Request for Alternative Value Exchange

THIS OPTION IS OFFERED AS A MEANS OF SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHO ARE TRULY IN NEED. There are a limited number of alternative value exchanges offered each year, and we hope to reserve those for families that couldn’t otherwise attend SOLA’s programs.

We make every attempt to accommodate a family’s wish for their children to be part of the SOLA learning community. Through alternative value exchanges and reciprocal economics, we are also supporting a shift around the commodification of private or alternative education. We ask each family to understand that their request for work-trade or other value exchange may or may not be fully supported, dependent upon SOLA’s annual operating budget. We will contact you to set up an in-person conference to finalize details. Here are the steps for consideration and approval of an alternative value exchange with SOLA:

Student/Parent must have completed the SOLA application, classroom visit (or alternative), and enrollment approved by SOLA
Value Exchange/Work Trade form (below) must be completed and submitted
Financial Conference must be completed
Enrollment and fee agreement must be completed and signed
Background Check must be agreed to and performed, with satisfactory results

Name

First Name

Last Name

Please share what draws your family to the SOLA learning community

How many children are you enrolling at SOLA?

What is the maximum cash amount you can contribute each month?

If you are applying for more than one child, please select the maximum amount per child.

Please provide a short narrative of your current financial situation and any extenuating circumstances that we should be aware of.

Please indicate how you are able to contribute to SOLA, from the following list

Cleaning Grounds Maintenance Animal/ Pasture Support Fundraising Classroom Assistance or Tutoring Teaching Specialty or other classes Garden Help Project/Festival/Parent Coordinator Craft Circle Hosting & Organization Monthly Social Event Planner Teacher Wellness & Practitioner Services Cottage Industry Development (Water Share Program, Craft Markets, Farm Product Development)

Are there other ways you could contribute to SOLA?

What days and times are you available to perform the work indicated above?

Background Check Permission

SOLA requires a background check for all adults, faculty or parents who work closely with the students or on campus. By checking the box below, you grant SOLA permission to perform a background check. Please note that ALL INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL, but we are unable to approve work trade for parents with a history of any of the following: -violence, assault, or domestic violence -sexual offenses -recent DUI or multiple driving offenses -offenses involving theft or burglary

I AGREE TO HAVE SOLA PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK