Trinity Hall

“Sean clifford and mairead clifford - family relationship. Justin gmelich and victoria gmelich - family relationship.”

“THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS PROVIDE THAT Nominations of candidates to be elected as Trustees shall be made by the Committee on Trustees. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS THE POWER TO establish AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO WHICH THE BOARD MAY DELEGATE CERTAIN POWERS.”

“A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S final FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF ITS GOVERNING BODY, ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS"). THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE, REVIEW AND APPROVE OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990, INCLUDING THE PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS. AS PART OF THE TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S HEAD OF SCHOOL TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THESE INDIVIDUALS FOR REVIEW. THESE INDIVIDUALS REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT ALSO PERFORMED A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE DRAFT FORM 990. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THESE INDIVIDUALS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PROVIDING A COPY TO ALL MEMBERS OF this organization's board of trustees AND FILING WITH THE IRS.”

“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 of trustees discusses the material facts and then determines if a conflict exists. If a conflict exists, the board of trustees then decides on the best course of action and any necessary mitigating behavior. In all situations, the relevant individual shall be removed from any decision making related to their potential conflict.”

“The organization's board of trustees maintains an executive committee ("committee"). The committee is responsible for the review and approval of the compensation and benefits of the organization's head of school. The committee's review is done on at least an annual basis and ensures that the "total compensation" of the head of school is reasonable. The actions taken by the committee enable the organization to receive the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness for purposes of internal revenue code section 4958 with respect to the total compensation of the head of school. The three factors which must be satisfied in order to receive the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness are the following: 1. The compensation arrangement is approved in advance by an "authorized body" of the applicable tax-exempt organization which is composed entirely of individuals who do not have a "conflict of interest" with respect to the compensation arrangement; 2. The authorized body obtained and relied upon "appropriate data as to comparability" prior to making its determination; and 3. The authorized body "adequately documented the basis for its determination" concurrently with making that determination. The committee is comprised of members of the board of trustees each of whom are independent and are free from any conflicts of interest. The committee relied upon appropriate comparable data; specifically, the committee bases its review on an outside independent study that includes officer compensation at other secondary independent-preparatory acadamies of a similar nature. This study is prepared by the national association of independent schools ("nais"). The committee adequately documented the basis for its determination through the timely preparation of written minutes of the committee meetings during which the head of school's compensation and benefits was reviewed and subsequently approved.”

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

“AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TAXPAYER FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 AND ISSUED AN UNMODIFIED OPINION. THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF ITS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. ACCORDING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE shall: 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 auditor's management letter; recommend approval of the annual audit to the Board; and monitor the implementation of the recommendations of the management letter.”

“Academic Program: Trinity Hall is committed to providing unprecedented opportunities for learning and leadership through an innovative curriculum taught by passionate and experienced faculty in a diverse environment that celebrates the Catholic tradition. Trinity Hall encourages students to think creatively and critically, solve problems and collaborate, communicate effectively, and lead. Through interdisciplinary studies, design thinking, and a problem-based math curriculum, students are academically well- rounded and thoroughly prepared for college. Our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program focuses on developing lessons and techniques that bring together STEAM disciplines and concepts through creative hands-on projects and experiments. Trinity Hall students take four years of engineering. Our Humanities program is intentionally designed to integrate both skills and content between the disciplines of English, history, and theology. Through the lens of the Catholic theological tradition, students engage in the exploration of prayer, scripture, sacraments, the Church's moral and social teachings, as well as the examination of all world religions. The World Language courses at Trinity Hall facilitate a class structure built around the four main skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The classes aim for target language instruction only. Cultural comparisons, connections, and global outreach are a priority over the scope and sequence of the students' language learning journey. FY21 Achievements: Academics: In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic challenged us to extend the walls of Trinity Hall when we pivoted to a remote - but personally connected -- learning model. In FY21 Trinity Hall remained open and operational during the pandemic. 1. Trinity Hall enrolled 308 students for the 2020-2021 school year representing a continuous annual increase in enrollment. 2. Trinity Hall graduated its fifth class of graduates in the midst of a global pandemic. 3. We successfully hosted our mid-term reaccreditation visit with the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools and the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. 4. In May 2021, 222 students took at least one Advanced Placement exam during the school year. 26 students were recognized as AP Scholars with Distinction; 20 students were recognized as AP Scholars with Honor; and 52 were recognized as AP Scholars. 5. One student was named a National Merit Semi-Finalist based on her performance on the PSAT. 6. Virtual learning enhancements for the classrooms included OWLs for every classroom to allow for virtual learning when required due to Covid-19 protocols. Athletics: Trinity Hall students are given the opportunity to participate in 16 sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Spring Track & Field, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, and Winter Track & Field. Covid safety protocols meant that Trinity Hall limited capacity on buses to allow for social distancing when traveling to athletic practices and games. We also procured additional rental facility expenses to minimize capacity in indoor athletic spaces in order to keep student-athletes, faculty, staff, and friends safe amidst the pandemic. Spectators were limited at all indoor competitions. Highlights athletically include: 1. 8 teams had an undefeated regular season. 2. We merited 7 division championships, 1 Monmouth County Championship, 2 Shore county championships, 1 state championship, 2 sectional championships, 1 prep championship, 2 top ten conference finishes and 1 top ten state finishes. 3. Our lacrosse coach won NJ and Shore Conference Coach of the year, 2 division coaches of the year. 4. 28 student-athletes won all-division honors, 1 All American, 2 All State, 5 All Group, 13 All Shore, 3 All League, 1 All County honor recognitions. Student Government and Student Activities: Trinity Hall maintained its virtual”

“Other changes in net assests of fund balances $491,856”