Bay Path University

“Prior to the filing of the form 990, a complete copy is reviewed by the university's vice president for finance & administrative services, as well as the audit committee of the board of trustees. A public disclosure copy is provided, via the trustees internet portal, to all members of the board of trustees prior to the filing date. At the june meeting of the full board of trustees, the audit committee chairperson delivers a summary report of the form 990.”

“In accordance with the university's conflict of interest policy for trustees, as contained in the board of trustees bylaws, all trustees and officers are required to complete at least annually a conflict of interest questionnaire and submit it to the audit committee of the board of trustees. Additionally, any potential conflict of interest which arises mid-term is required to be submitted to the audit committee at the earliest practical time. No trustees or officer shall vote or participate in any discussion on any matter under consideration at a board or committee meeting, in which such trustee or officer has a conflict of interest. Any trustee or officer who is uncertain whether he/she has a conflict of interest may request the audit committee to make a determination in such regard, and the audit committee may seek an opinion from counsel for the university in such matter. The university also requires all employees to complete annually a conflict of interest disclosure form and submit it to their respective divisional vice president for review. If an employee dicloses active or intended participation in an activity that is a potential conflict of interest, the supervisor and divisional vice president will evaluate the disclosure to determine the appropriate action to be taken. The employee may be asked to discontinue participation in the activity if it is determined to be a conflict of interest.”

“The human resources and compensation committee of the board of trustees has the responsibility for reviewing and recommending the university president's and officer's/key employees' compensation to the executive committee of the board of trustees. The human resources and compensation committee considers comparative data gathered from peer institutions by an executive compensation consulting firm. The committee also reviews accomplishments in comparison to planned goals and objectives. The executive committee, comprised of independent board of trustee members, approves the president's and officer's/key employees' compensation.”

“The university's form 990 and 990-t are available for public inspection at the office of the vice president for finance & administrative services upon written request. Additional, the university's forms 990 and massachusetts pc, as well as audited financial statements, are available on the website of the massachusetts attorney general's office, public charities division. Requests for copies of bylaws, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are directed to the vice president for finance & administrative services for a response.”

“Dr. Leary's reportable compensation of $1,442,459 is comprised of $225,000 of deferred compensation expensed in the current year, $675,000 deferred compensation expensed in the prior fiscal year, and $542,549 from current year compensation.”

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

“Investments in direct real estate of $782,618 are included here.”