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Thank you for your interest in GECO. Please read and complete the following application. The application does not include all pertinent administrative forms, liability releases, and family information required to complete GECO membership. The application is reviewed by the Board. The application process includes an interview, reference checks, and consideration of space available in GECO schedules. Any decisions regarding your application status will be handled through email. Please keep in mind that membership fees, class fees, and volunteer requirements could change from year to year based on enrollment and GECO's projected expenses.

Grace Enrichment Co-Op Inc., known as GECO, offers membership at two levels, Regular and Associate. Both levels require active homeschooling of at least one student grades 7-12 according to the Texas homeschool law. (https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-texas-homeschool-law)

Regular Membership (for families with children grade 7-12 and younger)

$450 yearly family membership

$100 commitment deposit (fully refundable upon completion of required obligations; refunded at school year’s end)

$ Books and/or class fees such as lab or art supplies**

$ optional fundraiser luncheon

$ optional special occasion costs including dances, filed trips, etc

Regular members must commit to fulfilling various obligations such as: hall monitor, grading, teaching, assistant, cleaning, etc.

The required number of obligations varies depending upon enrollment and needs for the year.

Grades 7-12 may be dropped off.

Younger family members are welcome to enroll in available classes; a parent must be onsite for all students under grade 7.

Members are subject to criminal background checks and must participate in Ministry Safe Sexual Abuse Awareness Training.

Associate Membership (for families with students grade 7-12)

$500 yearly associate family membership

$150 fee per class hour per year** (Math and Science are 2 hour courses)

$ books and supplies as applicable

$ optional fundraiser luncheon

No required commitments or cooperative obligations.

Grades 7-12 may be dropped off.

Associate Members are subject to criminal background checks and must participate in Ministry Safe Sexual Abuse Awareness Training.

** All members must be aware that before enrolling in Algebra 1, 2, or higher level math, students who have not completed and passed prerequisite courses at GECO must take a Saxon placement test.

Membership Application Process

Please note, applications are not commitments by either party to join GECO, nor do applications guarantee a place at GECO. Space is limited. Applications are available and reviewed February through July 1st for the fall term of the same year. No mid-term applications or memberships are accepted. You must read and agree to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the GECO Handbook. Fees are determined annually by the Board.

GECO Board reviews applications, including references.
The Board approves or rejects applications.
Upon approval, an email will be sent.
All fees and commitments for volunteer service obligations will be due at registration.

Please note: Associate Memberships are limited and must have special approval from the Board.

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Additional Questions

1. Please tell us about your home school experience. 2. Please give three references (Names and Phone Numbers) that are familiar with your family and your homeschooling practices. 3. Tell us how you heard about GECO? 4. Please list the name and number of an emergency contact who is NOT the secondary listed above. 5. Photo Release Form:

I grant GECO permission to use photographs and names of all members of my family for the following purposes:

Yearbook

Social Media (may include facebook or instagram)

GECO website

Publicity materials

Any other purpose to publicize and promote GECO. Yes
No
6. Grace Enrichment Co-Op, Inc. - Volunteer Background Investigatin Release Form:

In order to provide a secure environment for those to whom we provide services, our staff and volunteers, and our community, Grace Enrichment Co-Op, Inc. by and through its agents and representatives, routinely procures background investigations on those who minister on the Co-Op’s behalf. Please understand that this policy helps us ensure that our services are delivered in a professional and safe manner. This may include procurement of a consumer report (as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act) from MinistrySafe, LLC, a consumer Reporting Agency.

By typing your name below, you grant permission to Grace Enrichment Co-Op, Inc., by and through its agents and representatives, to obtain such a report now or at any point in the future in connection with your volunteer position. You also grant permission to all parties to release information regarding your character, previous or current military service, or criminal or civil litigation matters to Grace Enrichment Co-Op, Inc., by and through its agents and representatives, or to MinistrySafe, LLC, including information that may be deemed negative.

For those who hold a current MinistrySafe certificate, please provide Quiz Score and Training Completion Date along with signature.

I agree to participate in both the background check and MinistrySafe Training. 7. Please select which membership type you are applying for: (Please note - Associate Memberships are very limited and require special approval from the Board)

8. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

In consideration of the risk of injury while participating in attending classes or functions (the “Activity”), and as consideration for the right to participate in the Activity, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives, knowingly and voluntarily enter into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind whatsoever arising out of my participation in the Activity, and do hereby release and forever discharge Grace Enrichment Co-operative, Inc. (GECO) and Mission Dorado Baptist Church, located at 4142 Faudree Road, Odessa, Texas, 79765, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors, and assigns, for any physical or psychological injury, including but not limited to illness, paralysis, death, damages, economical or emotional loss, that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity, including traveling to and from an event related to this Activity.

I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVELING TO AND FROM AS WELL AS PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS’ NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL, OR THE CONDITION OF THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN OR UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY, INCLUDING TRAVEL TO, FROM AND DURING THIS ACTIVITY.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless GECO and Mission Dorado Baptist Church against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs, if litigation arises pursuant to any claims made by me or by anyone else acting on my behalf. If GECO and Mission Dorado Baptist Church incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse GECO and Mission Dorado Baptist Church.

I acknowledge that GECO and Mission Dorado Baptist Church and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives and agents are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of GECO and Mission Dorado Baptist Church.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS ACTIVITY MAY INVOLVE A TEST OF A PERSON’S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITS AND MAY CARRY WITH IT THE POTENTIAL FOR DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, AND PROPERTY LOSS. The risks may include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, lack of hydration, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic and actions of others, including but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials and event monitors, and/or producers of the event.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS “WAIVER AND RELEASE” AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE GECO AND MISSION DORADO BAPTIST CHURCH AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST GECO AND MISSION DORADO BAPTIST CHURCH FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release is also for negligence on the part of GECO and Mission Dorado Baptist Church, its agents, and employees.

In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family’s willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any actions of neglect or recklessness.

This agreement was entered into at arm’s-length, without duress or coercion, and is to be interpreted as an agreement between two parties of equal bargaining strength. Both GECO and Mission Dorado Baptist Church agree that this agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other evidence will be used or admitted to alter or explain the terms of this agreement, but that it will be interpreted based on the language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into.

In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect, so long as the clause severed does not affect the intent of the parties. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforce as so limited.

I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of the child(ren) named above, and do hereby give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of this individual. (Type your name into the signature line below) 9. I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

I have read and understand the obligations and responsibilities outlined in the GECO Handbook of Policies and Procedures

I have read and understand the GECO Sexual Abuse Policy

I have read, understand, and agree to the GECO Code of Conduct.

I have read the GECO Student Contract and explained to my student(s) what behavior is expected of him/her while at GECO. My student(s) agree to abide by all rules of GECO as outlined in the Handbook of Policies and Procedures.

I have read and understand the GECO Active Shooter Safety.

I have read and understand the GECO Fire Safety.

I understand that Grace Enrichment Co-op is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides academic and social support to home school families with children in grades seven through twelve.

I understand that GECO supports a Christian worldview.

I understand that failure to comply with GECO rules, responsibilities, and commitments could terminate my membership without refund of fees.

I understand that GECO is not a school and does not keep, maintain, or transfer grades or student work.

I understand that application to join GECO is not a commitment to membership by either party and that my application must be approved by GECO’s Board.

By typing your name into the signature line below, you agree to ALL of the above:

Payment Instructions

At this time, GECO does not take electronic payments.