Association of Independent MD Schools

“Review and discussion of the 990 is done at a board of directors meeting.”

“The association of independent maryland schools conflict of interest policy states the following no member of the board of directors, and no employee or agent of aims shall make or participate in any decision, review or evaluation, in which that person has a financial interest of any kind. Whether disclosed or undisclosed, no member of the board of trustees and no employee or agent of aims, shall make or participate in any decision review or evaluation in which that person has personal interest to all other participants in the decision making process or the board and the final decision-maker or the board has expressly concluded that the involvement of that person will not render any subsequent decision subject to the appearance of impropriety, lack of objectivity, or undue influence. No member of the board of trustees shall make or participate in any decision or review or evaluation, which uniquely affects or could uniquely affect, that persons schools in any way, whether disclosed or undisclosed, provided, however, that trustees may review and establish membership fees without violating this policy.”

“Compensation is determined by the finance committee and the board of directors. The executive director determines compensation for the staff and an independent executive compensation committee and the board of directors determine the compensation of the executive director. The executive compensation committee review salary based on comparable data of other executive directors and heads of schools. There is contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping regarding the compensation arrangement.”

“The governing documents, policies and form 990 are available upon request.”

“Mission statementthe association of independent maryland schools is an educational organization which exist to offer and promote activities and services of benefit to member schools. The association leads by anticipating vital issues in education and responds by meeting needs expressed directly by member schools specifically. The association requires and provides a means for accreditation for member schools, encourages the exchange of information among member schools, fosters and supports the diversity of its member schools. It serves as the focal point for contact between member schools and the state department of education and the maryland legislature, acts as liaison with independent parochial and public school organizations at the local, regional and national levels, and provides professional development opportunities for the faculty, administration and trustees of member schools.”