Who Board Application

Letter from the Chair

Dear Prospective Board Member:

We appreciate your interest in becoming a board member of the Washington Homeschool Organization. As board members, we have an opportunity to support and influence homeschooling in this state.

Board membership is a significant responsibility, and we want to make sure you are aware of the purposes and goals of WHO and what the investment is. Enclosed is information we hope will answer your basic questions.

Requirements and Considerations for Prospective WHO Board Members
WHO by-laws

Volunteering for the organization and attending board meetings is very important. This will give you an opportunity to meet the board and key volunteers, ask questions and observe how WHO operates. It will also allow you to judge whether board membership will work for you. After reading the enclosed, if you find that you would like to be considered for board membership, please complete and return the questionnaire.

Thank you again for your interest in WHO board membership. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or e-mail the WHO office or a board member.

Sincerely,

Amy Beckstead Leonard
WHO Board, Chair

WHO Board Application & Questionnaire

Please read through and fill out all the fields in this form. Once your application is submitted a WHO representative will call you with any questions. Thank you so much for your interest in serving homeschoolers across the state of Washington.

WHO Board Questionnaire and Application

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone/Mobile

Checking each box signifies that each statement is "true" to the best of your knowledge.

Are you a WHO member in good standing?

We are a working board. Are you willing to contribute 100 hours a year to the organization (a few hours a week), in addition to attending Board meetings and Events?

Many board issues need to be resolved between bi-monthly meetings. Do you have e-mail and are you willing to monitor it daily and answer promptly to deal with these issues?

Board meetings take place every other month on the second Saturday. While most of our meetings are held via Zoom, we do try and meet in person a couple of times a year. Are you willing to attend all meetings knowing that since WHO is a state-wide organization, meetings and events are sometimes held in different parts of the state that will require you to commute to them. Are you willing to attend or travel to the meetings and events regularly?

Board membership is limited to individuals who have homeschooled or who are currently homeschooling under the Home-Based Instruction law. Are you a homeschooler as defined by this law?

Reside in Washington State

Please Read Article II from the WHO By-Laws

Section 2. Specifically, the purposes of the Organization shall be:

To promote the interchange of information and support among homeschooling families and support groups in Washington state.
To keep abreast of legislative developments to ensure independence for the homeschooler.
To facilitate an informed statewide awareness of homeschooling.
To provide assistance to credible research about homeschoolers and homeschooling results and/or outcomes.
To assist parents, who are considering homeschooling, to make an informed choice and to offer resource information and support to those who have chosen the homeschooling option.
To encourage educational growth for homeschooling parents.
To assist homeschoolers and support groups establish communication with local school officials when needed and offer support and assistance in maintaining homeschooling rights under the law.
To assist and support local homeschool groups, and those wishing to form support groups, by offering counseling, guidance, and information on organization of such groups.
To uplift all honest and sincere endeavors to promote homeschooling

Does you support the Article above?

Yes

How long have you been homeschooling? Briefly describe your homeschooling experience

What volunteer work have you done in the past and what were your responsibilities?

How would you help support the purpose of WHO as a board member?

What interests and past experiences have you had that could be of service to WHO?

Why do you think there should be a distinction between those educating under the home-based instruction law and participants in alternative education?

How could future legislative or other changes in education in Washington state affect homeschooling? How would you help WHO face these challenges?

The WHO Board is a diverse group with many beliefs and ideas. Based on your previous experience, what do you consider to be the advantages and challenges of working with diverse groups?

Please provide two or three references from people who are familiar with your work in the homeschool community.

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