Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation

“As described on Schedule J, Part III, the CEO responsibilities were provided by Hancock Place School District for the year. In addition, TransPar, Inc. provides oversight and management of the transportation of students. Fees paid to TransPar are listed in Part VII, Section B.”

“VICC is organized as 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation governed by a Board of Directors consisting of one representative (the superintendent or designee) from each participating public school district (member), which for 2024/25 was the 13 public school districts listed in Schedule I, Part II, Question 1(a).”

“The Board of Directors is the governing body of VICC. Since the Board consists of a representative from each participating district (member), the Board's decisions/actions are not subject to approval by any other persons or organizations. Pursuant to VICC's By-Laws, each representative has a proportional vote based on the number of desegregation/transfer students it enrolls. A Board President, Vice-President and Treasurer are elected by the Board from among its members each year.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by office management and staff. Copies are sent to VICC's governing body before filing. A copy of the Form 990 is also sent to VICC's legal counsel and to VICC's independent auditing firm for review prior to filing with the IRS.”

“Compensation for the VICC CEO, officers and key employees is voted upon annually by the full VICC Board of Directors. In determining the appropriate level of compensation, data for comparable positions is used as reference points, with a general goal of maintaining salaries at around the midpoint of such ranges applicable to the position. Board action is documented in the meeting minutes.”

“VICC's By-Laws and formal Board policies specify that its meetings are to be conducted in accordance with the Missouri Open Meeting Laws (Sunshine Law). All regular meetings are therefore posted in advance and are open to members of the public. Area newspapers, television and radio media are also sent meeting notices and agendas in advance. Monthly financial statements are included in open meeting materials and are available to the public upon request or during regular business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays at the VICC organization office. Governing documents, including formal Board policies are available to the public free of charge.”

“VICC's primary exempt purpose is to administer a voluntary public school desegregation (student transfer) program on behalf of participating public school districts in St. Louis City & County pursuant to the 1999 Desegregation Settlement Agreement by order of the Federal Court (Eastern District). To fulfill this purpose, VICC handles all 1) recruitment, 2) transportation to/from school, and 3) tuition reimbursement payments to participating school districts. Funding is derived primarily from the State of Missouri.”

“VICC administers a public school desegregation program involving 13 different public school districts in St. Louis City and County pursuant to the 1999 Desegregation Settlement Agreement by order of the Eastern District Federal Court. About 1,949 students participated during 2024/25 VICC transports students and pays school districts a tuition amount for each transfer student enrolled. Funding is derived primarily from the State of Missouri.”

“The ten VICC employees were reported by VICC's Common Paymaster, Education Plus.”