MEMBERSHIP IN CSF

Membership exists in two categories.

Associate Member

To become an associate member school, the following must be fulfilled:

1. Make application.
2. Meet membership standards: doctrinal, professional, reputation.
3. A site visit by an accredited member school as assigned by the CSF President.
4. Be approved by a majority of the membership.

Accredited Member

To become an accredited member school, the following must be fulfilled:

1. Be an associate member school for a minimum of two years with faithful attendance at stated meetings.
2. Meet accreditation standards as validated by an on-site visit.
3. Be recommended for accreditation by the executive committee.
4. Be approved by a majority of the accredited membership.

Membership in Christian Schools International is encouraged by CSF but is not required for either Associate or Accredited membership.

ADVANTAGES OF CSF MEMBERSHIP

Membership in CSF:

• Gives substantial visibility, protection, and Christian fellowship to a school. For example, under current Florida Statute 402.316 a member school may operate an early childhood program without the requirement of licensing by state and/or local agencies since CSF publishes and maintains standards for health, safety, and sanitation. Schools may participate in the various Choice programs since CSF is an accrediting member organization of FAANS and the NCPSA.
• Brings a school’s faculty, administration, students, Board, and parents into relationship with other quality Christian schools in Florida.
• Provides a school with up to date information concerning local, state and federal issues and provides a voice in responding to those issues.
• Provides professional growth opportunities to administrators, faculty, and support staff, including teacher and administrator certification.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

General meetings are held three times per year: in the fall, winter, and spring. Sites rotate among West Coast, Central, and Southeast Coast host schools. Additional meetings can be called by a majority vote of the Executive Board.

Usually member schools send several administrators to these meetings. Meetings are intended to be times of fellowship as well as to do the business of the organization.

Often in service seminars are presented in connection with the regular meetings. These deal with Development, Fund Raising, Legislation, School Law, Accreditation Processes, Technology, and other school-related topics. To these are invited specialists and other administrators depending upon the nature of the seminar.

A local CSF school acts as host for the meetings and arranges hotel, food, and meeting rooms.

MEMBER SCHOOL VOTING PRIVILEGES

1. All schools, both associate members and accredited members, are eligible to vote on issues related to the organization generally.

1. Only schools holding accredited member status are eligible to vote on issues
2. related to accreditation.
3. 3. Only schools holding membership in CSI National are eligible to vote on issues related specifically to CSI National.
4. 4. A majority of the eligible voting schools decide an issue.