Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau Inc

“The board treasurer and company executive director works closely with the contracted cpa firm and external accounting consultant to ensure timely submission of the form 990 returns to the irs on an annual basis. The completed form 990 is provided to the board of directors sufficiently in advance of the filing deadline to enable a detailed and conscientious review by all members of the board. All questions and concerns of the board are addressed and incorporated into the form 990 as deemed appropriate. After final review and approval by the board of directors, the external accounting consultant will work with the contracted cpa firm to file the final form 990 as required.”

“The organization ensures compliance with the conflict of interest policy by requiring all board directors to submit a signed agreement upon acceptance of their board seat and on an annual basis. Disclosures of any conflicts are reported in writing at that time. The agreement states that they are aware and understand the current policies.”

“Although the executive director position is served as a volunteer, the executive director's time served as the na pualei grant's project director was compensated.”

“Compensation for the project director of na pualei was reviewed and approved by the board members and was set based on the grant's approved budget and comparable wages of the state of hawaii. Compensation for other positions serving to fulfill na pualei grant objectives was based on comparable wages of the state of hawaii for similar state positions.”

“Kai loa, inc's board agendas, approved minutes, by-laws, articles of incorporation, audited financial statements and other organization documents are kept for public viewing in the current office location.”

“The mission of kai loa, inc. (also referred to herein as kai loa) is to help ensure the quality and long-term success of ke kula 'o samuel m kamakau laboratory public charter school (lpcs) (also referred to herein as "the school"). Kai loa, inc. Will fulfill its mission by focusing on three major goals: 1. Build capacity for the school's increasing the number of qualified teachers and support personnel and strengthening the school's curriculum to meet its growing needs of its students. 2. Develop and maintain a planned approach to financial growth to ensure a sustainable program of income 3. Promoting parent and community involvement as stake-holders in the school's success.”

“All other program services.”

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