The New Canaan Country School

“Jen kline and arman gokgol-kline have a family relationship.”

“Membership in the school shall consist of the parent or parents, or person or persons standing in loco parentis, of each pupil enrolled in and in attendance of new canaan country school.”

“The board of trustees shall be elected by resolution of the members of the school at the annual meeting of the school.”

“Members of the school hold the power to fill vacancies in the board of trustees at the annual meeting of the members of the school. Members of the school may also amended the governing documents of the school by vote at the annual meeting of the members of the school.”

“New canaan country school has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established a review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. Once the form 990 has been prepared it is reviewed by management, a redacted copy is electronically shared with the entire board for their review. Once the review is complete, the return is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Officers, directors, key employees, and trustees are required to disclose annually, interests that could give rise to conflicts of interest. They are required to indicate if there are any personal, family, or business relationship with parties with which the school does business. If conflicts were to occur, the individuals should make full disclosure in writing to his or her manager of any potential conflict of interest. They must also disclose to the head of school and chief finance and operations officer, using a disclosure statement, such potential conflict.”

“The chief finance and operations officer compiles comparative compensation information from heads of school on a regional and national level. Forms 990 of similar size schools are reviewed as well. This information is considered by the executive committee of the board of trustees who make all decisions on determining compensation. Minutes from these meetings are retained in writing and kept confidential. Compensation is reviewed annually and was last undertaken in fiscal year 2024. The head of school reviews and approves the salaries of the other officers and key employees annually.”

“The organization's form 990 is available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. Annual reports and other information regarding the organization's committees, management, annual giving campaigns, endowment funding, and scholarship assistance can be accessed from the school's website.”

“Postretirement medical benefits plan adjustment -1,259,571. Write off of uncollectible pledges 17,709.”

“The organization has a committee that is responsible for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”