Whether fiscally, socially, spiritually or personally defined – it all adds up to…
The quality or state of being accountable; especially: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.
(Merriam-Webster)
Accountability is a concept in ethics with several meanings. It is often used synonymously with such concepts as answerability, enforcement, responsibility,Liable to being called to account; answerable.
blameworthiness, liability and other terms associated with the expectation of account-giving. As an aspect of governance, it has been central to discussions related to problems in both the public and private (corporation) worlds.
Accountability is defined as "A is accountable to B when A is obliged to inform B about A’s (past or future) actions and decisions, to justify them, and to suffer punishment in the case of eventual misconduct" [1].
In leadership roles, accountability is the acknowledgment and assumption of responsibility for actions, products, decisions, and policies including the administration, governance and implementation within the scope of the role or employment position and encompassing the obligation to report, explain and be answerable for resulting consequences.
(Wikipedia)
(American Heritage)
Plainfield Parents and Community -- are WE ready to be accountable to our children, our schools and our community?
This is a defining moment!
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