Tenacre Country Day School Corporation

“The form 990 is reviewed internally by business office, director of finance and head of school, discussed with treasurer if changes from prior filing warrant it and available for review by finance committee and board of directors.”

“At the start of each new school year, board members are given a copy of the written conflict of interest policy and are required to review, indicate potential conflicts, sign and return the form to the clerk of the corporation. Any matters that arise are discussed and approved by the governance committee. As a matter of protocol, a trustee shall abstain from and not participate in the discussion of the board of trustees or board committee at which a related topic is considered and disclose their connection with that matter.”

“The board has a standing governance committee which annually reviews the head of school and sets compensation. This committee consists of the board president, treasurer and appointed trustees.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, form 990 and financial statements available to the public upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d). In addition, the form 990 without schedule b is available via guidestar and the massachusetts attorney general's website.”

“- providing a thorough academic preparation for students through a well-defined program that fosters a love of learning and thinking, the confidence to take risks and the commitment to effort. - encouraging the social, emotional, creative and physical development of students to nuture the growth of individual character. - promoting a diverse and inclusive environment and community, which engenders a respsect for the similarities and differences of all people. As a school dedicated to providing an elementary education, tenacre values the importance of teacher collaboration, the strong partnership between parents and staff, and the meaningful participation of each child in daily school life. We expect each sixth grader to leave tenacre as a confident learner, critical thinker and caring citizen. As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, to find joy and to be kind.”

“Tenacre has volunteers, primarily current parents, past parents and former employees, as well as others, serving on a variety of school committees. The committees include board diversity, finance, development, health & safety, sunshine, tenacre art gallery, tpa, spring fair, investment, compensation, enrichment, among others.”