Freedom Academy Inc.

“- line 2 erica dekko is the secretary of the board of directors for the dekko foundation, inc. (tid 35-1528135). The dekko foundation, inc., is a major funder of the freedom academy, inc. (tid 35-1935362). The freedom academy, inc., was established by the founder of the dekko foundation, inc., who wanted to educate adults in local communities to make them greater assets to their employers and promote economic freedom through education.”

“Dekko foundation secretary”

“The process freedom academy uses to review form 990 annually: 1. Form 990 document is compiled by controller and director. 2. Director presents copy to each governing board member at either february or april board meeting (prior to filing date of may 15). 3. Each board member is able to review and comment on the form's content. A vote is taken to approve the form 990 before filing.”

“The conflict of interest statement is distributed at the first meeting of the board of directors each fiscal year. All board members (including teens on the board) are required to disclose any information that would give rise to conflict. In addition, the executive director and all staff members are required to disclose information on the conflict of interest form annually. These forms are kept on file in the director's office with copies to the controller for record retention. Any member with a conflict of interest is not allowed to speak on behalf of the conflict or vote on any item involving the conflict.”

“The hiring process for executive director (key employees) is such that: upon resignation or termination of the organizations' executive director (key employees), the board of directors would assign a committee to begin the hiring process for a new executive director (key employees). The process would look like this: 1. Form committee 2. Advertise, seek referrals 3. Interviews conducted in one on one and then group setting for director position. For staff, team interviews have been implemented. 4. Committee determines wage range and salary package. 5. Board of directors vote to approve wage and benefits package for new hire.”

“Copies are made available upon request of the governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, financial statements, and the 990 tax return.”

“Part ix - line 11g instructors for the classes are independent contractors. They are professionals in the area that they teach. They are interviewed and selected by the freedom academy staff. They are responsible for carrying out the course curriculum and insuring that the students are progressing in the classes and prepared for all required testing for certification or licensing. Total contracted cost for classes in 2020 was 262,330.”

“The organization was established to address the work force and continuing educational needs of the community by providing the necessary training to those individuals who have not had the opportunity to attend a traditional college or technical school. Progam costs incurred with respect to the following classes and number of students served: total served: 390 health/medical - 173 technical - 41 leadership/management - 37 quality - 17 maintenance - 51 safety - 19 tutoring - 52”

“262,330 0 0”