Student U

“Prior to filing, the Form 990 will be reviewed by the Interim Executive Director and then distributed to the full Board and the Finance Committee for review.”

“The Conflict of Interest policy is monitored by the Board Chair and reviewed and signed at the beginning of each fiscal year by all staff and Board members with significant decision making authority. It is each signator's obligation to disclose any potential conflict as soon as it is known, or reasonably should be known. Any person with a potential conflict may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, they shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the Organization 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 a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Organizations best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.”

“The three most recent Form 990s (including financial information), the Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Form 1023 Application for Exemption, and Conflict of Interest Policy are provided to the public upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The W.G. Pearson Center: WGPC is a cost-accessible, youth-centered space that houses activities and programs that enrich the lives and outcomes of young people. The building, a former Durham Public Schools building, is available to be rented for long-term office space and one-time event rentals or programs. No space is rented to individuals or groups that do not do the kind of work described. Providing space to groups serving the same population that Student U serves facilitates collaboration, enhancing the value of the groups' work. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Student and Family-Led Advocacy: Student U supports student- and family-led advocacy and change efforts in our city and beyond. Through ongoing engagement and regular programming, we develop strategic partnerships to help parents and students develop the skills they need to shape their futures. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Sharing Our Best Practices: While we may not be able to serve every student in Durham directly, our ability to share what we've learned allows us to expand our impact in Durham and beyond. We are working to make sure our insights are accessible to Durham Public Schools, practitioners, and other key stakeholders, while also ensuring our teacher alumni are prepared to take on leadership roles in our community. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Learning Center: Student U's Learning Center operated from September 2020 until June 2021 while schools were closed to in-person learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Student U opened The W.G. Pearson Center on a daily basis to about 100 students who needed a safe place to complete their remote learning during that school year. Students enrolled at no cost to their family and were provided with breakfast, snack, and lunch, as well as reliable WiFi, supervision and learning support, and free-time activities in community with other students.”