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FULL SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP
The MINNDEPENDENT Full School Membership is available to accredited schools. These schools will be given full membership status in MINNDEPENDENT. Below are member requirements and opportunities:
- Fully accredited;
- In operation for at least one year;
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status from IRS;
- Willing to provide recent annual report or Form 990, as available;
- Opportunities to participate in all MINNDEPENDENT programs, councils, and committees;
- Use of the MINNDEPENDENT logo/äóìseal of approvaläó on all materials (print and electronic);
- Eligible for board service.
AFFILIATE SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP
The MINNDEPENDENT Affiliate School Membership is available to non-accredited schools. These schools will be given membership status in MINNDEPENDENT with the following requirements and opportunities:
- In operation for at least one year;
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status from IRS;
- Willing to provide recent annual report or Form 990, as available;
- Opportunities to participate in all MINNDEPENDENT programs, councils, and committees;
- Opportunity to be connected with a full school member who will act as a äóìmentoräó;
- Use of the MINNDEPENDENT logo/äóìseal of approvaläó on all materials (print and electronic);
- Not eligible for board service.
PROVISIONAL SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP
The MINNDEPENDENT Affiliate School Membership is available to start-up schools in operation for less than one year. These schools will be given membership status in MINNDEPENDENT with the following äóìprovisionsäó applying:
- In operation less than one (1) year;
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status from IRS;
- Annual MINNDEPENDENT membership dues must be paid in full prior to official membership approval;
- Willing to provide recent annual report or Form 990, as available;
- Use of the MINNDEPENDENT logo/”seal of approval” on all materials (print and electronic);
- Not eligible for MINNDEPENDENT STEM Grants or free membership to the Science House;
- Not eligible for service on MINNDEPENDENT committees, councils, or board of directors.
DUES AND MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE
The membership dues and payment structure as outlined below pertains to all school membership levels. All memberships renew annually. The membership year is July 1 to June 30.
DUES:
$4/student* OR &nbs