Structural and Managerial Adjustments Following School Regrouping; Insights from Urban Primary Schools

Martha Napitupulu; Jujur Purba; Dwi Wiyanti; Lilis Suwandari

doi:10.61987/jemr.v4i4.1110

Authors

Martha Napitupulu SDN Pegadungan 11 Pagi Jakarta
Jujur Purba SDN Pekojan Jakarta
Dwi Wiyanti SDN Tanah Sereal 03 Jakarta
Lilis Suwandari Universitas Islam Nusantara, West Java

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61987/jemr.v4i4.1110

Keywords:

School Regrouping, Structural and Managerial, Urban Primary Schools

Abstract

School regrouping has become a strategic policy implemented by the Indonesian government to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of basic education management through institutional mergers. This study explores the impact of school regrouping on institutional governance and operational systems, with a case focus on SDN Pekojan 01 in West Jakarta, which resulted from the merger of SDN Pekojan 01 Pagi and SDN Pekojan 02 Petang. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings highlight substantial changes in leadership structure, teaching and learning organization, resource allocation, and financial management. Regrouping facilitated a unified school identity, improved coordination among stakeholders, and enabled optimal utilization of infrastructure. However, the process also posed challenges such as administrative overlaps, increased workload, and limited supporting facilities. This study emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, adaptive leadership, and inclusive stakeholder involvement in ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining educational quality. The insights provided offer a valuable contribution to the discourse on educational restructuring in urban school settings.

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