Positive Discipline Association

“Any person can join the organization by paying the annual dues and attending one workshop. All meetings are open to the members and the board of directors, of which directors are voted on annually, or as seats become open.”

“A draft copy of the organization's form 990 is sent to each member of the board to be reviewed for any necessary corrections, clarifications, or updates. After all updates have been addressed, the executive director signs the form 990 for filing purposes.”

“A conflict of interest policy is brought before the board of directors at the annual meeting. Each director and officer is required to make known any possible contingency that may be considered a conflict of interest. The board considers the level of involvement of exclusion in deliberating and/or voting.”

“Outside comparative reports were consulted to assess the market value of each position. The organization's by-laws state that officers may receive compensation for their services, as authorized by the board, and no officer shall be prevented from receiving compensation by reason of the fact that they are also a director. Outside comparative reports were consulted to assess the market value of each position. The organization's by-laws state that officers may receive compensation for their services, as authorized by the board, and no officer shall be prevented from receiving compensation by reason of the fact that they are also a director. Key employees compensation, if any, must be voted on and approved by the board of directors.”

“All governing documents and tax returns are held by the treasurer and can be obtained by the public by making a written request. Minutes and by-laws are available on the organization's website to all members.”

“Contract labor fees: program service expenses 188,546. Management and general expenses 48,306. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 236,852. Payroll expenses: program service expenses 1,079. Management and general expenses 1,590. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,669. Copyright licensing fees: program service expenses 21,986. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,986. Pdc/ece manual royalty fees: program service expenses 14,046. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,046. Act facilitator & translator exp: program service expenses 17,830. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,830. International affiliate support - c: program service expenses 20,017. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,017. Lt/act expenses: program service expenses 2,240. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,240. Consulting fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 17,680. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,680.”