanisms for participation within the school. In this sense, the conclusions lead us to realise that the EC's role in the transparent application of the ADE can be summarised as follows: The EC asserts itself as an integral part of management of the ADE fund, participate actively and democratically in the choice of priority and necessary goods for the school, and supervise compliance with the rules of the management. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA)