Good Shepherd School for Children

“The review of the 990 is initially reviewed by the president in conjunction with the director of operations. The final draft is presented to the full board including the finance committee for review and comment. After approval the form 990 is signed by the president.”

“Directors, officers and key employees review and re-sign the conflict of interest policy annually and must disclose any conflicts of interest. If a conflict is noted, that board member will be excused from discussion and not allowed to vote regarding that issue. The chairman monitors any such activity in the meetings; in the absence or case of a conflict with the president, the vice chairman will assume responsibilities.”

“The executive committee formally reviews the executive director's performance every other year. Salary is reviewed every year in accordance with the established budget and the school's policies and procedures.”

“The school makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The audit and 990 are posted on the organizations website (www.goodss.org) so the documents and information are always available to the public.”

“Compensation paid to paula bahn consists of wages for employment. She retired june 30, 2017 and did not join the board until after her retirement date.”

“Good shepherd for children is dedicated to providing quality pediatric therapy services and inclusive education for children with special needs from ages six weeks to eighteen years. For over 52 years we have provided physical, occupational, developmental, speech and language therapy services for the children of st. Louis, as well as advocating for the rights of children with developmental disabilities.”

“House corner, table toys, art, sand and water, library, music and movement, and outdoors. With the environment in place, the teacher will then develop lesson plans with a focus on the arts, language, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, social-emotional and cognitive learning. Creative curriculum that was specifically developed for early childhood education, beginning at the infant stage. It also has established guidelines on including children with disabilities. Our program is individually guided with a specific learning plan defined for each child. Formal assessment of each child's development is assessed semi-annually. Collaboration with parents is crucial to the assessment and goal setting process to ensure that goals are appropriate and consistent between the school and home environments. Our professional staff have degrees in early childhood or education and work with each child to reach his or her educational potential. We maintain a low child-to-teacher ratio so that each child can receive individual attention.”

“Louis county, our pediatric therapy program has touched lives throughout the metropolitan area including families who live in st. Louis city, st. Louis county, and st. Charles county. Children who receive service through our pediatric therapy program receive therapy one to five times per week through our multidiciplinary approach to treatment. The frequency and goals for therapy are determined based upon the needs of the child. A treatment team which includes the parent, educators, and therapists develop an individual plan for each child to maximize progress. Most services are provided within a child's natural environment which is either the child's early childhood education center or their home. Program activities include: maximizing the child's ability to be independent at school, home and the community; educating parents on how to advocate for their child and to access community resources; decreasing the child's need for further therapy services; and providing a foundation for lifelong learning and independent living.”