Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo

“Copy of the 990 reviewed and approved by the board of directors prior to filing with the irs.”

“Annual questionnaires are filled out determining whether a conflict of interest exists. Once an actual or possible conflict of interest is disclosed, the remaining board or committee membership shall determine if a conflict exists and shall engage in any necessary materials review, investigation or discussion in order to make such a decision. Failure to disclose. If the board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate corrective action. Compensation. A voting member of the board who receives compensation as defined above, directly or indirectly, from cis for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's services or compensation. A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from cis for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's services or compensation. No voting member of the board or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from cis, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding that member's services or compensation.”

“Executive director compensation is reviewed by the executive committee to ensure that it is in commensurate with the current market. The organization employed a compensation consultant in 2023 and the executive director's salary was subject to the same market analysis for which all other positions in the organization was subject to by the consultant. Additionally, annual increases are subject to the same maximum percentage increase as determined annually by the board of directors. Increases are merit-based and the executive committee oversees the performance review process for the executive director. The organization does not have other officers or key employees that receive compensation.”

“Governing documents are available upon request at 180 e water st, ste 2000, kalamazoo, mi 49007.”

“During the fiscal year communities in schools of kalamazoo took over the operations for the warm kids project, a non-profit organization in kalamazoo. Assets acquired are considered non-cash contributions for reporting purposes on the form 990.”

“Integrated student services - the organization connects community resources to schools to address the assessed needs of students using the national communities in schools integrated student services model. This approach has been independently evaluated and demonstrated a positive impact on 4th and 8th grade reading and math scores, drop-out rates and graduation rates. The long-term goal is for students to graduate from high school, college- ready, and able to use the kalamazoo promise. Intermediate goals are to help students become proficient in reading, writing, math, attendance, and behavior. Resources and services are grouped in two broad areas: learning readiness (health, mental health, physical needs, and attendance support) and learning support (tutoring, classroom assistance, homework help, and enrichment). The organization had site coordinators and/or after-school coordinators in twenty-two buildings.”

“Scholarships and grant making - through cis, students who graduate from high school have opportunities to qualify for and receive scholarships through various endowed funds held at the kalamazoo community foundation. Cis provides assistance to students applying for scholarships and oversees various advisory committees involved in selecting scholarship recipients.”