Passaic Arts and Science Charter School

“The board of trustees and designated school officials review the tax form 990 return prior to submission and filing with the irs.”

“Each school official and key employee, and each member of the board of trustees must complete a "school ethics/personal/relative disclosure statement," pursuant to applicable new jersey state law. These forms are filed with the appropriate governmental entities, also per applicable new jersey state law.”

“Salary and compensation of the ceo/lead person of the school is reviewed and evaluated by board of trustees of the passaic arts and science charter school on an annual basis. In conducting such review and evaluation, factors such as personal strengths and weaknesses, as well as goals and achievements of the charter school, and comparable salary data are all given due weight and consideration. The ultimate compensation evaluation and recommendation is thereafter approved by the board of trustees of the charter school.”

“Salary and compensation of officers, key employees and all teachers are reviewed and evaluated by the charter school lead person and business adminstrator on an annual basis. In conducting such review and evaluation, factors such as teacher performance, education, experience, longevity and comparable area standards for the profession, are given due weight and consideration. All such compensation evaluations and recommendations are reviewed and approved by the board of trustees of the charter school.”

“The minutes for the meetings of the board of trustees of the passaic arts and science charter school are available to the public on the school's website. Annual audit and financial reports of the charter school are available on the state of new jersey department of education website. Other charter school information is available on the school website, or will be provided upon request.”

“The charter school follows state and federal regulations and standards governing record retention and destruction.”

“Passaic arts and science charter school has an express written whistleblower policy, as follows: the board prohibits discrimination or retaliation against any school employee who does any of the following:a. Discloses or threatens to disclose to a supervisor or to a public body an activity, policy or practice of the board that the employee reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule or regulation established pursuant to law;b. Provides information to, or testifies before, any public body conducting an investigation, hearing or inquiry into any violation of law, or a rule or regulation established pursuant to law by the board; orc. Objects to, or refuses to participate in any activity, policy or practice which the employee reasonably believes is in violation of law, rule or regulation; is fraudulent or criminal; or is incompatible with public health, safety or welfare or protection of the environment.the board shall ensure that notices are posted conspicuously in each school, informing employees that they are protected under the conscientious employee protection act.”