South Dakota Parent Connection

“The Executive Committee consists of the officers and immediate past Board President (if still a member of the Board of Directors) and no more than three other members of the Board of Directors as appointed by the Board of Directors as they see fit. The President shall be the Chairperson of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall carry out and act upon the established policy of the corporation as defined by the Board, perform other duties as designated by the Board, and report to the directors at each meeting of the Board as directed.”

“The Board of Directors constitutes the membership. Any person becomes a member upon his/her selection to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of not less than 51% parents of a child with a disability.”

“Each member has one vote at all members' meetings and has the right to vote for the directors of the organization.”

“At the annual meeting, the members elect the Board of Directors and officers.”

“The Executive Director and the contracted accountant review the Form 990 before it is filed. A copy of the 990 will be provided to the board prior to filing with the IRS.”

“Board members and all staff are covered by the Conflict of Interest Policy. The determination of whether a conflict exists is made at Board level and the actual conflicts are reviewed at Board level. If there is a conflict, the board member with the conflict abstains from voting and this is reflected in the minutes.”

“The Finance Committee reviews current compensation, comparable positions (State DOL), and resources available for the Executive Director. The Finance Committee works with the Executive Director and contracted accountant to review other staff compensation utilizing the same criteria. The process is performed annually.”

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

“Youth Retreats to assist youth and families with transition to adulthood.”

“Parent Training & Information Purchased Services: Program service expenses 2,421. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,421. Family to Family, Health Information Center Purchased Services: Program service expenses 1,703. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,703. Navigator Purchased Services: Program service expenses 17,088. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,088. Rural Health Purchased Services: Program service expenses 47,493. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,493. State of South Dakota Purchased Services: Program service expenses 21,601. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,601. Other Purchased Services: Program service expenses 4,774. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 13. Total expenses 4,787.”