Brunswick School Inc.

“The following are the officers, directors, trustees, or key employees of the school that have a family relationship or a business relationship with another officer, director, trustee, or key employee: business relationship exists between mr. Sanjeev k. Mehra and mr. Stephen r. Pierce.”

“The treasurer of the board of trustees will review the annual form 990 return prior to filing. This review will be noted as an agenda item at both an audit/finance committee meeting and a board of trustee meeting and will be duly noted in the minutes. The completed form 990 will be made available to all members of the board of trustees. The board of trustees receives a copy of the form 990 either electronically or in paper form, per their request of the business office or treasurer.”

“Each new person serving as a trustee, officer or key employee of brunswick school is required to review a copy of the conflict of interest policy and to acknowledge in writing that he or she has done so. Each person serving as a trustee, officer or key employee of brunswick school shall annually complete the conflict of interest disclosure form, identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which the person and/or his or her immediate family is involved that he or she believes could give rise to a conflict of interest. The chair of the board of trustees and the headmaster shall review each disclosure form and determine if a conflict exists. If a conflict of interest is determined to exist it shall be disclosed to the board of trustees, or its audit and finance committee, and made a matter of record through an approved procedure. The prior approval of the board of trustees or audit and finance committee shall be required for any business arrangement or transaction involving a trustee or key employee which may constitute a conflict of interest. Approval shall be granted only if the arrangement or transaction is fully disclosed and is determined to be on terms which are fair to and in the best interests of brunswick school. Any trustee having a conflict of interest shall not vote or use his or her personal influence on the matter, and shall not be counted in determining the quorum for the board or committee meeting.”

“The compensation committee of the board of trustees (comprised of trustees with no conflict of interest with regard to individuals under review) hires a consultant every other year to review comparable packages for the headmaster and assistant headmaster/director of finance. The consultant presents data for comparable positions both locally and nationally and the compensation committee makes the final decision for the salary package over the 2-year time frame, assuming continuation of employment. This process was last undertaken in 2014. The headmaster determines the compensation of key employees based on experience, current performance and comparable local and national positions using fairchester and nais statistics.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, & financial statements available to the public upon request. Also, the federal form 990 which includes financial and other disclosures is available on guidestar.”

“Brunswick school, inc. (the school) is a not for profit day school, founded in 1902, for boys in pre kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school, which is located in greenwich, connecticut, is exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. The purpose of the school is to educate the "whole boy". It will do so by helping boys and young men - without regard to culture, ethnicity or religion - acquire the personal, intellectual and physical training that will best enable them to grow into responsible adults who can make significant and lasting contributions to society. Since 1902, brunswick school has been, in the words of george carmichael, its founder, "ably and generously preparing boys for life." through a rich and rigorous college preparatory curriculum, the school strives for the fullest intellectual development of every young man. The school's academic programs seek to instill in each student a desire to learn, to challenge each boy to fulfill his own unique potential, to foster critical thinking skills and to develop the creative and independent qualities of mind necessary to intellectual maturity and increased self-confidence. The school also believes that a complete education must include lessons that take place outside the classroom. Through athletics, arts and service to the community, every student is encouraged to develop his talents to the fullest, to understand the obligation to share them generously, to take risks to ensure growth and to refuse to accept narrow definition of himself. And as its young men grow in an atmosphere of trust, care and mutual respect, the school accepts that its overriding objective is to foster the development of strong character. The school strives to instill in its students the values of honesty, integrity, compassion and tolerance and to develop in each student a sense of responsibility to himself, to those around him, to the school community and to the greater society. The school believes, above all else, that it is the strength of a young man's character and the depth of his spirit that determine and define all genuine and lasting success.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process did not change from the prior year.”

“The school employs a gift acceptance policy that assures complete, accurate and consistent reporting of gifts and pledges, complies with internal revenue service regulations and acceptable business practices, protects the school's reputation and tax exempt status and upholds ethical giving standards and avoids real or perceived conflicts of interest. The policy applies to the development office staff and all other persons involved in soliciting, documenting, administering, and acknowledging gifts made for the benefit of brunswick school. The policy is designed to ensure that donors find the process of giving easy, understandable, and consistent; that gifts are appropriate to the mission and priorities of the school; that no gifts impose unanticipated financial burdens on the school; and that if gifts are restricted or intended for long-term use, documentation of the purpose fulfillment is maintained and communicated to the donor.”