Shady Hill School

“The members of the organization, as stated in the bylaws, are each parent or legal guardian of the children enrolled as full-time students in shady hill school. The members elect not more than nineteen members of the board of trustees.”

“The members of the organization, as stated in the bylaws, are each parent or legal guardian of the children enrolled as full-time students in shady hill school. The members elect not more than nineteen board of trustees.”

“The form 990 is presented and discussed via conference call about a week before filing. The audit committee reviewed and discussed it at this time. It is also posted to the school's internal website for review by all board members during the same time frame.”

“The board of trustees and officers of the organization are asked to fill out a conflict of interest statement annually. If an actual or potential conflict of interest exists, the interested person reports the conflict to the audit committee. The audit committee evaluates the severity of the transaction and the need to report the conflict to the executive committee of the board. If the conflict rises to the level of reporting, the audit committee will report the transaction to the board.”

“There is an executive compensation committee of the board which reviews the compensation package of the head of school when the contract is periodically reviewed. The committee uses comparable data and consultants when necessary.”

“Shady hill school makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Shady hill school is a private, pre-k through grade 8, co-educational day school located on 11 acres in cambridge, massachusetts. The campus contains academic, athletic and administration buildings including a new steam building and makerspace in addition to playgrounds and playing fields. Total enrollment is approximately 530 students. Shady hill school fosters joyful, active learning informed by multiple perspectives - empowering students to be intellectually adventurous and wholeheartedly just. We believe: play and discovery are central to every child's growth and true exploration takes time; the purpose of knowledge is to create meaning, develop understanding, and inspire action; growing up is a nuanced process and mistakes are catalysts for deeper learning and progress; a strong, interdependent community is the framework for academic confidence and social and emotional health; practicing genuine kindness towards oneself and others helps build a compassionate world; we have a responsibility as individuals and as a community to honor difference, challenge prejudice, and strive for racial and social justice.”

“The process has not changed from the previous year.”