Queen City Academy Charter School

“Designated school officials review the tax form 990 return prior to submission and filing with the irs. A copy of the final 990 return is provided to the board of trustees.”

“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 charter school is reviewed and evaluated by board of trustees of the queen city academy 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 all given due weight and consideration. The ultimate compensation evaluation and recommendation is thereafter approved by the board of trustees of the charter school.in addition, queen city academy charter school has an express policy in its bylaws and resolutions, for the appointment of the director of the charter school. The board of trustees of queen city academy charter school vests the primary responsibility for the administration of the school in a director, and such appointment is one of the most important functions the board of trustees can perform. Any employment contract for the director of queen city academy charter school contains, among other terms and conditions, a provision for compensation and benefits, and this employment contract must be approved by a majority of the board seated at that given time.”

“Salary and compensation of officers, key employees and all teachers are reviewed and evaluated by the charter school lead person and business adminstrator on an annual basis. In conducting such review and evaluation, factors such as teacher performance, education, experience, longevity 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 minutes for the meetings of the board of trustees of the queen city academy charter school are available to the public on the school's website. Annual audit and financial reports of the charter school are available on the state of new jersey department of education website. Other charter school information is available on the school website, or will be provided upon request.”

“The charter school follows state and federal regulations and standards governing record retention and destruction.”

“In june of 2017, the gasb issued statement no. 87, leases. Gasb statement no. 87 requires recognition of certain lease assets and liabilities for leases that were previously classified as operating leases and recognized as inflows of resources or outflows of resources based on the payment provisions of the contract. Under this statement, a lessee is required to recognize a lease liability and an intangible right-to-use lease asset, and a lessor is required to recognize a lease receivable and a deferred inflow of resources, thereby enhancing the relevance and consistency of information about governments leasing activities. The requirements of gasb statement no. 87 were effective for reporting periods beginning after june 15, 2021. The school adopted gasb statement no. 87 effective july 1, 2021. The implementation of gasb statement no. 87 reduces the occupancy expense line as the result of adjustments made to recognize the asset and liability of the leased asset.”

“The mission of the queen city academy charter school is to provide a nurturing and cooperative learning community where each student can achieve his/her maximum academic, creative and physical potential. Queen city academy charter school's mission also seeks to help each student develop a lifelong love of learning; to develop respect for self and others in a multicultural world; to develop self-confidence and self-esteem; to function with high ethical standards; to accept responsibility; and ultimately, to best prepare each student for college and higher education rewards.in 2020 qcacs was granted approval of its high school and in september of 2021 the first 9th grade class was enrolled. The high school will continue to grow a grade per year until completely enrolled. The high school has a dual enrollment partnership with union county college allowing scholar to begin college matriculation in 9th grade.with the addition of the high school it was necessary to build out the organization's leadership capacity. Therefore, the organizational structure moved to add a ceo, elementary director, and high school director; along with two dean positions that both hold an administrative certificate. Rounding out the leadership with the addition of a development associate allows the organization to focus on development in a way that it has not previously.for the 2023-2024 academic year qcacs continued to offer a robust curriculum that was inclusive of the arts. While maintaining true to the schools mission of offering a culturally relevant curriculum.the queen city academy charter school received accreditation from the middle states commissions on elementary and secondary schools in october 2011.the queen city academy charter school continues to provide an esl program directed at students with english as a second language.”

“Queen city academy charter school has a written whistleblower policy which prohibits discrimination or retaliation against any school employee who: (1) discloses or threatens to disclose to a supervisor or appropriate entity a policy or practice which the employee reasonably believes is in violation of law; (2) provides information to any public body conducting an investigation or inquiry into any alleged violation of law; or (3) objects to, or refuses to participate in any activity, policy or practice which the employee reasonably believes is in violation of law, is fraudulent or criminal, or is incompatible with public health or safety.”