FAQ

• Does BHLC have membership dues?
• Who can participate in BHLC?
• Who is considered a BHLC member?
• Do we have to sign up for all the classes?
• Can someone who is not taking a BHLC class participate in field trips and fairs?
• How can I make a suggestion or comment to BHLC?
• Does everyone have to volunteer at the Co-op?
• What are the Steering Commitee's duties?
• What are the Board of Directors?
• How are classes and clubs chosen?
• How does BHLC find teachers?



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
Contact Us web page to the left.

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 may be asked to take on added volunteer responsibilities at that time in order to get the production running smoothly.

There will be up to 5 "buy-outs" available each semester if a member cannot complete his or her weekly volunteer duties. These buy-outs will cost $25 per semester. The money will then be used to pay for classes for members who assume the extra weekly volunteer duty. This may aid some members that could not otherwise afford to take classes.

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 5 Steering 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 Contact Us.

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 Contact Us.

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 Contact Us. 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 Contact Us.

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.