North Side School

“The form 990 is reviewed by management and the board of trustees for approval. If changes are required, the school will then forward the return to the accounting firm for appropriate corrections and a final version will be distributed to all board members prior to the irs submission.”

“The institution disseminates its conflict of interest policy to all members of the board of directors and executive officers in the course of their standard meeting procedures. It is incumbent upon officers, directors, and principal employees to promptly disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest in accordance with said policy. This disclosure shall take place as soon as the party has knowledge of circumstances that may be perceived as a conflict, to ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards governing the institution's operations.”

“In establishing remuneration for officers, directors, and key personnel, the board systematically relies upon objectively comparable compensation data.”

“The organizational bylaws, conflict of interest policy, and financial disclosures are accessible to the public and may be obtained upon formal request, in accordance with transparency and disclosure requirements.”

“The foundational governing instruments, policy delineating conflicts of interest, and fiscal reports shall be made available for public inspection upon properly submitted request.”

“Circle academy has effectively concentrated on educational services ranging from early childhood through 8th grade, featuring specialized learning approaches such as montessori philosophies and stem education. It also offers special education, partnering with top-tier educational organizations that are experts in diverse, specialized learning methods for students.”

“For the 2023-2024 school year, circle academy served 513 students. The school implemented several practices that helped to maintain instructional coherence by doing the following: 1. Circle academy placed a high value on establishing a warm and supportive educational setting, one where nurturing love, trust, and respect is paramount for everyone, especially encouraging students to harbor these feelings for their peers, educuators, families and themselves. 2. At circle academy, diversity was more than a concept; it was a practice of ensuring equal respect and consideration for all people and conscientious stewardship of the environment. 3. The school as proactive in involving parents, believing firmly in power of their involvement to enrich the educational experiences of their children. 4. Commitment to the professional growth of its staff was evident at circle academy, with targeted training in the domains of childhood development amd early childhood educational methodologies. 5. The academy maintained a dedication to the continual professional development of eduators, keeping them abreast of the latest preschool curricular standards and the new york state common core. 6. Circle academy's hollistic approach to education was designed to promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual advancement of its students, with each day bringing activities crafted to develop these critical areas. 7. A significant focus at circle academy was to strengthen its special education services, achieved through strategic alliances with respected educational bodies that cater to diverse learnng needs, benefiting students and parents alike through shared resources and collaborative service delivery.”

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“The educational institution has maintained continuity in the composition of the committees entrusted with the oversight of auditing, review, or compilation of its financial statements, as well as in the appointment of an independent accounting entity.”