Our Cooperative
For all of its 55 years, Crestmont has been member-run.
Crestmont is strongest when each of our members has a sense not only of belonging, but of ownership.
Cooperative ownership takes many forms: care and maintenance of the grounds, promoting the school, responding quickly to requests for help, and making a commitment to the school’s well-being.
The benefits of this collective endeavor come with both pride and responsibility, and we hope that all applicants take this to heart.
It’s the Secret Sauce!
What makes cooperative education so delicious?
Community labor means lower tuition.
All members have a voice in decision-making.
A strong sense of community enriches the lives of members and creates a fabric of support for families and teachers.
The school naturally reflects the needs and desires of its families, and we are able to pivot as our needs change.
Close contact with the school means that parents are aware of their children’s activities.
Families forge deep, long-lasting connections.
Seeing their parents invest in the school empowers our children.
Robust parent-teacher partnerships increase job satisfaction and help us retain great teachers.
Co-op Commitments
The success of our school and well-being of our staff depends on our families completing our work requirements.
Attend five membership meetings in September, November, January, March, and May. Membership meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. Childcare is provided. Any member is able to put items on the agenda.
Hold a family job. These jobs are assigned based on availability, skillset, and interest. Examples of family jobs include: serving on the Fundraising Committee, tracking Extended Care hours, being a Room Parent, providing tech support, or holding a Board position.
Attend two Maintenance Parties, one in August and one during the school year.
Contribute twenty Community Hours by volunteering for tasks such as assisting teachers in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, bringing food for a teacher meeting, and assisting with marketing needs. Community Hour opportunities arise throughout the school year.
Attend one Parent Education Night where parents learn about topics such as supporting their child's learning style, navigating screens and social media use, and other parenting topics of interest.