The Work Behind a Well-Run School
OZAMIZ CITY - School improvement does not happen only inside classrooms. It also depends on the people handling planning, coordination, monitoring, and community participation. DepEd Division of Ozamiz City issued an August 5 memorandum identifying participants for a two-day capacity-building activity involving key performers in School-Based Management and School Governance Council work. The official issuance provides a concrete glimpse into an often-overlooked side of education: strengthening the structures that support schools. While the memorandum itself does not claim specific results from the activity, its inclusion in the division’s August issuances shows that professional development in school management remains part of the division’s work during the 2026 school year.
Giving School Governance More Room to Work
School-Based Management gives schools a framework for taking greater responsibility for decisions and improvement efforts, while School Governance Councils provide a channel for stakeholders to participate in school affairs. Putting the two together makes this capacity-building activity particularly interesting. It is not simply about adding another seminar to the school calendar; it concerns the people involved in making school plans work. For Ozamiz schools, building the capabilities of those handling these functions can provide a stronger foundation for coordination among school personnel and stakeholders. The available DepEd notice confirms the activity and participants, although it does not publish detailed training outcomes or specific accomplishments.
A Different Kind of Education Story
The appeal of this development lies in what happens away from the spotlight. Students may see lessons, activities, and school programs, but behind those efforts are systems for planning, accountability, participation, and evaluation. Capacity-building for SBM and School Governance Council performers focuses attention on that less visible layer of education. It is also a useful reminder that improving schools is not limited to new equipment or classroom innovations. People responsible for organizing and guiding school improvement need opportunities to sharpen their own practices, too. In Ozamiz City, the August program provides a timely example of that investment in the people who help schools function effectively.
