Urban Dove Team Charter School IV

“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 RIETSCH, 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.”

“He organization amended its provisional charter to change its name to dove team charter school iv on july 23, 2024.”

“Form 990 was prepared by a national accounting firm based on information provided by the director of finance of the charter management organization (cmo) contracted by the new 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 principals and members of the 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 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 PRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, 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.”

“As of July 1, 2024, New Visions for Public Schools, Inc. and the reporting organization have mutually agreed to terminate their relationship and to transition management of the reporting organization to Urban Dove, Inc., a not-for-profit Charter Management Organization. As such the reporting organization changed its name to Urban Dove Team Charter School IV.”

“Aim to be great, invest in future, maximize your potential. Our mission is to provide youth who face the greatest obstacles to successful high school completion with the supports, experiences, and opportunities they need to graduate high school prepared for a successful transition into a post secondary academic or work preparatory program.”

“Aim to be great, invest in future, maximize your potential. Our mission is to provide youth who face the greatest obstacles to successful high school completion with the supports, experiences, and opportunities they need to graduate high school prepared for a successful transition into a post secondary academic or work preparatory program.”