Child & Adult Resource & Education Center

“Gordon hartman (president/treasurer) and margaret hartman (director) have a family relationship.”

“A copy of the 990 was provided to the board for their review before filing.”

“Each board member annually signs a statement that they have received, read, understood and agreed to comply with the conflict of interest policy. Any actual or possible conflict of interest must be disclosed. The remaining board or committee members decide if a conflict of interest exists. If there is, an independent person(s) is appointed to investigate alternatives to the conflicting transaction or arrangement. The board, excluding the interested person(s), exercises due diligence to determine if the alternatives are more advantageous to the organization. If not, then the disinterested board directors will determine if the conflict is in the organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. If there is a failure to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, the disinterested board members will inform the member and give them the opportunity to explain the oversight. If, after all information has been gathered, the board determines that the member has failed to disclose the actual or possible conflict of interest, it will take the appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. The above, with names of interested person(s) and those who were present, situations and discussions are recorded in the minutes.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and form 990 are available upon request.”

“INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL.”

“The philosophy behind the academy at morgans wonderland is to develop and maintain an atmosphere of learning that enables children and young adults to excel. Through the process of developing and implementing unique curriculum for each student, he or she can succeed well beyond expectations. The academy strives for a general student-teacher ratio for a third of the students to be 2:1, a third to be 4:1 and a third to be 6:1. Because each student is part of an environment that is consistent, while also at times changing based on individual needs, each person can realize a personal-best level of accomplishment. In addition to providing a strong academic background, the academy will help prepare its students for life and meaningful employment in the world beyond the school system. Students at the academy will gain required skills to bolster self esteem, while also insuring that his or her unique abilities are developed and encouraged through the development of skills for life; academic skills; communication skills; social skills; work readiness skills; and vocational skills. The academy is unique in that it offers an integrated curriculum in a non-traditional setting. Located adjacent to morgans wonderland, the school will benefit from programming and facilities not available anywhere else. We recognize that improving the lives of individuals with special needs by equipping them with essential skills will allow them to become more productive and passionate contributors to society.”