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Member Responsibilities

What does it mean to be a member of Sligo Creek Co-op? Lots of things!

We're a "co-operative" because we work alongside one another to make SCC a true community. This means that each family at SCC is expected to take on responsibilities so that we may continue to offer opportunities for learning and community building. We are all in this together!

Here is a list of the responsibilities of each member family:

TEACHING

  • Current SCC policy requires two adults in each adult-led class. For this reason, at least one adult in each family is expected to serve as a Teacher and/or a Room Monitor for at least two classes each semester.
  • A  Teacher  is responsible for preparing the materials  and content for the class and presenting instruction or coordinating class activities. 
  • A  Co-Teacher  is a second adult assigned to support the class. The level and type of involvement may vary depending on the needs and structure of the course. In some classes, the Co-Teacher’s primary role may simply be to provide an additional adult presence in the room and assist with basic classroom management or distributing materials. In other classes, the Co-Teacher may take a more active, hands-on role, such as helping prepare materials and activities, working directly with students, or sharing responsibility for instruction. 
  • Some classes have two Teachers who jointly prepare materials and/or share responsibility for teaching. In these cases, an additional Co-Teacher is not needed.
  • For a class that meets both Tuesday and Thursday, each day counts as one class for the purposes of this requirement.
  • In lieu of one of their co-teaching spots, some families may be assigned door-monitor duties. In these cases, families are still expected to co-teach at least one class.
  • Families in their first year of participation are only expected to be Co-Teachers, not Teachers (though you are welcome to teach if you so desire). 

PARENTAL SUPERVISION

While at SCC, parents are responsible for their child(ren), and their child(ren)’s behavior, at all times. SCC is not responsible for unsupervised children. 

  • Although we expect parents to be on-site with their child(ren), you may temporarily assign an adult proxy for your child in the event you need to leave co-op for a period of time.   Each such incidence needs to be recorded in the WhatsApp proxies chat for easy reference by door monitor and other adults. 
  • Additionally, all families should complete a Medical Release Form for each of their children, which will be accessible to all board members, in the event a child needs to receive emergency medical care and their parent is not on-site.

CHORES

Each family will be assigned either a set-up or clean-up job for  either  Tuesday or Thursday.  The Jobs Coordinator will assign these before the start of each semester. Families will perform the same responsibility each week throughout the semester.

  • Set-Up:  Families should arrive by 9:30 a.m. to complete their assigned set-up tasks.
  • Clean-Up:  Families will complete their assigned clean-up tasks at the end of the day, generally ending around 2:35 p.m.

These responsibilities are separate from each family's committee responsibility. 

COMMITTEES

Each family must participate in one of the SCC committees, or serve on the board. See the SCC website for a description of the duties of each committee. 

MEETING ATTENDANCE

Each family should attend monthly membership meetings, typically alternating between virtual evening meetings and in-person lunch meetings during co-op. If unable to attend in person, families are asked to review the meeting minutes or recordings once they become available. 

WhatsApp COMMUNICATION TOOL

SCC families are responsible for keeping up to date on SCC announcements and participate in the running of the co-op. The SCC board will communicate key updates via WhatsApp and member families should review all messages received. (There will be optional subgroups that families can join if they choose.) [Read WhatsApp Community Guidlelines]

CLASS PLANNING

As SCC plans classes for each semester, families are asked to suggest classes they’d like to see offered, or they'd like to teach themselves.  Lunch meetings for each age cohort facilitate discussion between parents, teachers, and students as next-semester planning becomes relevant.  Classes Committee will announce procedures and add meetings to the schedule. 

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROCESS

SCC uses a restorative justice approach to address conflict and uphold our shared values of accountability, community care, and relationship-building. Families agree to participate in the restorative justice process to guide conflict resolution with a focus on listening, repairing harm, and moving forward together as a community, rather than punishment. This process is supported by volunteer facilitators, including internal board and community members as well as external trained facilitators when needed, ensuring that concerns are handled thoughtfully, fairly, and in alignment with our Membership Agreement and Bylaws. 

SPECIAL EXCEPTION FAMILIES

In limited circumstances, a teenager or caretaker may fulfill some of the responsibilities for the family in lieu of a parent. Please contact [email protected] if you need to be considered  for an exception. 

Fortunately, since we all pitch in, "many hands make light work" and the responsibilities of membership are pretty easy to fulfill!

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