Hawthorn Academy

“The board of directors has delegated broad authority to the executive committee while the board is in between board meetings.”

“The tax return is reviewed by the board, compared with the financial statements, then signed and submitted to the irs.”

“The board discusses conflicts of interest at monthly meetings when applicable.”

“The board determines the school director's salary based on experience and salaries paid at similarly sized charter schools.”

“Documents required to be available for public inspection are available to the public upon request during regular business hours of the organization.”

“All payroll and payroll related expenses are paid by helpside inc. (ein 84-1374112). As such, helpside inc. Submits payroll tax filings under their employer tax identification number for all withholding and payroll activity.”

“School supplies and materials: program service expenses 111,652. Management and general expenses 21,292. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 132,944. Cleaning & maintenance: program service expenses 132,486. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 132,486. Printed and published materials: program service expenses 114,310. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 114,310. Dues and fees: program service expenses 77,878. Management and general expenses 10,888. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 88,766. Technology hardware and software: program service expenses 63,703. Management and general expenses 24,731. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 88,434. Field trips: program service expenses 66,065. Management and general expenses 9,082. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75,147. Professional development: program service expenses 11,726. Management and general expenses 14,654. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,380. Online curriculum: program service expenses 13,863. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,863. Advertising: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,898. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,898. Rental of land and buildings`: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 150. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 150.”

“The board of directors acts as an oversight committee for the independent auditors.”

“The board of directors votes on an audit committee. Committee members are reviewed annually and modified as needed.”