Bluegrass United is committed to developing leaders to serve the homeschool community and the world beyond. The BU leadership program consists of three components:
1) Bluegrass United Leadership Board (B.U.L.B.)
2) Bluegrass United Academic Center Leadership Course
3) Bluegrass United Academic Center Ninth Grade Foundations Course
Bluegrass United Leadership Board (B.U.L.B.)
BLUB consists of
student leaders selected by the Bluegrass United adult leadership. Criterion for selection for BULB includes general leadership ability and/or potential, capacity to think creatively and independently, confidence to organize and instruct peers, ability to communicate with and influence a wide variety of people ; and willingness to serve others. Students are picked to represent a cross section of Bluegrass United. Although students who participate in BULB utilize and build leadership skills, the purpose of this board is not to serve the individuals on it. Instead, BULB exists to serve the BU community. BULB is responsible for providing leadership for events, planning for future events; visioning and assisting with implementation of BU goals and programming, reaching out and providing assistance to younger students, demonstrating outstanding character, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Members of the team must attend regularly scheduled meetings, attend a leadership retreat and participate in the Bluegrass United Academic Center Leadership Course. The adult leader of BULB is Bob Peterson.
Bluegrass United Academic Center Leadership Course
This course is offered as an elective class at the Bluegrass United Academic Center. In this class, students study foundations and principles of leadership and explore how those principles are put into practice. Instruction and inspiration for leadership from national, state and local leaders is a strong large component of this course.
Bluegrass United Academic Center Ninth Grade Foundations Class
This course is a required elective for 9th grade students taking electives classes at the Bluegrass United Academic Center. In this class, 9th grade students 1) are introduced to Bluegrass United, 2) explore the foundations and applications of leadership, 3) work on team building, 4) learn social skills, and 5) are given the opportunity to serve and lead others.