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School psychologists frequently face the challenge of considering the needs and rights of multiple clients and other recipients of services, including children, parents, teachers, and systems (Dailor & Jacob, 2011; NASP, 2020, p. 40; also see M. A. Fisher, 2013). The Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists states: “Although psychologists have a responsibility to respect the dignity of all persons and peoples with whom they come in contact in their role as psychologists, the nature of their contract with society demands that their greatest responsibility be to persons and peoples in the most vulnerable position” (2017, p. 12). Consistent with the idea that ethical priority should be given to the most vulnerable persons, the NASP’s code of ethics states: “School psychologists consider the interests and rights of children and youth to be their highest priority in decision making, and act as advocates for all students” (NASP, 2020, p. 39; Standard III.2.3; also APA Principle E). As noted previously, to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings, psychologists should make known to others in their employment setting that the welfare of children is their top priority in decision making (NASP Standard III.2.4).