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...... In the traditional school financing system, districts are responsible for raising money for imparting education in their locality. Due to prevailing poverty in some districts, school resources are scarce and therefore proper utilization of available resources is imperative. Bureaucrats who are not in touch with students cannot make accurate decisions about their wellbeing. With the mode of expenditure in their control, they are bound to make some, if not most, irrelevant decisions. King and Ozler (1998) assert that the involvement of community members, in particular, can turn out be the most beneficial aspect of NTS. Parents will be directly involved in decision making and they will be aware of the funds required to impart high-quality education. In this way, they can support either the increase or decrease of local taxes. Furthermore, parents can help both teachers and principals make more effective and accurate decisions (King and Ozler, 1998)
Both principals and teachers are now at the helm of decision making about most, if not all, areas related to school affairs. They are in the best position to distribute resources and fulfill student learning needs. They also interact with community members to discuss reforms initiated and the progress being made

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