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“There are no committees authorized to act on behalf of the board.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's outside public accounting firm based on information provided by management. Once a draft of the return is available, it is reviewed by management with any changes or revisions incorporated into the filing. The revised return is then submitted to the board of directors for their review and approval prior to submitting to the irs.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the board of directors meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.”

“Each year, the board of directors meets to discuss the compensation for all company employees. The board review data regarding the compensation paid to similarly qualified individual in functionally comparable positions by similar organizations within the geographic region. The board also review the performance of the employees during the prior year and the recommendations of the executive director regarding any adjustments to the employees' compensation. The executive director leaves the board meeting while the board deliberates and decides on any adjustments to compensation of the executive director and other employees for the upcoming year. Decisions are recorded in the minutes of the board meeting and in separate instructions to the executive director to implement the decisions. The process described here was last completed in 2023.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and finanical statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Special education: program service expenses 2,164,437. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,164,437. Instructional consultant : program service expenses 2,261,877. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,261,877. Other fees for services: program service expenses 1,358,387. Management and general expenses 206,937. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,565,324. Staff recruiting: program service expenses 179,616. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 179,616. Consultants: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 466,166. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 466,166. Special education encroachment: program service expenses 94,378. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 94,378. Field trips: program service expenses 42,167. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 42,167. Professional development: program service expenses 220,672. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 220,672.”

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