Case Studies Case Studies: Read the four Case Studies below and respond to the questions at the end of each Case Study. Place your responses for the 4 Case Studies in one document (no more than 500

FROM THE HEART

Differences of opinion may exist within a school community. However, these are often overshadowed by a sense of communal support and caring about the school; especially the children who populate the school. When a member of that community is suffering, it affects everyone in the community. When the individual who is suffering is a student with a life-threatening condition, the choices you make as a leader with regard to that student are pronounced.

These choices often spell the difference between having a school community that is united, supportive, and viewing you (the school leader) as being genuinely concerned. Alternatively, a lack of genuine concern can create a community that is divided and views you poorly.

Amos Smith has been diagnosed with cancer. It is the first of March, early spring of his senior year. He has begun treatment and seems to be tolerating the treatments well. His parents report that his spirits are high. Arrangements have been made for his school work to be sent home and he is doing his best to keep up though some assignments are late. Six weeks later (in late April) his condition worsens and he is sent to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

The diagnosis is grim finding the malignancy is a particularly aggressive type. He is given only weeks to live. Graduation is three weeks away.

What do you do?

Provide a Rationale for your action(s).

What impact does your decision have on your organization?