Progressive Arts Alliance Incorporated

“A copy of the 990 is provided to all members of the governing body before the filing of this form. This form 990 is sent via email to all members of the governing body by the executive director. The governing body reviews and votes to approve the form 990 at its next regularly scheduled meeting and authorize its submission.”

“The board governance committee monitors and enforces compliance with the policy throughout the year.”

“The goverance committee of the board of directors is comprised of independent persons. The committee regularly reviews surveys of executive salaries of similar-sized organizations to determine compensation. The established compensation is then approved by the full board and is disclosed in the written employment contract.”

“Board memebers volunteer their time and are not compensated.”

“Progressive arts alliance makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. This request can be made in writing or by telephone and documents can be obtained during normal business hours (m-f 9am-5pm) or by mail.”

“Progressive arts alliance (paa) partners with cleveland, ohio area schools and community organizations to provide high-quality experiences in the arts for youth through in-school and out-of-school programming. The organization's hands-on, innovative programs engage a variety of learning styles as they help deepen and impact students' learning. Progressive arts alliance (paa) has been innovating how students are taught through contemporary and media arts since 2002. Paa delivers customized programs that respond to current educational trends and meet the needs of students, teachers, and the community. Paa has served over 30,000 youth through programs in area schools and community organizations. In 2016/17 paa began developing a cohort of professional artist-educators and in summer 2017 hired a new executive director. The board and staff recently created a new strategic plan to help guide the organization's future. The plan includes working with high schools, creating social and emotional learning programming, and piloting a new delivery model for residencies.”