Alpha Public Schools

“The board, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors then in office, may create one or more committees of the board, each consisting of two or more directors and no one who is not a director, to serve at the pleasure of the board. Appointments to committees of the board of directors shall be by majority vote of the authorized number of directors. The board of directors may appoint one or more directors as alternate members of any such committee, who may replace any absent member at any meeting. Any such committee shall have all the authority of the board, to the extent provided in the board of directors' resolution, except that no committee may: a. Take any final action on any matter that, under the california nonprofit public benefit corporation law, also requires approval of the members or approval of a majority of all members; b. Fill vacancies on the board of directors or any committee of the board; c. Fix compensation of the directors for serving on the board of directors or on any committee; d. Amend or repeal bylaws or adopt new bylaws; e. Amend or repeal any resolution of the board of directors that by its express terms is not so amendable or subject to repeal; f. Create any other committees of the board of directors or appoint the members of committees of the board; g. Expend corporate funds to support a nominee for director if more people have been nominated for director than can be elected; or h. Approve any contract or transaction to which the corporation is a party and in which one or more of its directors has a material financial interest. The board may also create one or more advisory committees composed of directors and non-directors. It is the intent of the board to encourage the participation and involvement of faculty, staff, parents, students and administrators through attending and participating in open committee meetings. The board may establish, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors then in office, advisory committees to serve at the pleasure of the board.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's outside public accounting firm based on information provided by management. Once the draft of the return is available, it is reviewed by management with any changes or revisions incorporated into the filing. The revised returned is then submitted to the board of directors for documentation purposes.”

“All required officers complete form 700, annual board training is provided on conflict of interest policies. The conflict of interest code for alpha public schools, including alpha: blanca alvarado middle school, applies to all governing board members, candidates for the governing board, and designated employees. These individuals must disclose any financial interests that may foreseeably be affected by their decisions by filing a statement of economic interest. Governing board members must disclose a disqualifying interest at the meeting during which the decision is considered, and this disclosure must be made part of the board's official record. The board member with the disqualifying interest must refrain from participating in the decision in any way, including voting and being present during discussions and the final vote, and must comply with the charter school bylaws. Non-governing board members must submit a written disclosure of any disqualifying interest to their immediate supervisor, who will reassign the matter and forward the disclosure to the chief executive officer. The chief executive officer will record the employee's disqualification. If the designated employee is the head of an agency, they must make the determination and disclosure in writing to their appointing authority. Violations of this policy, such as failing to disclose a conflict or ignoring directives to cease activities posing a conflict, will be reported to the judicial council, which can recommend disciplinary actions. Designated positions and specific disclosure responsibilities are outlined in exhibits a and b of the policy.”

“Each year, the board of directors meets to discuss the compensation for all company employees, including key employees, in alignment with the organizational budget. The board reviews data regarding the compensation paid to similarly qualified individual in functionally comparable positions by similar organizations within the geographic region, for the role(s) that report to the board. The ceo leaves the board meeting while the board deliberates and decides on any adjustments to compensation of the ceo for the upcoming year. Decisions are recorded in the minutes of the board meeting. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”