Family Responsibilities
As a cooperative preschool, Spring Knolls relies on its member families to help our school run smoothly and successfully. A more detailed accounting of family responsibilities can be found in the Parent-School Agreement, which each family signs upon enrollment. An abbreviated overview of basic family responsibilities can be found below:
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Attend Fall and Spring parent meetings (one member of the family)
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Serve on an administrative committee (e.g. marketing, admissions, facilities)
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Additional service work (approx. 5 hours)
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Non-refundable registration deposit
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Monthly tuition payments
Additionally, parents may serve on our board of directors. Working alongside the school’s director, our board meets once a month, and is responsible for directing the policy, administration, and upkeep of Spring Knolls.
Parents are also invited to co-op, or help in the classroom, on a periodic basis. This is not a requirement, but families who choose to co-op receive a discount on monthly tuition.
While cooperative schools do require a time investment from families, they provide parents with a unique opportunity to actively shape their child’s community, and ensure it is a warm, nurturing, and creative space where all children can grow and thrive.