Special People in Northeast Inc

“Michael hughes (chief legal and compliance officer) and jennifer hughes (the chief of staff) are married. Andrea temple (immediate past president) and mark zinman (director) are siblings. Rosemary karabinos (director) and kathleen neuimeister (chairperson) are siblings.”

“If an individual gives a contribution of $78 via the annual giving campaign, they become a member.”

“The board president has the right to appoint a board member prior to an election when the appointee must be elected to continue to serve. Members at the annual membership meeting, have the power to vote for board members. The sole responsibility of membership is to elect the corporate board of the corporation in accordance with its by-laws. Employees, with the exception of the president and ceo, who are members, do not have the right to vote.”

“Developing policies to guide the affairs of the corporation is vested in the corporate board.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and initially reviewed internally by management. A draft is then reviewed with the board at a board meeting, prior to filing.”

“Education regarding policy - requirement for disclosure of any inappropriate activity, conflicts, potential conflicts or perceived conflicts which may arise in the discharge of one's responsibilities or the acceptance of any responsibility which may result in a conflict of interest. Disclosures must be made to the corporate board, president/chairperson or the ceo. Failure to report results in immediate termination of the relationship of the individual with the organization.”

“The corporate board sets the salary of the ceo annually based on the board's evaluation of the incumbent's performance along with an independent review which includes comparability data. The ceo sets the salaries of the corporate officers based on performance along with an independent review of comparability data.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public for inspection upon a request made to the organization for said documents.”

“Spin provides the highest quality people-first services and supports for children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and autism spectrum disabilities so that each may achieve and enjoy a life of possibilities.”

“Spin provides lifespan developmental, educational, habilitative, recreational and behavioral health services for children and adults in their communities so that each person can achieve and enjoy a full life filled with possibilities.”

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