Quality Assurance Strategy In An Effort To Maintain School Integrity At State Middle School 3 Sungai Rotan, Muara Enim District

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyze quality assurance strategies in maintaining school integrity at SMP Negeri 3 Sungai Rotan, Muara Enim Regency. School integrity is an essential aspect in creating quality education that is honest, fair, and trustworthy. Therefore, schools need to implement systematic and sustainable quality assurance strategies to ensure that integrity is maintained in all aspects of school management and learning processes. This research employed a qualitative approach using a descriptive method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The informants consisted of the principal, teachers, school supervisors, school committee members, and students. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study indicate that quality assurance strategies in maintaining school integrity at SMP Negeri 3 Sungai Rotan are implemented through three main stages: planning, implementation, and evaluation. During the planning stage, the school involves various stakeholders in policy formulation by emphasizing transparency and fairness. In the implementation stage, quality assurance is carried out through continuous teacher professional development, strict supervision of the learning process, objective and transparent assessment practices, and the cultivation of honesty values among students. In the evaluation stage, the school conducts regular evaluations of the learning process, teacher performance, and school policies by involving the principal, supervisors, and the school committee. The study also identified several obstacles, including limited time and budget, teachers' administrative workload, and evaluation processes that are not yet fully optimal. To address these challenges, the school seeks to strengthen stakeholder involvement, enhance supervision and guidance, and build a sustainable culture of integrity within the school environment.