Christel House Academy Inc

“PER BYLAWS / ARTICLE 1 / SECTION 1.11 The Board of Directors may from time to time create and appoint standing, special or other committees to undertake studies, make recommendations, and carry on functions for the purpose of efficiently accomplishing the purposes of the Corporation. Committees to the extent specified by the Board of Directors, may exercise the powers, functions, or authority of the Board of Directors, except where prohibited by law; provided, however, that if a committee is to exercise board powers, functions, or authority, (a) all the persons serving on the committee must be Directors, (b) there must be at least two (2) persons on the committee, and (c) the creation of the committee and the appointment of its members shall be by a majority of all directors in office when the action is taken.”

“Prior to filing with the irs, the chief business officer reviews the form 990 with the head of schools and president. Also, prior to filing, the board finance and audit committee members have the opportunity to review, provide comments, and suggest changes. All members of the board of directors will be provided a copy of the form 990 prior to filing.”

“Board members and officers annually sign the conflict of interest policy and disclose any conflicts of interest. The business officer reviews the signed forms and reports any conflicts of interest to the board president. The board president then follows up on any conflicts and takes any necessary action, such as prohibiting an interested person with a conflict from participating in the decision making where a conflict exists. The conflict of interest policy requires immediate disclosure of any conflicts that may arise during the year.”

“The executive directors compensation is reviewed and approved by the chairman of the board of directors and at least one other board member. The last review took place during fy24, as this is an annual process. Compensation was determined by consultants and review of market data surveys. The compensation increases are documented on the annual evaluation form.”

“Compensation changes are determined by using market data, comparisons to local school districts, and experience levels. Based on this information and performance evaluation data, all compensation changes are reviewed and approved by the executive director, the chief school business officer, or the president. This process was undertaken in fy24.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request. In addition, annual audited financial statements are available through the indiana state board of accounts public database of audits.”

“(Expenses $ including grants of $) STUDENT WELLNESS - A DAY AT CHRISTEL HOUSE ENTAILS MORE THAN JUST CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND HOMEWORK. WHILE ACADEMIC PREPARATION IS THE MAIN FOCUS OF A STUDENT'S LIFE AT THE ACADEMY, IT IS NOT THE COMPLETE PICTURE. SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDED BY OUR STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF, IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE CHRISTEL HOUSE EXPERIENCE THAT ROUNDS OUT STUDENTS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN HOW TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE. IN ADDITION, CHRISTEL HOUSE PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS AND TRANSPORTATION TO ASSIST THE STUDENTS BASIC NEEDS.”