Tucson Values Teachers

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa and provided to the chief executive officer for review. Upon approval by the ceo, a copy is provided to all board members prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers directors, officers, and members of committees with governing board delegated powers. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board of directors. After disclosure and any discussion with the interested person, that person shall leave the board of directors' meeting and the remaining directors shall decide if a conflict of interest exists and vote on the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The disinterested members of the board of directors shall determine whether the corporation can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If that is not possible, a majority vote of the disinterested members of the board shall determine whether the transaction or arrangement is in the corporation's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. It shall then make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. If the board of directors has reasonable cause to believe a director has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the director of the basis for such belief and afford the director an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the director's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the board of directors determines the director has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Compensation of the ceo was determined by the board using the council on foundations annual salary and benefits survey. The board considered organizations with similar budgets in similar regions of the country. This process was last completed in december of 2023.”

“Tucson values teachers makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Tucson values teachers (tvt) continues to lead the region in respecting, rewarding, and investing in teachers to attract, retain, and celebrate the very best teachers in southern arizona. Tvt's long-term goals and objectives are to create and ensure a stronger teacher workforce, which will result in better outcomes for students to assure they graduate career or college ready. Our strategies to reach these goals include raising awareness about the critical role teachers play in student achievement and the necessity of increased economic support for all teachers and public respect for the role teachers play in the region's economic and civic future. Tvt's organizational impact: according to the arizona department of education, there are approximately 10,079 classroom teachers in southern arizona. The tucson values teachers database has over 11,000 educators that have voluntarily opted into our database. Tvt's mission is to serve all teachers in southern arizona, including district, private and charter school, teachers, grades prek-12. We realize that the quality of the teacher in front of the classroom is the most important factor in the success of any student. We estimate our programs indirectly impact approximately 181,000 students across southern arizona every year. Tvt is a recognized nonprofit leader that has been instrumental in elevating the issues related to the teacher workforce across the state while also recognizing the achievements of the many excellent teachers working in arizona classrooms. Through its programs, tvt works to support teachers in southern arizona both professionally and financially. Tvt's signature programs - tvt signature programs and initiatives work to attract, retain, and support teachers by providing direct support in such areas as fully supplied classrooms, professional development costs, and community support. In addition, tvt programs serve to increase teacher job satisfaction to affect retention. Tvt continued to be a core partner with the tucson regional educator collaborative (trec) providing professional learning opportunities for teachers. 2024 overview of tvt's signature programs and initiatives: communications, research and advocacy -ongoing communication to over 12,014 educators and 5,759 friends of tvt using all available media channels. - tvt has taken it's "show on the road" to various business organizations in the community sharing the importance of a strong education system and having highly qualified teachers in every classroom to ensure student success which in turn produces a prosperous community. -pr and social media campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of a strong teacher workforce. -tvt teacher surveys to measure changes in teacher satisfaction and collect data to influence discussion and decision-making. To date, tvt has conducted two surveys - the first in 2013 to 10,000 southern arizona teachers and the second in 2015 to 55,000 teachers statewide, both with response rates of more than 10 percent. Tvt has partnered with the tucson regional educator collaborative (trec) to create an updated survey for teachers that was given in the fall of 2022 and 2023. -tvt advocates for teachers by leveraging the policy arm of the southern arizona leadership council and other education groups to advocate for state-wide funding and policies that promote and support all arizona teachers. (1) raise awareness and educate arizonans about what it's really like to be a teacher in arizona schools. (2) illustrate the impact of uncompetitive pay, the demands of the job and the need for respect and support on a teacher's decision to teach in arizona or stay in the profession. (3) build public and political will to support teachers and education and influence all eligible voters and decision-makers to support funding and policies that positively impact the teacher workforce. Professional and financial support -teachers in industry, a stem teacher development/retention program in partnersh”