Implementing SimFas as a Solution For Efficient, Accurate, And Sustainable School Facility Management
Penulis: Rhani Fuji Lestari
Rhani Fuji Lestari
By Rhani Fuji Lestari / Postgraduate Student in Islamic Education Management, Non-Regular Class III D, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
School facility management plays an important role in
ensuring the smooth implementation of learning activities. However, scattered
inventory records, outdated information about facility conditions, and poorly
planned maintenance remain common challenges. Schools need accurate information
to plan their facility requirements, monitor usage, and determine maintenance
priorities. The gap between management needs and existing administrative
practices demonstrates the importance of an integrated system. This paper
argues that the Facility and Infrastructure Management Information System
(SIMFAS) can provide an effective solution when implemented alongside proper
governance, clear division of responsibilities, and consistent evaluation.
First, SIMFAS is a technology-based system designed to store,
manage, and present information about school facilities and infrastructure.
Data regarding the quantity, location, condition, and requirements of
facilities serve as a basis for procurement and maintenance decisions. McLeod
and Schell explain that management information systems provide information to
users with similar information needs. Stoner emphasizes the importance of
accurate and timely information in supporting decision-making, planning, operations,
and control.
Second, school facility management involves several stages,
including needs planning, procurement, inventory management, storage,
maintenance, utilization, and disposal. Ibrahim Bafadal emphasizes that school
facilities must remain available and ready for use to support educational
objectives. The principle of efficiency requires careful procurement planning
and responsible utilization to prevent waste. Administrative principles ensure
compliance with applicable regulations, while clear accountability establishes
who is responsible for managing and updating facility data.
Third, a school profile includes institutional identity, land
and building areas, organizational structure, programs, accreditation, and
databases related to personnel, finance, student affairs, and facilities. These
data provide a comprehensive overview of the institution's capacity. SWOT
analysis then helps schools identify their strengths and weaknesses in facility
management, as well as opportunities and threats arising from internal and
external environments.
Conclusion The implementation of SIMFAS should be viewed as a
strategy for improving the quality of school governance rather than merely a
technology project. Stoner's management information system theory positions
accurate and timely information as an essential foundation for decision-making.
Meanwhile, Bafadal's principles of educational facility management emphasize
the importance of maintaining facilities in a usable condition, ensuring
efficiency, and establishing clear accountability.
This article is based on the teaching module for the
Management Information Systems course under the guidance of lecturer Prof. Dr.
A. Rusdiana, M.M.
