The Calhoun County School Board is concerned about deteriorating facilities and a shrinking budget. The board began

by studying the issue, then identified parents, children, teachers, staff, and taxpayers as groups who have a vested

interest in the problem. The school board then listened to each group's concerns. In the ethical decision$-$making

framework, its next action should be to

Multiple Choice

identify issues of concern to lawmakers.

assess the impact of its actions beyond the classroom.

engage in brainstorming alternatives.

choose a course of action.