Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools Inc.

“Members are licensed chapter 766 private schools who meet the requirements for membership.”

“The association's regional chapters are comprised of the member schools in each region. The regional chapters elect their delegates to the board of directors each year. All of the regional delegates then comprise the full board.”

“The association's audit committee reviews a draft of the form 990, which is prepared by the association's independent accountants. Any resultant comments and changes are incorporated into the form by the independent accountants. A final version of the form 990 is then provided to each member of the board of directors prior to its filing with the irs.”

“All officers and directors of the association are required to file a statement on an annual basis disclosing any potential interests that could give rise to conflicts. The president and the board of directors evaluate any conflicts that are disclosed. Individuals with potential or actual conflicts of interest are prohibited from participating in any deliberations or decisions regarding their potential or actual conflict of interest.”

“In june 2023, the board of directors reviewed and approved the compensation proposed by the compensation committee under a five-year contract with the executive director that included a review of executive director compensation of similarly situated organizations. The board of directors documented its deliberation and approval of the executive director's compensation in the minutes for the meeting in which the deliberation and approval occurred.”

“The association's audited financial statements are available to the public via the website of a certain state regulatory agency as well as upon request. The association makes its conflict of interest policy, articles of organization and by-laws available to the public upon request.”

“Data collection: program service expenses 20,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,000. Public relations: program service expenses 71,095. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 71,095. Database management and information technology: program service expenses 12,388. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,388. Strategic planning & consulting: program service expenses 44,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 44,000. Marketing consulting: program service expenses 25,600. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,600. Other: program service expenses 4,309. Management and general expenses 4,175. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,484.”

“The association's board of directors assume responsibility for oversight of the annual audit and the selection of independent accountants.”