Jersey City Community

“The draft copy of the form 990 is provided by management to the members of the board for review and approval at a board meeting. The paper copy of the draft is provided to the members for review and comments prior to the board meeting. Any comments or questions are referred to management, and the final draft requires board approval before filing for the irs.”

“Annually, board members, officers and key employees are required to complete a disclosure form indicating any interests that could give rise to conflict. Disclosures are reviewed by the board and any board member that may have a potential conflict or a conflict is not allowed to vote on matters related to the conflict.”

“Compensation of the chief school administrator and other key employees are based on qualifications, level of experience, internal compensation data for the same position and public data from schools in the area. Information is reviewed by the board's designated committee. Annual salary and any adjustments for all employees require approval by the full board.”

“Compensation of the chief school administrator and other key employees are based on qualifications, level of experience, internal compensation data for the same position and public data from schools in the area. Information is reviewed by the board's designated committee. Annual salary and any adjustments for all employees require approval by the full board.”

“The school's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements can be obtained, upon request from its main office located at 128 danforth avenue, jersey city, nj 07305. The form 990 is available at www.guidestar.com or from the main office upon request.”

“The mission of jersey city community charter school (jcccs) is to provide each student with innovative learning experiences that develop positive intellectual, social, and physical outcomes. Jcccs is focused on promoting self-directed, lifelong learning skills; and facilitates the student's ability to make responsible decisions. Further, jcccs is committed to provide a learning environment that addresses the full range of student's alternative learning styles. The commitment includes employing the new jersey core curriculum content standards and achieving high academic standards for all students. The school will measure student success by assessing skills in use and in context, as well as by employing standardized testing. The foundation of the plan for success is a school- home-community partnership to increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional and cognitive growth for children.”

“The charter school ensures that its curriculum is aligned to state standards. Expeditionary learning is implemented in english language arts literacy (ela) in grades k-8. Professional development participation is conducted throughout the school year and attendance is required for instructional staff. Additionally in grades k-3, we will continue the implementation of the children's literacy initiative placing continued emphasis on core practices - literacy environment - physical elements, intentional read aloud, message time plus, and the workshop model. In preparation for njsla administration, students receive additional support with technology and the ela curriculum. A new mathematics series entitled, envisionmath 2.0 and digits 2015 on realize were implemented in grades k-8. Professional development activities will be conducted this summer and continued throughout the school year. Staff attendance and participation is required. In preparation for the parcc administration, students will receive additional support with technology and the math curriculum. The interactive science for grades k-8 is based on best practices from academic research and alignment to next generation science standards. Which results is a program rooted in sound learning approaches, teaching strategies, and ideas to engage all learners, to maximize their learning, so that they can apply their thinking. Lesson plans are reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. Formal and informal observations are conducted throughout the school year providing feedback to improve teacher practice.”

“Professional/technical servic 956,636 48,783 0 other purchased services 16,238 73,204 0 transportation services 49,621 0 0 construction services 103,950 0 0 total 1,126,445 121,987 0”

“This process has not changed from prior year.”