Controle social da educação: a atuação do Conselho do Fundeb em Valença-Ba

Abstract

This paper discusses the performance of the Valencia-BA Fundeb Council, especially with regard to the process of social control and monitoring of funds from this fund. It is understood the importance of this work, for the efficient management of resources Fundeb is viable possibility for the city to reach the local educational needs. It is understood, however, that the Council Fundeb if made within the legal basis and the power which it is granted by the legislation that regulates, supports the manifestation of the spirit of citizenship, observation of public affairs and promotion monitoring and social control. In the discussion of this issue the legal elements for social control in the Federal Constitution of 1988 and the role of advice in public policy management are addressed. In this perspective, this paper analyzes the decentralization of resources for education in Brazil, although complex, characterized by different relationships that have been established between the Union and the subnational units, comprising the states and municipalities. The study aimed, therefore, to analyze the performance of Fundeb Council, seeking also to identify possible obstacles in fulfilling the tasks assigned to members of the Board. Understand the dynamics of the Council and see if the actions taken are effective in achieving the creation objectives of the collegial body, it was the first steps of field research that sought, in the testimonies of directors and the researched bibliographic references, answers the object studied. The research intended to provoke reflection on the community participation to promote the quality of education as well as a greater commitment by those involved in the process of monitoring and social control in the use of resources. These results indicate that the need for continuing education for directors, the constant improvement of the Council's infrastructure and the reduction of interference practiced culture for years by the executive power during the process of formation and operation of the college.