Document Storage for Homeschool Orgs

Document Storage for Homeschool Orgs

Aug 1, 2025 | Boards, Communication

I’m looking for ideas to help me set up our documentation system, for everything from bylaws and articles of association to budget and financials, to policy, schedules, membership, and more. It’s our first year, so thankfully, the documents aren’t...
Keeping Children Safe Outdoors During Co op

Keeping Children Safe Outdoors During Co op

Apr 27, 2025 | Risk Management

I help lead a large co-op that consistently runs into issues of parents allowing their children to play outdoors, unsupervised during non-class time (lunch, socials, etc.). In our handbook, and as soon as they join, we ask parents to always monitor their kids, but...
When Members RSVP But Don’t Attend

When Members RSVP But Don’t Attend

Apr 27, 2025 | Members

I run a group that requires no membership fees and I want to keep it that way. I realize that people don’t commit to things as much when they are free. We have a monthly particpation fee and they get removed if they go three months without participation, but...
Giving Teachers an Advance for Class Supplies

Giving Teachers an Advance for Class Supplies

Dec 4, 2024 | Finance

Is it better to give teachers and advance for class supplies? I’ve heard other co-ops give the supply money that each family paid to the teacher to have on hand for the semester to spend as they need to on suplies. This sounds much easier. Is it something we can...
We’ve Outgrown Our Space! What Can We Do?

We’ve Outgrown Our Space! What Can We Do?

Nov 27, 2024 | Leadership, Management, Members

Our co op group has experienced tremendous growth in a short period of time.  We are experiencing some growing pains, such as differences in policies and leadership decisions and we are at maximum capacity for our facility.  Is there a happy, healthy way for...