ETHICS IN CHINUCH
We
in the field of Chinuch have accepted a fiduciary responsibility on
behalf of the Tzibur at large. Therefore, we owe our fidelity to the Tzibur to
uphold and maintain that fiduciary responsibility. Executives who face
troubling decisions are often confused about how to arrive at the right, moral and
ethical course of action. This is not surprising since by definition a “moral
dilemma” is one where there is no clear right and wrong, only positives and
negatives.
We
should be guided in our moral reasoning by the insight that comes from
respecting the moral rights of the Ben / Bas Yisroel; justice to colleagues and
peers; consequences and outcomes; explaining and defending to others as well as
to ourselves the decisions we make. Have I searched for all alternatives? Are
there other ways I could look at the situation? Have I listened and considered
all points of view of my colleagues and peers, while still maintaining high
ethical standards?