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  Case: A hundred dollar bill
You have just completed a meeting with parents to discuss preparing the students for the upcoming state test. A parent of one of your lower performing students hands you a hundred dollar bill and insists you keep it to offset any expenses you might incur. What would be the right action(s)?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
To take the money would be unethical. You could simply insist that the parent take the money back. If the parent is unwilling to take the money back, I would take it to my principal, let him know what happened and to wait to be advised on the next steps.


 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I thought this solution was useful. The principal should be able to make sure it does not happen again.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 12:43 am
Rated By: ySaryN
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree because if you did take the money and didn't tell an administrator what happened it could be taken as a bribe which can come back in the future to hurt you.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 4:00 pm
Rated By: MaByvu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, the money should not be accepted
Rated On: October 17, 2014 6:44 pm
Rated By: ehaZeb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: $100 is just too much money to accept from a parent. It almost seems like some kind of bribe. I would not accept the money and I agree with taking the situation to administration if needed.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 6:36 am
Rated By: Kayla Campbell
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments:
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:30 am
Rated By: uZaSav
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: It is indeed unethical to take the money and I would let the principal know what took place. Generally, we do not meet with parents alone.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 1:44 am
Rated By: BuqeNu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution because it states that taking the money would be unethical. I also agree that if the parent refuses to take the money back I would take it to my principal and see what he or she would advise me to do next.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 2:54 pm
Rated By: yjeNus
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, this covers all your bases by notifying the administration right away.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 7:08 pm
Rated By: adenar
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a very good solution. It is a very smart idea to bring the money to the principal if they will not take it back.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:01 pm
Rated By: SuGaNe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a good approach, it is inappropriate to receive moneys from parents.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:48 pm
Rated By: JabuDu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: i agree with getting the administrative involved if the parent will not take the money back.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:16 am
Rated By: Christie Gerlach
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. Accepting money is against the code of ethics so the teacher should insist that the parents keep the money.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:38 am
Rated By: SegaHu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that it is unethical.
Rated On: October 21, 2014 2:23 am
Rated By: qyryMa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution. Since the parent is insisting you take the money, you should insist they keep it and do not keep the money at any cost.
Rated On: October 21, 2014 5:05 am
Rated By: Deborah Guyton
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree one-hundred percent on how this situation should be handled. It is important for the principal to know what is going on so that way they can help you with the next steps. Always make sure like you said that you tell the parent that you are not allowed to take money because it is unethical.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 3:48 am
Rated By: NaHuVa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that it is unethical to take money from parents, and that the appropriate action would be to include the principle.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 6:12 am
Rated By: vuDybe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This could be eschewed in a very bad way and it should be reported to the principal.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 2:11 am
Rated By: Qebysu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great suggestion, it would be unethical
Rated On: March 2, 2015 2:46 am
Rated By: meMeRa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great suggestion! You always want to follow the rules!
Rated On: March 11, 2015 12:06 pm
Rated By: yQaran
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If the parents refused to take it back it is a good idea to take it to the principal.
Rated On: October 3, 2015 4:52 pm
Rated By: aDuvej
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: .
Rated On: October 17, 2015 1:11 pm
Rated By: RuZyGy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree. The money should not be taken.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 9:45 pm
Rated By: tygaBu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would have to agree that this is the best solution to the parent giving the teacher money.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 3:12 am
Rated By: eRymaT
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. The money sounds like a bribe to induce favoritism or a blind eye to the student's low performance, and it would certainly be inappropriate to accept this monetary gift.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 6:39 pm
Rated By: eRyber
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that it would be unethical to take the money. Letting an administrator know what happened would be the most helpful thing to do.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 5:42 pm
Rated By: nehury
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, this is exactly what I would do.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 6:09 am
Rated By: udaXuh
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, taking the money is unethical. The principal should be notified of the bribery that took place.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:01 am
Rated By: TyNeby
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, taking money from a parent is definitely unethical.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 5:43 am
Rated By: eguPud
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I find that this solution is ethical. If administration discovered you accepted money from a parent, then you could get in trouble.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 5:03 pm
Rated By: XuNaWa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like the thought process. This is very unethical and should be resolved asap.
Rated On: February 26, 2018 4:13 am
Rated By: LyruPa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 9:54 pm
Rated By: yzysuZ