Manhattan Star Academy

“Manhattan star academy has a management agreement with a new york state not-for-profit corporation, young adult institute, inc. To provide management services to msa which include, but are not limited to, accounting and financial operations, administrative and program support, human resources, education and training, information technology, and general management. Additionally, msa has an agreement with a new york state non-for-profit corporation, new york league for early learning inc. To provide program services.”

“Upon completion, the 990 is provided to each member of the board of trustee via mail or email for their review. Prior to submission of the 990 a meeting is scheduled to review and answer any questions. The meeting is attended in person or via conference call by the board of trustees, financial management, and a representative(s) from loeb & troper's tax department. The 990 is presented at the next quarterly board of directors meeting following submission for final approval.”

“On an annual basis each officer, director, and trustee completes a conflict of interest disclosure questionnaire. An amended form must be filed in the event of a material change of circumstances. The completed form shall be reviewed by the chairman and any other staff as necessary to discern if there may be a conflict of interest in the conduct of agency business or that may create an appearance of involving a conflict of interest. If the board of trustees determines that a covered person has a financial interest then the board will determine whether the corporation could obtain a more advantageous arrangement. If another arrangement isn't reasonable or attainable the board will vote to determine whether it is in the corporations best interest to continue with the conflict or to terminate said relationship or transaction.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The manhattan star academy offers a continuum of care for school age children with a diverse range of special needs. Our program was created to fill a gap for nyc families in placing their children in an appropriate and favorable school setting. Often, schools are limited to serving children with a single diagnosis. At the manhattan star academy, we understand that every child is a unique individual and we utilize a comprehensive, coordinated, tailored approach to meet the needs of children who present with a variety of skill sets. We offer a diverse, dynamic school environment that encourages students to build on each other's strengths and to learn from one another. We are committed to offering each child a 'goodness of fit' so as to benefit from their environment and also have an opportunity to give back to their peers. The manhattan star academy is not limited to serving children who share a single diagnosis. Our mission is to educate, support and empower children with a variety of needs such as global developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, speech and language delays, and neuro-developmental disabilities. Children are considered on an individual basis, regardless of diagnosis, as we offer a school environment in which learning is individualized, labels are left at the door and classroom settings are inclusive and well rounded. Through decades of experience with our nyl preschool population, we have learned the invaluable advantage of creating well-balanced classroom settings in which all children can truly thrive. The manhattan star academy serves children with a diverse range of diagnoses, including global developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and speech and language disorders. We utilize a multidisciplinary team approach which encourages all of our teachers, therapists and other professionals to work collaboratively toward helping each child reach his or her full potential. Both academic curricula and classroom structure incorporate elements from applied behavioral analysis/verbal behavior, teachh, and floortime models. Aspects of each model are integrated in an intervention method termed the "nyl approach" that has been implemented successfully in our award winning preschool settings over the past twenty years. Services in addition to our comprehensive academic curricula and variety of classroom activities, the manhattan star academy offers: related services: counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy. Extracurricular activities: adaptive physical education, art therapy, cooking class, daily yoga, music therapy, social skills.”

“Teachers, therapists and other consultants: program service expenses 562,068. Management and general expenses 2,813. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 564,881.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”