Does BHLC have membership
dues?
No, BHLC does not have membership
dues. We try to keep costs to a minimum for all families.
Who is considered a BHLC
member?
Any parent or guardian of
a child currently enrolled in a BHLC class or club or who
has already registered and paid for the upcoming semester
is considered a member of BHLC. Any members at the end of
a current school year are considered members over the course
of the summer as well, unless they specifically withdraw.
Families that only participate in field trips that
are organized by BHLC are not considered members.
Who can participate
in BHLC?
ANY HOMESCHOOLERS!! We are
a secular group that includes and welcomes any religion, race,
ability or disability, or cultural beliefs. We seek families
who want the best for their children, both educationally and
in life.
Do we have to sign up
for all the classes?
No, you can decide what classes
will benefit your family the best. You only pay for and take
the classes and clubs that you want.
Can someone who is
not taking a BHLC class participate in field trips and fairs?
Often BHLC organizes field
trips for homeschoolers. Unless the field trip specifically
says it is for only for members of a class or club (which
is rare) everyone is welcome to participate.
How can I make a suggestion
or comment to BHLC?
Suggestions and comments are
always welcome. BHLC does what we do for our members. We appreciate
any input you give and will consider all suggestions for improvements.
You can either contact a steering committee member in person,
by email or by phone. All the steering committee members'
contact information is on the About BHLC
web page.
Does everyone have
to volunteer at the Co-op?
Yes, if your child(ren) are
taking a class or club, it is imperative that you volunteer
to help somewhere, somehow. Volunteering could be something
as easy as sitting in a class to help a teacher for an hour
or sweeping the floor. There will be a list for members to
sign up to volunteer at the co-op. Please do your part. Individual
volunteer time should be less than an hour a week. The exception
may be when theatre class begins. Parents will be asked to
take on added volunteer responsibilities at that time in order
to get the production running smoothly.
What are the Steering
Commitee's duties?
The Steering Committee members
oversee the daily operation of the co-op. Each member is assigned
not only general duties (finding teachers, helping teachers,
etc.) but also chooses from one of the following responsibilities:
Volunteer Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, Special
Events Coordinator, Field Trip/ Extra Classes Coordinator,
and Registration/ Fundraising Coordinator. Benefits to being
on the Steering Committee include one free class credit per
semester and early registration for classes.
Steering Committee members
either nominate themselves or are nominated by another BHLC
member. There are 3Steering Committee members and each term
lasts one year. If you are interested in serving on the committee,
contact one of the present Steering Committee members at About
BHLC .
What are the Board of Directors?
The Board of Directors oversees
the Steering Committee and the disbursement of the BHLC funds.
The main priority of the Board is to assure the future of
BHLC for present and future homeschoolers in the Central Kentucky
area. They are in a continuous search for grants and sponsorships
that will benefit the membership.
Benefits to being on the Board of Directors include one free
class credit per semester and early registration for classes.
If you are interested in serving on the Board, contact one
of the present members of the Board of Directors at About
BHLC .
How are classes and clubs
chosen?
Members will be polled, generally
via email or online survey, on a regular basis each semester.
From these results, the Steering Committee attempts to offer
the types of classes and clubs most wanted by the membership
and their children.
Suggestions may be provided
to any Steering Committee member in person or by email at
About BHLC . The Steering Committee
will determine if the suggested class or activity would be
beneficial to BHLC membership and, if so, will attempt to
implement it.
How does BHLC find teachers?
Each semester, the Steering
Committee asks members to consider volunteering to teach a
class at the Co-op. Teachers are given one credit (at the
standard class rate) for each hour that they teach. If you
are interested in teaching a class, contact one of the present
Steering Committee members at About BHLC.
If the membership has requested
a class that no BHLC member is able to teach, the Steering
Committee will try to find a teacher from outside the membership.
When this happens, BHLC often may have to charge more for
the requested class since these teachers are not volunteers
and do receive payment.
