Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation

“Form 990 is provided to the board of directors and reviewed and approved prior to filing.”

“Annually the conflict of interest statement is reviewed and approved. The statement is signed by all members of the board and senior management.”

“The agency director is evaluated by a personnel committee of the board of directors and compensation is approved by the full board.”

“Key employees are evaluated by the agency director and recommendations made to the personnel committee. The agency also has a published salary scale by position.”

“The agency has a file that is available upon request that contains form 1023, form 990 and the conflict of interest statement, as well as the current audited financial statements.”

“Provide or facilitate the development of comprehensive developmentally appropriate programs for children through an integrated family-focused service delivery system to promote school readiness and long term success. Promote family partnerships that recognize those who parent as the primary educators, nurturers, and advoctes for their children, that encourage a meaningful role in decision making and other parent training/involvement opportunities. Provide and support the development of quality, accessible, flexible, affordable early care and education options designed to address the child care needs of income eligible families that support economic self- sufficiency. Expand existing collaborative and partnership efforts with state, public school systems, community agencies and early care providers to increase and enhance quality services and positive outcomes for children and families. Provide or sponsor training and professional development opportunities for staff and providers. Provide head start and early head start services and options for eligible families.”

“Adjustment to account for capitalized asset that was not placed in service at fiscal year end.”

“There were no changes in the boards process for overseeing the audit. All board members receive a copy of the audit. The finance committee will review the financial statements and make a recommendation to the board to accept. The financials are presented to the board at a regularly scheduled board meeting by the auditor at which time the full board votes to accept or not.”