THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AT SMP NEGERI 1 TIGI DEIYAI DISTRICT, CENTRAL PAPUA PROVINCE

Abstract

The aim of this research is to analyze the role of school principals in implementing Management Information Systems (SIM) to improve educational services, namely managing SIM to support educational administration, providing information facilities, assigning teachers and/or educational staff, and reporting school information data. Apart from that, to analyze the obstacle factors for school principals in implementing SIM at SMP Negeri 1 Tigi, Deiyai ​​Regency, Central Papua Province. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach to a case study design, with data sources namely school principals, teachers, students and supervisors. Data collection techniques using in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documents. Researchers as the main instrument are supported by interview guidelines, observations and document checklists. Data validity techniques use data credibility, namely extending observation time, triangulation and peer discussion. The data was analyzed qualitatively according to Miles and Huberman, namely with the stages of data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this research show that the Principal of SMP Negeri 1 Tigi has played a role in implementing SIM to improve educational services in various forms of service, including (1) managing SIM to support educational administration such as the DAPODIK (School Management, GTK and student management) data collection system, (2 ) assign a teacher to manage the information system so that data is always updated and communicated on student and teacher information boards, (3) provide information facilities in the form of computers assisted by the central regional government and procurement of laptops through regular BOS funds, (4) report school information data to the Department Education in the form of monthly school reports, updating DAPODIK for data collection needs by the central and regional governments, and (5) Obstacles in implementing SIM, especially internet access which is unstable and there are no special staff (operators) for schools, so that until now there has been no use of the school website. Maximum.

Keywords: Role, School Principal, Management Information System, Educational Services