At least they’re consistent.<\/p>\n
Dear fellow homeschoolers, <\/p>\n
DNPE has instituted (revived) Community Record Review Meetings for homeschoolers. Currently DNPE is sending letters to second year homeschoolers in NC in various parts of the state requesting that homeschoolers participate in them. <\/p>\n
Cumberland County homeschoolers have been requested to meet with a representative from DNPE on March 5-7 at the Headquarters Library. This is the first group in Region 9 that has been selected, but in all likelihood there will be more over the coming months. <\/p>\n
I am listing facts for the purpose of allaying fear AND providing information so that each individual family can make an informed decision as to whether they participate and how they participate. <\/p>\n
1. The meetings are voluntary.
\n2. The state has the right to inspect your homeschool records.
\n3. The state is free to seek another method of inspecting your records. <\/b>
\n4. The state does not have the authority to inspect your children, your curriculum, or any of your school work.
\n5. These meetings have taken place before (many years ago) without any negative repercussions for homeschoolers. <\/p>\nPlease use your own judgment when deciding whether to attend or not. NCHE is officially asking people to participate<\/b> but each family must consider all the facts and make an informed decision for themselves. <\/p>\n
If a family decides to attend the meeting and wishes to have another person attend the meeting with you, I am willing to accompany you IF MY SCHEDULE PERMITS. <\/p>\n
Anticipated FAQ: If my family were requested to participate in the Record Review meetings, I would probably return the letter saying that I would participate. I would then bring to the meeting only what is required by law: attendance and test records. I would also try to be pleasant to the government representative since as a Christian I am to respect those in authority over me. <\/p>\n
If you have any other questions, concerns, or requests, please contact me by email, if at all possible. Address: region9@nche.com. Phone number (only if you cannot email): 910-xxx-xxxx. <\/p>\n
Sandi Crosmun
\nNCHE Region 9 Director <\/p><\/blockquote>\nAnd my emailed response:<\/p>\n
Sandi,<\/p>\n
This was forwarded to me. I understand what you’re trying to do– dispel confusion about the meetings– but I think you’ve actually contributed to the confusion in your third point. The state (i.e., DNPE) is “free to seek another method of inspecting your records” in the sense that Rod Helder is free to demand that we all bow down and worship DNPE. That doesn’t mean that we have to or should even give it a second thought. These meetings are extra-legal. Period. Why would we want to give DNPE that first inch?<\/p>\n
Home educators are, of course, free to do what they want, even if it has potential negative consequences for all of our freedoms. But as for me and my house, Rod can pound sand.<\/p>\n
Daryl Cobranchi, Curmudgeon-at-large <\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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