By-Laws

Christian Heritage Home Educators of Wilmington

ARTICLE I – NAME AND PURPOSE

A. The name of this organization shall be Christian Heritage Home Educators of Wilmington (CHHEW).

B. The purposes of this organization are:

  1. To provide support, encouragement and fellowship to Christian families who are home educating their children.
  2. To provide information about and promote awareness of Christian home education.

C.  Home school defined: Per HSLDA Website:  Beginning in October 2023, Ohio homeschoolers will operate under an exemption from compulsory school attendance under the newly created Ohio Revised Code § 3321.042.

Option 1: Homeschooling under Ohio’s homeschool statute

A parent may exempt their child from mandatory school attendance by directing their child’s education in the subject areas of English language arts, mathematics, science, history, government, and social studies. Follow these steps to homeschool under this option:  

1. Submit an annual exemption notice to homeschool by August 30th.

2. Teach the required subjects.

3. There are no teacher qualifications, number of hours, or assessment requirements under this option. 

Option 2: Homeschooling as a nonchartered, nonpublic school (formerly known as an “-08 school”)

Parents may, because of truly held religious beliefs, organize a nonchartered, nonpublic school to educate their children. To use this option:  

1. Make sure you have the required qualifications. 

2. Operate for the required number of hours. 

3. Teach the required subjects. 

4. Follow regular procedures for promotion from grade to grade for pupils who have met the school’s educational requirements.

5. Comply with state and local health, fire, and safety laws.

6. Certify in a report (called the “report to parents”) that the school meets minimum education standards listed above.

7. Report your school’s attendance to your local school board treasurer within the first two weeks of the beginning of the school year. 

ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP 

A.  Privileges:

  1. Member families must sign the CHHEW statement of faith, bylaws, policies, and waiver of liability.
  2. Member families will receive membership privileges when dues are paid in full for each school year.
  3. Member families will be allowed one vote concerning CHHEW business.
  4. Only member families may teach, hold office, or serve on committees.

B. Qualifications and Requirements:

  1. Member families must be home educating as per Article I, C.
  2. All member families agree to waive any and all claims, actions, or right of action,  which they may have against the organization, or any of its officers or members, which may arise from activities of any member family of the organization by reason of the purpose and nature of this organization. Per signed waiver of liability.
  3. All families must sign the statement of faith, bylaws, and policies.

C. Dues:

  1. Annual dues are $30.00 payable to the treasurer at the time of application, or no later than August 31st  of each year.  After August  31st, dues are Forty dollars  ($40.00)
  2. Dues and other monies received shall be used to pay expenses related to social event expenses, fees to web-site provider, and operation expenses upon president, treasurer and/or secretary approval.
  3. All monies and transactions are to comply with the CHHEW Guidelines for Financial Accountability Including Policy and Procedures. (given out upon request)

D. Non-payment of dues: 

  1. Any member family who has not paid their current dues by August 31st  will have their membership privileges and group participation suspended.
  2. A member family may be reinstated to active status upon immediate payment of arrears in full.

E. Non-member participation: Non-members may participate in CHHEW activities (field trips, events, etc.) for a $5.00 per person/$10.00 family.  As a non-member you may only participate in up to 2 events or field trips.

ARTICLE III – OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

A.  There shall be the following elected officers, which shall comprise the leadership team:

  1. President
  2. Vice-president
  3. Treasurer
  4. Secretary
  5. Events Coordinator
  6. Field Trip Coordinator

B. Potential officers and committee coordinators must comply with the CHHEW Guidelines for Officer Eligibility.  They can also hold dual appointments of roles.

C.  An officer that doesn’t comply with their responsibilities may be relieved of office by majority vote of the leadership team.  Appointment of a replacement shall be made by the president with the approval of the leadership team.

 ARTICLE IV – ELECTIONS

A.  Nominations:

  1. A nominating committee shall consist of the current elected board.  
  2. Nominations will be made from the current CHHEW membership roster in April.

B.  Elections:

  1. Nominations shall be made public to members in May.
  2. Nominations are approved by majority vote.  A non-response is considered implied consent by the communicated deadline.
  3. Transition of leadership: Outgoing officers shall turn over all CHHEW material to incoming officers in the presence of two other officers.

ARTICLE V – DUTIES OF OFFICERS 

A.  The President shall:

  1. Preside over all meetings of the leadership team, general meetings, and any special meetings.
  2. Appoint committee coordinators with approval of the leadership team.
  3. Make interim appointments as needed with the approval of the leadership team.
  4. Serve as an ex-officio member of committees.
  5. Call special meetings when necessary.
  6. Assist with group events.

B. Vice-President shall:

  1. Preside over meeting in the absence of the president.
  2. Perform such other duties as assigned by the president.
  3. Succeed to the presidency after completion of term, if possible.
  4. Assist with group events.

C.  The Treasurer shall:

  1.  Maintain current membership list.
  2. Have charge of all funds of CHHEW.
  3. Present a monthly or quarterly (whichever is deemed necessary by the president) financial report.
  4. Make an annual financial report to the membership.
  5. Comply with all CHHEW Guidelines for Financial Accountability Including Policy and Procedures per by-laws.
  6. Assist with group events.

D.  The Secretary shall:

  1. Take notes at all leadership meetings.
  2. Set-up membership applications and all other miscellaneous business related material (ie. website, paypal links and yearly roster)
  3. Assist with group events.

E.  The Events Coordinator shall:

  1.  Coordinate group events (ie. mom’s night out, teen events and family events)
  2. Store and replenish and transport the paper products to events
  3. Perform such other duties as needed and agreed to.

F.  The Field Trip Coordinator shall:

  1.  Coordinate field trips for the group.
  2. Assist with group events.

ARTICLE VI – EVENTS

A.  There shall be regularly scheduled events.

B.  Events are provided for current CHHEW members.

C.  Non-members may be charged additional fees or be denied admittance to events based on the board’s decision.  See Article 2,E.

ARTICLE VII – DISCIPLINE

A.  Charges or working against the principles and purposes of CHHEW, and or injuring the standing of a member family shall be dealt with according to Matthew 18:15-17.

B.  The member family can have their membership restricted or revoked at the discretion of the board.

ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENTS 

The by-laws may be amended or revised by a majority vote of all active member families.  A nonresponse is considered implied consent.  Copies of proposed amendments shall be given to members digitally at least one (1) month prior to the communicated deadline.

ARTICLE IX – DISSOLUTION

Should CHHEW be dissolved, material possessions and monies shall be given to a like-minded home school organization after any and all bills have been paid.  The leadership team will choose a recipient organization.

These by-laws were updated and approved by members per ballots in May, 2004, May, 2007, October 2010 and June 2026