Precious Jewels Learning Academy Inc.

“All board members are required to review form 990 prior to the actual filing.”

“It is pjla policy that employees and others acting on pjlas behalf must be free from conflicts of interest that could adversely influence their judgment, objectivity or loyalty to the organization in conducting pjla business activities and assignments. In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested party must disclose the existence of the financial interest and must be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, the individual shall leave the board meeting while the determination is discussed and voted on. The remaining board members shall determine if a conflict of interest exist. If a conflict of interest exist, the board will determine the appropriate resolution.”

“All governing documents are available for review upon scheduling an appointment with the executive director.”

“Primary exempt purposeprecious jewels learning academy (academyorpjla)provides qualified childcare services to underserved families. About usannually, the academy services on average 100 to 150 children from economically stressed families. Over 90% of the students participates in the subsidized child care program and qualifies for child and adult care food program(cacfp).the academy services families with children in the infant, toddler, preschool and school age categories in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide hands on activities to inspire young minds and creative projects to enhance skill sets. We prepare healthy nutritious meals daily. We create a safe & fun environment to promote physical fitness that benefits students physically while promoting learning. Family scholarshipssponsored scholarships for five economically disadvantaged students. These scholarship allowed five children in need to attend our program at no cost to their families. The value of the scholarship was $46,000.rise from asheson july 2022, the building that housed precious jewels learning academy was burned down. Although traumatic, we explored every avenue to keep the center operational while minimizing any service disruption. We were fortunate to find a new location that allowed us to continue to service these economically disadvantaged young children in a very nurturing environment that promotes learning at all levels of their precious young lives.”