Transcript National PTA Basic Policies

National Representative
2012 – 2013
Ethical Leadership: Using PTA Core Values for the Common Good
By the end of this workshop you will know :
• What is ethical and what is legal
• What actions make sense
• How to best advance the vision, purpose, and
mission of PTA at the local, state, and national
levels
“What ought to be
done.” - Aristotle
What do these headlines have in
common?
•Each headline has an identification with the PTA
•Each headline reflects some type of lapse in ethics
Potholes on the
Road to Ethical Decisions
Native American Spirituality
Buddhism
We are as much alive as we keep the
earth alive.
Treat not others in ways that you
yourself would find hurtful.
Chief Dan George
The Buddha
Islam
Christianity
Not one of you truly
believes until you wish for
others what you wish for
yourself.
The Prophet Muhammad,
Hadith
Yoruba Proverb
(Nigeria)
One going to take a
pointed stick to pinch a
baby bird should first
try it on himself to feel
how it hurts.
In everything, do to others as you
would have them do to you; for this
is the law and the prophets.
Jesus of Nazareth, Matthew 7:12
Judaism
What is hateful to you, do
not do to your neighbour..
This is the whole Torah; all
the rest is commentary. Go
and learn it.
Hillel, Talmud, Shabbath 31a
Ancient Egyptian
Do for one who may do for you, that
you may cause him thus to do.
The Tale of the Eloquent Peasant, 109110 Translated by R.B. Parkinson
The Golden Rule/Ethic of Reciprocity
A General Principle
“There is no better guide to the
conscience than the ‘Golden Rule,’
and its precepts are so simple that
any mind can grasp them.”
Alice McClellan-Birney
PTA Co-Founder
The PTA Ethical Triple Test
Is it legal?
Does it follow PTA policies?
Does it advance PTA’s mission & purposes?
libel
Compounding a Felony
Slander
negligence
Misprision of a felony
fraud
Is It Legal?
Even if it is legal…
• Technically “legal” actions may present
obstacles to advance the PTA Mission
• Ethically dubious actions include:
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Favoritism
Private agenda
Autocratic leadership style
Tobacco use or alcohol consumption at PTA events
where children are present
Does it follow policy?
• Local PTA bylaws, policies, code of ethics and code of
conduct
• State PTA policies, bylaws, code of ethic and code of
conduct
• National PTA’s basic policies, mission, objectives, and
priorities
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Code of Ethics or Conduct
“A Code of Conduct is a set of rules outlining the responsibilities
of or proper practices for an individual, party or organization.”
– Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
• Is there a Code of Conduct for your State? Unit?
• What is your personal responsibility?