The Summit Center Inc

“The copy of form 990 is provided to the board of directors for their review prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Policy: members of the board of directors are required to disclose any personal or professional relationships which may represent a potential or actual conflict with the interests of the agency, as well as circumstances which may give the appearance of such. In addition, it is expected that board members will recuse themselves from deliberation and decision-making involving activities wherein such a conflict exists. Members of the board of directors must also acknowledge as proprietary any confidential information or documents they may be furnished and agree to maintain and reasonably safeguard confidentiality until such time as said information or documents may enter the public domain. In addition, members of the board are prohibited from using such information or documents for any purpose other than that which is intended and never for personal gain. This policy is intended to supplement but not to replace any applicable new york state laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to non-profit and charitable institutions. Purpose of policy: the purpose of this policy is to ensure that members of the board of directors avoid conflicts of interest between their personal or professional relationships and their responsibilities as board members. It is also intended to ensure confidentiality of information and documents provided to board members. The procedure provides disclosure regarding actual or potential conflicts of interest annually and at any time such a conflict may arise as well as annual affirmation of confidentiality requirements. Scope of policy: this policy and procedure applies to members of the summit board of directors. Timeliness of procedure: this policy/procedure is effective at all times individuals are members of the summit board of directors. The conflict of interest questionnaire and conflict of interest affirmation and confidentiality agreement are to be completed as least annually by all members of the board of directors. Procedures: 1. The summit executive office will disseminate the conflict of interest questionnaire and conflict of interest affirmation and confidentiality agreement to all members of the board of directors annually. 2. Members of the board of directors will complete the questionnaire and sign the affirmation statement and return these to the summit executive office. 3. The summit executive office will send completed questionnaires to summit counsel for review. Summit counsel will prepare and present a summary of potentional and or actual conflicts to the president of the board of directors and the ceo, who shall inform the involved board members. 4. In addition to the above, at any time that a member of the board of directors becomes aware of a potential, actual, or the appearance of a conflict of interest, he or she is obligated to inform the president of the summit board of directors or, in his/her absence, the executive committee of the board or the ceo who shall, if time permits, consult with summit counsel and, when appropriate, disclose same to the board of directors. 5. Board meeting minutes must reflect board consideration and decision regarding the actual or potential conflict. Employee conflict of interest/confidentiality policy: policy: all summit educational resources, inc. (hereinafter referred to as "summit") employees are required to disclose any personal or professional relationships which may represent a potential or actual conflict with the interests of the agency, as well as circumstances which may give the appearance of such. In addition, it is expected that employees will recuse themselves from deliberation and decision-making involving matters wherein such potential or actual conflict, or appearance of such, exists. Other situations may create the appearance of a conflict. All such circumstances should also be disclosed. For purposes of this policy, a conflict of interest may include, but not be limited to, the following circumstances: a. An employee (or relati”

“The basis to determine the ceo's compensation increase is based on the greater of the northeast urban size b/c of the consumer price index for all urban consumers (cpi-u) or the raise given across the board for all staff. The ceo's compensation is controlled by the board of directors of our agency and is detailed in the employment agreement between the ceo and the board president. The cfo's salary is also reviewed and approved by the board of directors and compared to other agencies in the western new york area of similar size complexity.”

“A copy of summit educational resources, inc.'s governing documents and financial information can be requested at summit's corporate office located at 150 stahl road getzville, ny 14068 during regular business hours.”

“Steven r. Anderson, ph.d. Spends an average of two hours per week working for summit foundation, inc. Lisa foti, cfo, spends an average of one hour per week working for summit foundation, inc.”

“The process assuming oversight of the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant is performed by the audit committee of the board of directors, and has not changed from the prior year.”