Reply To: Why do Yeshiva not pay their Rabbes and Teachers on time?

Having been in administration and on the Board of certain Mosdos Hachinuch, I would like to respond to this issue.
It is true that staff has to be paid on time – both legally and halachikly – and should be.
The schools wish to pay on time as it is important to the chinuch of the children and to the morale of the staff.
But there is a second side to the coin – the parents !!!
If parents would only (1) pay tuition that covers the cost of their children, and (2) pay it on time – the schools too would be able to pay their staff on time.
The schools realize that “1” above is not reality as many parents cannot afford to pay full tuition – but there is not excuse for “2” above. If the school cannot even rely on the contracted amount that has to be paid monthly – how can they cover their expenses and payroll.
And even if a parent cannot afford the full tuition – does that excuse them from helping the school by raising funds to help cover the expense of their own children’s education?
Yes – the schools raise funds from donors, but that does not cover all the shortfall.
So, we agree. Staff should be paid on time. But parents equally share in the cause.
ZD above is correct – that schools must pay their mortgages and electric bills on time or risk being shut down.
The parents do the same – they pay their mortgages, electric, food, etc bills before they pay their tuition, for the same reasons.
So don’t blame the Mosdos – it’s not all their fault.