Sycamore Schools Inc

“The compensation of the head of school is determined by the executive committee of the board of trustees, comprised of the officers, incoming president and committee chairs. The executive committee uses a compensation survey to ensure compensation is reasonable. However, the deliberations and decision are not documented. This process was last undertaken in fy 2016.”

“The compensation of the other officer is determined by the head of school. The head of school uses comparability data to ensure compensation is reasonable. The process and decision are documented in the employees' files. This process was last undertaken in fy 2016.”

“The board of directors shall have an executive committee comprised of the officers of the corporation. The executive committee shall be subject to the authority and supervision of the board of directors, and between meetings of the board, the executive committee shall possess and may exercise the power and authority of the board of directors in the management of the corporation's affairs, except as limited by the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1991 as amended.”

“The organization has one class of members that includes parents or legal guardians of students enrolled at Sycamore School. The members have the right to vote on individuals elected to the Board of Directors.”

“The members have the right to vote on individuals elected to the Board of Directors.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the head of school, the chief financial officer, and the treasurer prior to filing. The form is made available to the school's Finance Committee (under the Board) subsequent to filing.”

“Each trustee and each person in senior management are required to annually state their conflicts of interest, if any, and sign a conflict of interest statement. These statements are reviewed by the head of school. If there is a conflict of interest, it will abstain from voting on matters related to the conflict of interest.”

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

“(continued from part iii) thinking skills: after establishing a solid knowledge base, emphasis is on critical and creative thinking skills, problem solving and logical reasoning, research skills and a wide variety of communication skills. Products: students are assisted in individual and group investigations of real problems that necessitate research and involve the development of a product. They learn to develop products in several categories: written, oral, media/visual arts and performing arts. Environment: the development of positive self esteem, independence, interpersonal skills, leadership, responsibility, appreciation of diversity, and the understanding of one's giftedness are aims of sycamore school. Teachers promote concern and compassion, risk-taking, curiosity, organization, communication and imagination by establishing classrooms that are complex, open-ended, and accepting environments.”

“(continued from part iii) sycamore's middle school curriculum is designed to give students a solid foundation for further study and enables them to function as autonomous learners. At sycamore, subjects do not exist as completely separate entities, but overlap and interrelate as the student begins to make greater sense of the larger world. In addition to laying the foundation for future learning, the curriculum develops students' abilities to think critically, evaluate, communicate effectively, reason, solve problems, and value the diverse viewpoints, heritages, and experiences of others. Students receive daily instruction in history, language arts, mathematics, and science. Math classes are grouped across grade levels according to students' level of skill and concept development. All students are expected to complete a year of high school algebra. Advanced students have the opportunity to take geometry and algebra ii. Special classes meet between one to three periods per week that include art, computer technology, physical education, and spanish. Students may choose to participate in instrumental music and/or choir. Sycamore middle school students may participate in many after school activities, including a full range of sports, drama, and various academic competitions. Service projects, speakers, trips, and other enrichment opportunities enhance the educational program. Middle school students take overnight trips to various cities within indiana and other locations including the florida keys, the smoky mountains, culver academy and washington d.c.”

“(CONTINUED FROM PART iii) STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONs FROM SPECIALISTS IN SPANISH, ART APPRECIATION, MUSIC AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. EACH CLASSROOM IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR COMPUTERS, AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS GO TO THE COMPUTER LAB FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION. CHILDREN IN THEIR FIRST YEAR OF PRESCHOOL BEGIN COMPUTER INSTRUCTION USING IPADS IN THEIR CLASSROOM. THERE WERE 104 STUDENTS IN THIS DIVISION.”

“uncollectible pledges written off - -7326;”