Hawthorn Academy

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

“Heidi scott (board financial coordinator) and janielle edwards (board member) have a family relationship.”

“The tax return is reviewed by the director and an independent business manager before the return is filed. The board reviews the return at the next board meeting, after the return has been filed.”

“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 154,680. Management and general expenses 57,782. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 212,462. Cleaning & maintenance: program service expenses 158,784. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 158,784. Utilities: program service expenses 146,391. Management and general expenses 7,368. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 153,759. Dues and fees: program service expenses 71,558. Management and general expenses 16,065. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 87,623. Online curriculum: program service expenses 39,634. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 39,634. Professional development: program service expenses 3,325. Management and general expenses 26,628. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,953. Equipment: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 28,209. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 28,209. Printed and published materials: program service expenses 27,884. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,884. Field trips: program service expenses 9,945. Management and general expenses 12,815. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,760.”

“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.”