Pinewood Cloquet Inc

“THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES.”

“All voting members receive a draft of the 990. The chair then signs the 990, and all voting members receive a copy of the filed 990.”

“All pinewood employees and governing body (board of directors) members are covered by the policy. Bids are solicited for any major expense projects or purchases. If a relative, spouse, etc. Of any employee or member of the governing body of pinewood cloquet, inc. Bids on a project or sale, and the employee would stand to benefit directly, either financially or otherwise, from the acceptance of the bid or sale, the bid or sale would not be considered and the employee governing body member would be informed of the conflict of interest policy. If a conflict of interest is discovered after the fact, the executive director and/or governing body must be notified. Violations of the pinewood conflict of interest policy are considered cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.”

“All compensation (wage/benefit) determinations are reviewed and approved by the governing body (board of directors). Comparability data is derived from job postings for same or similar positions listed by organizations within the same industry and geographical region.”

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

“Pinewood cloquet, inc. Is a community-based provider of person-centered employment and day support services for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. We believe that everyone has unique strengths, abilities and desires and are entitled to services and supports that help them live and work to achieve their fullest potential.”

“Day support and employment services:pinewood cloquet, inc's. Day support services program helped 48 individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities learn life skills that enabled them to fully participate in their community and engage in satisfying activities that were important to them. Our dedicated program staff met with each individual and their circle of support to get to know their interests and goals and to form a support plan. Our trained staff assisted them with building skills in the areas of communication, decision making, positive behavior, leisure and recreation, health and wellness, community access, volunteering, and many others.pinewood cloquet, inc's. Employment services program helped numerous individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities find competitive jobs in their community. Our employment specialists worked with individuals to explore their vocational interests and to create personcentered plans for obtaining employment. Once jobs were obtained, we assessed the skills needed for the job and the environment and worked diligently with the individual and the employer, teaching the skills and providing the supports that were needed to achieve successful outcomes.”