New Visions Charter High School For

“New Visions for Public Schools (NVPS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting public schools and helping start and manage charter schools. Pursuant to the terms of the Educational Services Agreement by and between the School and NVPS, it provides educational management, operational, and fundraising services to the School. Cynthia Rietscha, COO until 4/30/2024, who is listed in Part VII, was compensated by NVPS. Starting 5/1/2024, Kisis Cruz, Director of Finance and Administration, took over as the top financial official and WAS also compensated by NVPS.”

“THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS PROVISIONAL CHARTER TO CHANGE ITS NAME TO United Charter High School for the Humanities ON JULY 29, 2024.”

“Form 990 is prepared by a national accounting firm, based on information provided by the director of finance of the charter management organization (cmo) contracted by the reporting organization. The director of finance and accounting manager of the cmo review the draft document. In addition, a copy of the draft is sent to the school's ceo, principal and members of the school's board of trustees.”

“Upon acceptance of employment, employees sign acknowledging receipt of and compliance with the employee guidelines which states explicitly that employees cannot engage in activities which present a conflict of interest for the school. Potential/real conflicts are reviewed by the ceo and principal of the school and the director of finance of the charter management organization (cmo) and resolved. Employees are not permitted to continue activities that pose a real conflict. Before each board election, board members are asked to disclose any potential/real conflict that may impact their governance role. Board members with a real conflict will not be permitted to assume a board role. All conflicts are handled on a case by case basis.”

“SALARY COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD TRUSTEES OF A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, UNITED CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS. IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION, THE BOARD REFERS TO MARKET INFORMATION AND ADVICE PROVIDED BY THE EXECUTIVE RECRUITING FIRM UTILIZED. THE DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. SALARY COMPENSATION FOR THE PRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS, AND Director of School Operations (DSO) IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD TRUSTEES AND THE CHARTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (CMO). IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION, THE BOARD AND CMO WILL REFER TO PUBLISHED SALARY SURVEYS AND INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AS DEEMED NECESSARY.”

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

“COMPENSATION REPORTED ON PART VII FOR LILLIAN A. LOPEZ IS FOR HER POSITION AS Director of Instruction - Special Education until August 2023. SHE WAS HIRED AS Assistant PRINCIPAL EFFECTIVE February 1, 2024. on JUNE 1, 2024, SHE was then PROMOTED TO PRINCIPAL.”

“THE CEO, DR. CURTIS A. PALMORE, IS COMPENSATED BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION: UNITED CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED MATH AND SCIENCE II, FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN 10/1/23 AND 9/30/24. His compensation was allocated between the following organizations during calendar year 2023: an unrelated organization: United Charter High Schools; related schools: United Charter High School for The Humanities, United Charter HS for The Humanities II, United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science, and United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II.”

“United Charter High School for the Humanities ENDEAVORS TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR PREVIOUS ACADEMIC HISTORY, EQUALLY WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY.”