Wisconsin Early Childhood Association

“The organization's bylaws were updated to reflect the following: 1. All members of weca must also be members of naeyc and are entitled to the rights and privileges of membership consistent with the membership categories of naeyc. 2. Membership dues shall be determined and collected by the naeyc. 3. Composition and selection of the board of directors: a simple majority of the directors shall be individuals currently working in early care and education, including direct care, and the remaining directors shall be selected from among persons who support the purpose of the association. 4. The annual meeting shall be held during the second quarter of fiscal year instead of the first quarter. 5. Special meetings amended to change from a request of 5% of members to 45% of members. 6. Quorum changed from at least 10% to 5%.”

“Anyone who has an interest in the care, education and development of young children and fulfills the requirements of the organization's bylaws may become a member. Weca has the levels of membership as determined by the board of directors, consistent with naeyc membership levels and requirements. The membership of the association shall be composed of those individuals who meet the qualifications set by the organization's bylaws, agree to support the purposes of the association, and meet other criteria that the board may designate from time to time.”

“Director nominees shall be presented to the members and the members shall elect the directors from this slate of nominees.”

“Amendments to the bylaws shall be approved first by the board upon the vote of two-thirds of all directors. Any amendments approved by the board shall be presented to the members for their approval by a majority of the members present at an annual or special meeting or through any other means of member voting pursuant to article iv of the organization's bylaws. The association may be restructured or dissolved through the same process.”

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer, executive director, and finance manager before the return is filed with the irs. The members of the governing body are notified by email that a copy of the return is available to review.”

“The conflict of interest committee determines whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to weca. The decision of the committee on such matters rests in its sole discretion, and its concern must be the welfare of weca and the advancement of its exempt purposes.”

“The directors annually conduct regular performance reviews and use compensation data for comparable positions to determine the executive director's compensation. The directors consider compensation paid for similar positions, the agency's ability to pay, and any specialized skills of the executive director. The process is documented in the minutes of the meetings of the directors, and the contents are included in the executive director's performance review. The board approves the compensation of the finance manager on an annual basis.”

“Weca makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Training consultants: program service expenses 59,325. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 59,325. Contract consulting: program service expenses 522,590. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 522,590. Other consulting: program service expenses 322,262. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 322,262. Farm to early care and education: program service expenses 73,112. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,112. Gardening: program service expenses 17,350. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,350. Training resources development: program service expenses 383,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 383,500. Sub-contractors: program service expenses 65,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 65,000. Other professional fees: program service expenses 774,733. Management and general expenses 19,538. Fundraising expenses 9,280. Total expenses 803,551.”