St Mark'S Lutheran Home

“The executive committee shall consist of the officers of the board of directors. During intervals between meetings of the board of directors, the executive committee shall have and may exercise all of the authority of the board of directors in the management of the filing organization.”

“St. Mark's lutheran home engaged ecumen services, inc. Through an independent contractor arrangement to provide administrative and management consulting services. During the fiscal year ending september 30, 2025, the home paid ecumen services, inc. A total of $281,935 for these services. Prior to the end of the fiscal year, partners senior living options assumed responsibility for management duties. This organization now oversees the day-to-day operations of the home. The total amount paid to partners senior living options during the fiscal year was $142,742.”

“Non-voting corporate members of the filing organization shall consist of members of the congregations electing to participating and belonging to the southeastern minnesota synod of the evangelical lutheran church in america. The corporate voting members of the filing organization shall consist of all pastors of the congregations electing to participate and two lay delegates selected by each such congregation.”

“At each annual meeting, the corporate members will elect at least a majority to the filing organization's board of directors.”

“Proposed changes in the articles of incorporation or bylaws that relate to affiliation with the evangelical lutheran church in america and/or recognition by the lutheran church-missouri synod will be submitted to the corporate members for their approval.”

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The board of directors will review and approve the 990, and give authority to the board president to sign on behalf of the board upon review.”

“Board members and key employees annually complete a survey related to business relationships and family members that could, or do, create a conflict of interest. These are summarized and filed along with the board meeting minutes. Conflicts of interest are determined by a review of the potential conflicts by the administrator and the board of directors. If a conflict exists, then the conflicted board member or key employee is excluded from discussion and votes related to any potential or existing relationships involving the conflict of interest. If it is determined that a conflict of interest was intentionally hidden by a board member, then the situation would be investigated and the board member could be suspended and subject to dismissal. Additionally, the remaining board members and key employees will review, for fairness, all transactions back to the time the conflict became relevant. If a transaction appears to lack arms-length, either to the detriment of the organization, or to the unfair advantage of the board member, then all legal remedies will be considered.”

“St. Mark's lutheran home has an independent contractor arrangement with a management company named partners senior living options, llc. The management company utilizes market research and area trends to determine compensation in line with industry norms. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available in the administrative office upon request.”