RCLC Member Handbook

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RED CEDAR LEARNING COOPERATIVE

MEMBER HANDBOOK


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Contents

Mission/VisionDaily scheduleYear Ca lendar

FAQsEmergency proceduresBasic cooperative skillsConflict Resolution

Co-op jobs


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O u r Mis s ionWe offer support and training to families pursudirected (truly engaged) community-based learnO u r Vi s i onWehonor learning as a life longprocess that arobserving and responding to ourfamilies, theband the natural world. Becomingcommunity mmature confidence inmultiple realms ofknowle

by: nurturing the natural love of learning honoring the particular gifts and talents respecting the diversityofdevelopment

learners activeengagement in one's own learninhelp ofmentors who are skillful,knowlpassionate interaction with a community ofdivers

Da i l y S c h e d u l e(Tuesdays and Thursdays

MorningToddlers and preschoolers:9-1010-10:45

Tutoring timeFree play in the butterfly room,in the back rooms


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2009-2010 C a l e n d a r

AugustAugust 17:Deadline for fall membership and feAUGUST 17,6:30 pm (Monday):PotluckOrientaAUGUST 20, daytime, TBA (Thursday):Meetingconsul tantsAugust 25 and 27 (Tuesday and Thursday): SeAugust 31,6:30 pm (Monday), panel discussion

First semester

September 1 (Tuesday): First Day of co-opFreeWeek: September 1 and 3FIRST Session: Sept. 8-10,15-17,22-24, Sept. 29F r e e Week Oct. 13-15


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Second semester

Jan. 5: FirstDay ofSecond SemesterF r e eWeek Jan. 5-7

Third Session: Jan. 12-14,19-21,26-28, Feb.F r e eWeek Feb. 16-18Four th Session: Feb. 23-25,March 2A, 9-11March 30-April 1: Spring BreakFree Week April 6-8Fifth Session (shorter): April 13-15,20-22,2One-time Projects May 4-6Free Week: May 11-13

End ofyear eventsMAY17,6:30 pm (Monday): End ofYear Part


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Red Ceda rLearning CooperaWhatwill be expected ofme?Thisisa cooperative, soeachmember holds equahow co-op is going, and for getting co-op work doDecisionMaking: It is vital to keep informed, soofupcoming decisions that need to be made. Youusbut we requestthat you observe for a semesterstrongdecision makingrolesinceweavingtogethperspectives works muchbetteroncewehavebuit rus t .Work:Membersare expected to attend allagegfor their child as this is where most decisions abodone and who will be responsible for them are maexpected to equally participate in the learning of tto organize and facilitate activities that wedo togplanningis done in the agegroupmeetings. Multiactivities(clubs, field trips, free time activities)arewho are interested in that activity and can be initibychildrenor adults,but are not requiredwork foaddition, we all take responsibilityfor or help outop jobs listedbelow.What is expected ofmy child?Children are active members in this co-op and afreedoms they have,we expecta healthydoseof rteach them consensus building skills and encouraparticipationin decisions that most affect them in


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Parents should only leave co-op after making suu n d e r a n o t h e r a d u l t ' s car e.

What i f I cannotmake i t to co-op?Ifa parentproject leaderwill unexpectedly beuncontactwouldbe any co-leader in yourproject. Ifco-leader, thenyou shouldstartwithparents of thgroup you are leading.If a kid needs to missa projector clubmeeting,given tothe leaders ofanyprojects/clubs thatwill

How do we handle snow days?We cancel co-op forthedayifMadison CountyCheckonline, TV,or radiobeforeyou leavehomeCan I bring visitors or guests to co-op?Yes!Visits are arranged through the new membGuests are welcome to come with families to co-ofamily brings a guest, theparent in themember faAfternoons are typically bettertimesto bringguesWha t is Pause?Ourdailygathering thatwecallPauseis like abcircle timewith sharingaboutaccomplishments, ssightings and personalevents, likebirthdays! It alcooperative fives as a venue for addressing concerproblems that arise.

