The Role of Principal Leadership in Preventing COVID-19 Transmission at SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Karang Tengah Buay Madang Timur Indonesia

Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore (1) the role of the principal's leadership (2) the steps for decision-making by the principal (3) the efforts of the principal in preventing transmission of the COVID-19 virus in SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Karang Tengah Buay Madang Timur, Indonesia

Study Design: This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods.

Place and Duration of Study: Research at SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Karang Tengah on March 2020-May 2020.

Methodology: The data collection technique is doing through interviews, observation, and documentation. The research subjects were the principal and several students.

Results: The results of this study indicate that (1) the role of the principal in decision making is included in managerial competence. (2) the steps for decision making by the principal, namely (a) problem identification, (b) making alternative solutions; (c) choosing a solution; (d) implementing and evaluating solutions. (3) the efforts of the principal in preventing the transmission of the Covid-19 virus in the school environment, namely by eliminating face-to-face learning and learning replaced by online education or Learning From Home. Schools also spray all classrooms and school environments; the principal makes rules for all school members to comply with health protocols according to the decision of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number Hk.01.07 / Menkes / 382/2020 regarding health protocols always to use masks, wash hands and keep a distance from all school members. At the time of collecting students, assignments are divided into several waves so that students do not crowd at school.

Conclusion: The principal acts as a manager at the school level. In decision making at the school level, a manager must reason in determining the decisions to be made. To prevent transmission of COVID-19, the principal adheres to the health protocol according to the decision of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number Hk.01.07 / Menkes / 382/2020 during school activities.