Trinity Hall

“Sean clifford (chair) and mairead clifford (secretary) are married. Justin gmelich (treasurer) and victoria gmelich (vice chair) are married.”

“Each board member was provided a copy of the form 990 for review and comment prior to filing the return.”

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

“All board members are required to annually complete a conflict of interest disclosure form that is reviewed by the board of trustees. When potential conflicts are identified, the board members will discuss the material facts and then determine if a conflict exists. If a conflict exists the board of trustees will then decide on the best course of action. In all situations, the relevant individual shall be removed from any decision making related to the potential conflict.”

“Compensation of the officers is disucssed by the full board of directors and is approved by the executive board. Compensation is based upon a study that includes officer compensation at other secondary independent-prepartory academies of a similar nature.”

“THE SCHOOL'S BY-LAWS WERE AMENDED TO ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING STANDING COMMITTEES: FINANCE COMMITTEE - develop the long-range financial plan and yearly operational budget, including setting tuition levels for Board approval; monitor the implementation of the budget; make periodic reports to the Board on the Schools financial status;and educate the Board on nonprofit financial reporting and trends affecting the Schools finances. AUDIT COMMITTEE - recommend the independent auditor for Board approval; work with the auditor to establish the scope of the audit; review the recommendations for improving internal controls as noted in the auditors management letter; recommend approval of the annual audit to the Board; and monitor the implementation of the recommendations of the management letter. COMMITTE ON TRUSTEES - coordinate the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and orientation of new Trustees; re-nominate sitting Trustees; nominate Officers; facilitate Board self-assessment; as necessary, recommend removal of Trustees; identify the Boards needs for education and training and designs vehicles to meet those needs; and organize the recognition of individual Trustees. BULDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE - report on the operation and maintenance of the facilities and grounds of the School; plan and coordinate School projects involving campus construction, renovation, acquisition, and/or sale. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - coordinate the Schools fundraising activities; advise the Board on the financial goals of the annual campaign and on any capital or endowment campaign; review the case statement for all fund-raising appeals; facilitate including all Trustees and other volunteers in fund- and friend-raising activities; and raise funds.”

“The school has an audit committee that meets with the auditors and reviews the audited financial statements.”