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.”

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

“Tucson values teachers (tvt) leads the region in respecting, rewarding, and investing in teachers as a means of attracting, retaining, and celebrating 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: we estimate that there are approximately 14,000 educators in southern arizona. The tucson values teachers database has over 13,000 teachers 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 pre k-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 that our programs have an indirect impact on approximately 250,000 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 has signature programs and initiatives that work to attract, retain, and support teachers by providing direct support in such areas as fully supplied classrooms, professional development, and community support. In addition, tvt programs serve to increase teacher job satisfaction to affect teacher satisfaction and retention. 2020 overview of tvt's signature programs and initiatives: communications, research and advocacy -ongoing communication to over 13,000 educators and 4,800 friends of tvt using all available media channels. -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 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. -teaching in arizona, a documentary short film produced by tucson values teachers, follows three tucson educators to deliver an intimate portrait of what it's really like to be a teacher today. It also depicts the impact of the teacher workforce crisis on the future generations that will influence the prosperity of a state and a nation. Tvt recognizes that data alone is insufficient to convince all arizona voters. Many have outdated perceptions of the teaching profession and have little or no recent experience with arizona schools. We want to put a human face on the data by following several arizona teachers and telling their stories in a 20-minute documentary film. We believe that a compelling visual story paired with a targeted outreach and engagement strategy can serve as a catalyst to: (1) raise awareness and educate arizonans about what it's really like to be a teacher in arizona schools. (2) illustrate the impact of low 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 vote”