Participatary Management in the Operation of Safety in Schools by School Administrators with the Phai Si Thong School Group Under the Lumphun Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Abstract

             This research is a mixed-methods study with the objectives of 1) studying the current state of participatory management in school safety operations among school administrators, and 2) studying guidelines for developing participatory management in school safety operations among school administrators in the Phai Si Thong school cluster under the Lamphun Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. The research population consisted of 72 school administrators and teachers in the Phai Si Thong school cluster during the 2025 academic year. The research instruments were questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire had a reliability coefficient of 0.957. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis from 6 key informants selected using purposive sampling.
             The research findings showed that:
             1. The overall state of participatory management in school safety operations was at the highest level (mean = 4.63). When considered by aspect, all aspects were at the highest level. The aspect with the highest mean was participation in receiving benefits, followed by participation in evaluation, participation in implementation, and participation in decision-making.
             2. Guidelines for developing participatory management should focus on collaborative consultation in decision-making. Utilizing social media for rapid reporting and resolution of safety issues, fostering teamwork with management involvement, and employing professional learning communities (PLCs) combined with supervision, monitoring, and parental feedback are key strategies to develop a safe environment, build security, and foster trust within the community and its stakeholders.