York County Literacy Council

“Form 990 reviewed during monthly board meeting”

“No director shall cast a vote, nor take part in final deliberation in any matter in which he or she, members of his or her immediate family or any organization to which such director has allegiance, has a personal interest that may be seen as competing with the interest of the council. Any director who believes he or she may have such a conflict of interest shall so notify the board prior to deliberating on that matter in question, and the board shall make the final determination as to whether any director has a conflict of interest in any matter. The minutes of the board meeting shall reflect disclosure of any conflict of interest and the recusal of the interested director. Annual disclosure and signed certifications are required from each board member.”

“For executive director: comparable data, performance review by president, vice-president and/or members of personnel committee - based on board survey.”

“For key employees: comparable data and performance review by supervisor.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Adult reading program: the adult reading program (ar)helps english-speaking adults to improve their reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, and other basic literacy skills. Learners are assigned a skill-level appropriate class for weekly instruction including high school equivalency classes which prepare learners to take the high school equivalency test - ged or hiset (subtest: math, reading-language, writing-language, science & social studies). Learners may be matched with a trainded tutor for one-to-one or small group instruction and/or assigned to the computerized digital learning center featuring literacy software and long distance learning tools geared to adult learning and workshops on financial, workplace, computer and health literacy are also offered. 277 adults particpated in the adult reading program during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.”

“Next step program: the next step program (nsp) assists yclc learners with job readiness, continuing education, prepatory instruction and life enriching goals. Nsp services include assistance with job search, resume building, soft skills, and interviewing. Nsp learners receive updates on job fairs and employment opportunities, and may receive assistance with the process of continuing education such as applying to college or universities, trade schools, or certificate programs, understanding financial aid, and researching scholarships to pay for their education. New through the nsp, a digital literacy associate assists learners with basic computer literacy and skill building, software, and long-distance learning tools geared to adjult learning. 192 participants were involved in this program during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.”

“Family literacy program: in partnership with central york school district, preparatons were underway for yclc to provide "english for parents and homework helpers" in the summer 2020. All plans were put on hold until further notice due to health concerns. Literacy in the workplace: yclc is the only testing facility in york county certified to give the "hiset" one of two high school equivalency tests recognized by the state of pennsylvania. Yclc also provides employers with literacy in the workplace, tailoring a curricula specific to the business communities' needs. Digital learning center: offers beginning and intermediate level digital literacy classes and digital literacy lab hours for individualized support.”

“Change in interest community foundation 13,378”