The Philadelphia Schools Project

“THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENGAGED OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, WITHUMSMITH+BROWN P.C., TO PREPARE FORM 990 BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COMPLETED FORM IS REVIEWED BY ELEVATE 215'S EXECUTIVE. DIRECTOR AND YPTC, A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM. THE FORM IS ALSO SHARED WITH the BOARD's FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.”

“Elevate 215 ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN SEPTEMBER, 2010. BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS USING A DISCLOSURE FORM THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DISCLOSURES TO ENSURE THAT (A) THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS, OR (B) ANY BOARD-MEMBER OR OFFICER INTERESTS WHICH CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICTS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY NOTED, AND THAT CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN BY THE BOARD TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE BOARD'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ENSURE THAT THE INTEREST(S) IN QUESTION DO NOT INFLUENCE BOARD OR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS. IF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM SUCH MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD SUCH MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD CHAIR OR THE GOVERNANCE/ NOMINATING COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.”

“The board of directors oversees executive compensation package on an annual basis. The board annually reviews executive base compensation, as well as raises and bonuses which are determined by three primary factors: the budget of the organization; a review of compensation paid in similar non-profit institutions, both local and national, for comparable positions; and the performance of the officer or key employee. All governing documents, financial statements, and policies will be available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d). Requests will be honored within ten business days at no cost to the requester.”

“All governing documents, financial statements, and policies will be available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d). Requests will be honored within ten business days at no cost to the requester.”

“The Organization develops and maintains two technology-based resources to support families in learning about and selecting a school that is a good fit for their children. GreatPhillySchools.org is a web-based information resource that helps parents and guardians learn about school options in Philadelphia by sharing information on school services and performance ratings for more than 2,000 pre-kindergarten and K-12 schools; it also features advice and answers to frequently asked questions on various topics including school application processes specific by sector, scholarships, how to apply to high schools, interacting with a student's teacher, and other relevant information. In 2022, over 200,000 families utilized the website. In 2022, Great Philly Schools held an in-person high school fair, an annual event held in October, at which over 100 schools provided information to 9,000 students and families. An additional technology platform, Apply Philly Charter (applyphillycharter.org), is an online standard enrollment system that facilitates the application and acceptance process for a majority of the public charter schools in Philadelphia. In 2022, over 23,000 families utilized Apply Philly Charter to select a school.”

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