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WASA Code of Ethics

School administrators have an important role in the community in which they live. The fulfillment of that role requires that their professional behavior be respected and their leadership be accepted by those that they serve. A Code of Ethics defining this behavior is necessary to assist the profession in protecting those deserving its protection, as well as in judging those that do not. Furthermore, confidence and conscience of administrators is raised by a standard which speaks to behavior that is outside and above the minimal standards of laws and contracts. While not every situation administrators confront can be predicted or defined, fundamental ethical principles are always present to guide them. A group of those principles have been outlined below as a Code of Ethics for the Washington Association of School Administrators.

The School Administrator:

1. Makes the well-being of students the fundamental value of all decision-making and actions. [in detail]
   
2. Fulfills professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity. [in detail]
   
3. Supports the principle of due process and protects the civil and human rights of all individuals. [in detail]
   
4. Obeys local, state, and national laws and subscribes to orderly and constitutional means of social and political improvement. [in detail]
   
5. Implements the governing board and education's policies and administrative rules and regulations. [in detail]
   
6. Pursues appropriate measures to correct those laws, policies, and regulations that are not consistent with sound educational goals. [in detail]
   
7. Avoids using positions for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic, or other influence. [in detail]
   
8. Accepts academic degrees or professional certification only from duly accredited institutions. [in detail]
   
9. Maintains high standards and seeks to improve the effectiveness of the profession through research and continuing professional development. [in detail]
   
10. Honors all contracts until fulfillment or release. [in detail]
    

Implementation Procedures

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