Freedom Prep Charter School

“The board of trustees and designated school officials review the tax form 990 prior to submission and filing with the irs”

“Each school official and key employee and each member of the board of trustees must complete a "school ethics/personal/relative disclosure statement" pursuant to applicable new jersey state law. These forms are filed with the appropriate governmental entities, also per applicable new jersey state law.”

“Salary and compensation of the ceo/lead person of the school is reviewed and evaluated by board of trustees of the freedom prep charter school on an annual basis. In conducting such review and evaluation, factors such as personal strengths and weaknesses, as well as goals and achievements of the charter school, and comparable salary data are given due weight and consideration. The ultimate compensation evaluation and recommentdation is thereafter approved by the board of trustees of the charter school.”

“Salary and compensation of officers, key employees and all teachers are reviewed and evaluated by the charter school lead person and business administrator on an annual basis. In conducting such review and evaluation, factors such as teacher performance, education, experience, longetivity and comparable area standards for the profession are given due weight and consideration. All such compensation evaluations and recommendations are reviewed and approved by the board of trustees of the charter school.”

“The organization's governing dcouments, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request at the charter school's business office.”

“The charter school was authorized to serve a maximum enrollment of 1,020 students in 2021-2022 in grades k-12. Freedom prep charter school ended the 2021-2022 school year with an enrollment of 769 students. The charter school provides an exceptional alternative for students and families otherwise slated to attend schools that too often do not meet their needs. Freedom prep embodies a refined no excuses approach. In addition to incorporating the traditional attributes that researchers have proven to be correlated with improved student learning outcomes - extended school days and years, rigorous college-prep academics, ongoing use of data to inform instructional decisions and resource allocation, consistent cultural and academic expectations, and exceptional talent at all levels - freedom prep is unique in its commitment to three other key design elements: a commitment to educating all students, in all subjects in all grades; authentic civic leadership and engagement; and operating on public funds.”

“The charter school implemented the every student succeeds act (essa) successful young charter school with great promise for the future. With a focus on leadership, civics, community service and academics, the charter school maintains a large waiting list for entrance and is armed with a strong board, experienced staff, significant seed funding, a well- developed mission and accompanying core values. And the idea programs. These programs were enacted by congress to preauthorize the elementary and secondary education act with major focus on providing all children with fair, equal and significant opportunity to have a high quality education through enrichment activities. In addition, the charter school also implemented the requirements of the esser, arp and other covid-19 related activities to retain and maintain school operations during the covid-19 pandemic.”