Must Know! Rules For Dismissal Of Principals And Polemics Of Mutation Of The Principal Of SMPN 1 Prabumulih

Rules for dismissal of school principals, photos of the inauguration of school principals by the Mayor of Bogor in 2023 (internanews)

YOGYAKARTA - The rules for dismissing school principals are in the public spotlight after the mutation polemic of the Head of SMPN 1 Prabumulih emerged. Many people ask, to what extent the regulation allows a principal to be dismissed or transferred from his position.

The case in Prabumulih raises pros and cons in society. Some think that mutations are not transparent, because they are carried out unilaterally by the Mayor. Then, what are the real rules according to official provisions?

Based on Article 28 paragraph 1, a principal can quit his position because three main things are passing away, submitting their own request, or being dismissed.

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As for paragraph 2, dismissal of school principals can be done for several reasons, including:

Reporting from the Instagram page of Antaranews, the Mayor of Prabumulih, H. Arlan, together with Deputy Mayor Franky Nasril finally straightened out the news that had gone viral regarding the alleged mutation of the Head of SMPN 1 Prabumulih and a school guard.

In his clarification, Arlan emphasized that he had never transferred the Head of SMPN 1 Prabumulih, Roni Ardiansyah. He admitted that he had indeed given a warning, but this was related to the problems of other students, not because of the issue that dragged his son.

Arlan said the news circulating on social media about Roni's transfer was a hoax. According to him, the warning was given because there was a case at the school that made a number of students feel uncomfortable. The teacher involved had also been transferred a week earlier.

The Gerindra Party politician also denied the issue that his son was reprimanded by the principal for bringing a car to school. He made sure his son was only delivered, not driving his own vehicle.

"The news about my son is a hoax. If this creates a misunderstanding, I as the Mayor of Prabumulih apologize to Pak Roni and the whole community," said Arlan.

This clarification confirms that the mutation or dismissal of the principal cannot be done unilaterally, but must refer to the official rules as stipulated in the Minister of Education and Culture Number 7 of 2025 Article 28.

For this incident, the Prabumulih City Government also apologized to the community, both in the local area and nationally.

The case of SMPN 1 Prabumulih shows the importance of transparency in education policies. The mayor's clarification confirms that the principal mutation must refer to official rules, not wild issues. Thus, public trust in the world of education is maintained.

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