The Implementation of Good Governance in the School Administration by Administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Background and Aims: The administration of educational institutions should adhere to the principles of good governance to ensure transparency, accountability, fairness, and trustworthiness. Modern-day administrators should consistently apply these principles in all management aspects to enhance operational efficiency and achieve sustainable, optimal outcomes. This research aims to: (1) study the application of good governance principles in the administration by school administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2; (2) compare the application of good governance principles in administration by school administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, based on the opinions of government teachers, categorized by educational level and work experience; and (3) explore guidelines for promoting the application of good governance principles in administration by school administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. Methodology: The sample group used in this research consisted of 297 government teachers under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 in 2024 (B.E. 2567). The sample size was determined based on Krejcie and Morgan's table and selected through cluster sampling. The research instrument was a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) ranged from 0.08 to 1.00, and the reliability of the entire questionnaire ranged from 0.926 to 0.930. The statistical methods used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test. Results: The research findings revealed that: 1) the overall application of good governance principles in the administration by school administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, including all individual aspects, was at a high level; 2) when classified by educational level, there was no significant difference in the application of good governance principles overall. However, in terms of work experience, a statistically significant difference at the .05 level was found between those with 1–10 years of experience and those with more than 21 years of experience; and 3) the guidelines for applying good governance principles in administration by school administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 consist of six aspects: (1) the rule of law, (2) morality, (3) transparency, (4) participation, (5) accountability, and (6) cost-effectiveness. Conclusion: The application of good governance principles in the administration by school administrators under the Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 revealed that administrators applied these principles effectively, particularly in promoting participation from personnel and the community. The recommendation is to further promote moral and ethical values, as well as to encourage more meaningful participation from all sectors.