As the hallmark for school success, the School administrators must carry out an in depth analysis of all
school activities and students performances involving staff, students and neighborhood community in
planned actions in keeping good school – community relationship (Igwe,1999). Good school –
community relationships brew sense of belongingness among school and community members. It
further enhances communication that is beneficial to build team to give all staff and parents fair
participation in planning and implementing some school activities. In view of this importance,
planning cannot be implemented with inadequate information. The information must be communicated
to staff, students and community of that school in good time. Planning ensures time management
process and commitment. No wonder successful school heads enjoy the support of their staff, students
and community because of openness in school planning. Proper leadership planning ensures having
clear, shared goals is an important factor in increasing group productivity and reducing group conflict
(De Souza & Klein 1995). Planning, finally determines the potency of the leader to attain set out
specific goals in good time through the recognition of strengths and weaknesses of the human,
material and financial resources available to the school.