Nevertheless, the decentralisation of power in educational
administration and management needs to take into consideration the
following principles: 1) Readiness and suitability in performing duties
of the Committees responsible for the supervision of educational
service areas, the Office of Educational Service Areas and schools; 2)
Laws, regulations, rules, announcements or the minutes of Ministers’
meetings concerning the decentralisation; 3) Unity of educational
standards and policies; 4) Autonomy and flexibility of educational
administration and management; 5) Emphasis on participation from
community and stakeholders; 6) Strength and flexibility of schools
achieved from the decentralisation of power; 7) Enhancement of
schools’ quality and efficiency; and 8) Empowerment of responsible
persons in decision-making.