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Eme r g e n c y P r o c e d u r e

D i a l 9 1 1 f o r a s s i s t a n c e .If the fire alarm goes off: Each parent on the scenchildren in the room in which they are working, exdoor that is not blockedby fire, and proceed to grathe AMERC building next door or, i fnecessary, wthe bridge to the BereaCity property.In case ofa tornado warning: Parents willbring tthe roomtheyare in to oneof the downstairs bathcloset, and shut the children'sarea doors. Sit thereclear" is announced. Ifnecessary, the children canbent knees) with their heads covered.In caseofa chemical weapons emergency at theDepot: adults will close doors andwindows, gathtogether in theupstairs hallway, listen to instructiowarningsystem, and proceed accordingly. Shouldevacuate, our assignedroute is out Hwy. 421-SouCounty High School inMcKee. Parents whoare oimmediately transportchildren; other parentswouchildren at the high school in McKee.Emergencydirectionsto JacksonCounty High S1. Go south on Forest St. towardHwy. 21 (P2. Turn left onto Hwy. 21 (Prospect St.).

3. Follow Hwy. 21 for 4.8 miles.4. Turn rightat the footof BigHill, ontoHwthe first stopsign thatyou come to. Big Hthe right.


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Coope r a t i v e Bas icThemature [person] lives quietly, doesgoodprivatelyresponsibilityfor his actions, treats others with friendmischiefboring andkeeps out of it. Without this hidwill, society would notendure an hour.Kenneth Rexroth

1. Bringgoodwill and good energy to coothat reality.

2. Expect imperfection from each other. Pdoing their best, and will still screw upthingsgo. Be flexible. Laugh offscrew-offense. Pcrfectionism=Stress.

3. If someone's action offends you, consithe situation. If it seems to be an honesthe benefit of the doubt and overlook itaction, talk to them using good process

4. When you notice a problem, offerleadsolut ion:

Vent your emotions elsewheremember, unless a close friend Bring the problem to others' atrespectfulway: brainstorm solution


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Guide l i ne s for Con f l i c t Re s

GeneralprinciplesWe seek to create a community where each memwelcome, and respected. By engagingwith each olistening, exploring and discoveringwe set up rethrough which children and adults can learn to ac

cooperative ways.Adults act as responsible friends, teachers, and menforcers: we do not use physical or emotional vioencourage kind words ("please, thank you, excuseabout cooperation and sharing: "everything we hasharing." Flexibility, humor, and creative problemfrom getting bent out ofshape, and help us to learAdult interactionWe offer mutual trust to each other as parents, r

styles of interaction. Adults practice open commuthemselves, working out problems and working thofopinion as they arise: individual disagreementsamong the particular individuals involved, and adif needed. The co-op council is available to help fidifficult conflicts.Providingguidancefor childrenAdults are responsible to keep track of the wholto encourage children to find resources in themsel


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CO-OPJOBSJobs that serve the Whole Co-op (best if fmembers)Co-op Council-Kt least fiveCouncil membersadult from each age group, hold the vision ofRdecisions that support its ongoing work. See Gdetails .

Fundraising Coordinator-Organizesperiodic fprograms to support the ongoing work of the cadditional help as needed.LiaisonToQuakers-Handles communicationQuakers through Quaker liaison. Reports to cworks with Council on appropriate responses tNewMemberContactand Orientation Listed as contact person on flyers and othe Handles inquiries from potential new mem

appointments for visiting. Facilitates thorough orientation ofnew mesession prior to the deadline for joining. May work with others in particular age gro


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Treasurer Receives money, pays staffhired by the wholbills. Proposes budget for Council consideration beyear . Maintains checking account; makes sure thatis also listed as a check signer. Keeps accurate financial records.

Compiles financial reports to go out with ageCouncil meetings and as otherwise requestedTutorCommittee Coordinator: Secures tutors as aco-op membership. Works out agreements with thto their responsibilities and pay. Coordinates paywith the treasurer.

Additional Jobs (Could be done by any memRecyclingcoordinator: Establishes recycling containers upstairs and d Arranges for delivery of recyclables to approp

locat ions.

ComputerManager- Oversees maintenance and ocomputer equipment, including hardware and sofTroubleshoots.


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Librarian

Overseesthe organization ofbooks, gamestools that can be checked out. Maintains check out notebooks upstairs an Reminds users to return materials in appropDocumenter ofCo-op Life - Creates andmaintainalbum of the year's activities. Works with parengroups to take and collectphotos and makes thongoingway to RCLC members, especially inuse them to remember and discuss activities ofphotos for the publicity coordinator.Website Coordinator: Creates and maintains a w


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