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Using the attached //Scenario 14: Steven and His Knife//, discuss the "Reflective Thinking and Scenario Analysis" questions. Then add your answers to the following questions.. .



What would you have done, as the building administrator? Contact grandma -- she is listed as the legal guardian Don't assume to know who the "trouble-makers" are. Follow the policy -- Ditto Do not let the student go back to the classroom. Put knife in the vault or locked cabinet Drive to the grandma's house to try & contact her. Start looking for a new job. Family conference Contact Superintendent immediately after incident was brought to Principal's attention Student needed intervention/services early on before this type of incident happened

What is the underlying ethical dilemma? Caring vs. Responsibility Human relationships vs. Security Principal was trying to be fair to the student (give him the benefit of the doubt) by giving him a second chance.

What values were demonstrated/employed in this situation? The principal was trying to demonstrate caring and fairness. Was taking a risk by trusting the student. Using individualism Attempts to communicate with the mother.

How would you push the leadership to a higher level of ethical behavior? Fa Communication -- with the Supt., legal gaurdian, law enforcement -- Ditto Really re-emphasize the need to stick with policy.