The role of school administrators in implementing positive discipline in Elementary School Buenavista II District Schools, Division of Bohol

Successful implementation of positive discipline strategies in elementary schools play a crucial role in promoting respect, responsibility, and strong interpersonal relationships among students. As a result, students are encouraged to develop self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving skills essential competencies for academic achievement and lifelong personal development. This study investigated the role of school administrators in implementing positive discipline strategies in elementary schools of the Buenavista II District, Schools Division of Bohol for the school year 2025–2026, employing a “descriptive research design” to examine administrative leadership, teacher performance, and implementation challenges. A total of 37 respondents 32 teachers and 5 administrators from five public elementary schools participated, providing quantitative survey data and qualitative insights. Results revealed that administrators were perceived to have strongly achieved objectives in fostering respect, responsibility, and student well-being, with high ratings across achievement of objectives (M=4.67), implementation of activities (M=4.45), and home-school collaboration (M=4.56). Teacher performance, based on Individual Performance Commitment and Review (IPCR) ratings, was “Very Satisfactory” (M=4.04), and statistical analysis showed a strong positive correlation (r=0.82, p