School Management Strategies in Addressing Bullying at SMAN Unggul Pidie Jaya Integrating a Management Information System for Evidence-Based Prevention and Intervention

Abstrak

Bullying in high schools is a critical issue that threatens students' psychological well-being and the effectiveness of the learning process. This study analyzes school management strategies in addressing bullying at SMAN Unggul Pidie Jaya, an A-accredited school in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh, and examines the integration of a management information system (MIS) as a supporting instrument for anti-bullying policies. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with the principal, guidance and counseling teachers, and students; participant observation; and analysis of school policy documentation. The study findings identified three main strategies: (1) development of child-friendly school-based policies with an emphasis on local Acehnese values; (2) implementation of a structured intervention program involving peer counselors and an anonymous reporting system; and (3) integration of a management information system for incident tracking, bullying pattern analysis, and ongoing program evaluation. This study contributes to the development of a bullying management model that is responsive to the local context and adaptive to developments in digital technology, with practical implications for leading schools in Eastern Indonesia. Keywords: school management strategy, bullying, management information system, SMAN Unggul Pidie Jaya, child-friendly school.