Parent Collective

The Parent Collective is the third organizational body of the school (the other two being the Faculty/College of Teachers and the Board of Directors). The Parent Collective’s central sphere of influence is in the social (community) realm, while the College’s central sphere is the pedagogical realm, and the Board is mainly responsible for financial and legal matters. The Parent Collective serves as a venue for parents to actively participate, serve, and contribute to the functioning and organization of the school. By providing a solid and cohesive parent body, the Parent Collective supports the teacher/student relationship and the school's work, and its mission.

Additionally, the Parent Collective:

• Seeks to strengthen social bonds and build community.

• Supports community education

• Inspires parents to volunteerism

• Supports the student/teacher relationship

• It serves as a forum for parents’ ideas, inspirations and initiatives to be discussed.

• Strives to facilitate and encourage parents’ active and positive communication with the Faculty/College of Teachers, Administration, and Board, while promoting transparency between all three bodies.

All school parents are members of the Parent Collective and are encouraged to participate. All parents are entitled and welcome to attend any Parent Collective meeting or sponsored event. Decisions are made by current active members, using a consensus process when appropriate or necessary.

Email contact: parentcollective@eugenewaldorf.org