Winchester Community Music School Trust

“One of the officers or directors signs the form 990 after it is reviewed by the treasurer.”

“Conflict of interest policy (per employee handbook) outside interests: employees are required to ensure that their personal activities, commitments and ownership interests outside the school do not create any actual or perceived conflict of interest. For instance, an employee may not seek to induce the school to enter into a business relationship or transaction with an entity in which they or their family member have a financial interest, unless they first disclose the existence and nature of that financial interest. Similarly, employees are required to avoid using the school's contacts to advance their private business or personal interests. Entertainment: gifts and favors: to avoid even the appearance of impropriety, employees may not accept personal payments, favors, loans, meals, transportation or services valued at more than $25.00 from the school's contractors, suppliers, vendors, students and their family members, or anyone else associated with the school. This does not include reasonable and reciprocal entertainment that is consistent with social and business customs, nor does it include gifts of a reasonable value that might be given to school employees at the holidays or at the end of the year. Employees should direct any questions about this policy to the executive director. Other commitments: an employee may accept a position as a board member of an organization, public, private, for profit or not-for-profit, only after consultation with the executive director. Before accepting any consulting or freelance work, the employee should discuss the work with the executive director to ensure that it does not conflict with the school's interests.”

“The executive director is annually reviewed by the board chair and the executive committee. The committee determines compensation increases for the executive director. They may also consult with peer organizations as part of the process.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request at the organization's office.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes the responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed during the current year.”