Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls

“A copy of the 990 return was provided to the executive director and accounting staff for review and approval. This copy was then reviewed and approved by the finance committee and the full board prior to filing. The organization's paid preparer is available for questions and comments.”

“In the event of a conflict of interest, the member of the board of directors who has the conflict will be excluded from voting on any matters associated with the conflict of interest.”

“Based on experience, training, and comparable area salaries, the executive committee brings a recommendation for the executive director's compensation package to the full board of directors. The full board of directors then votes on the recommendation.”

“All documents are available upon request at the organization's offices during normal hours of operations.”

“State. There are 400 immigration actions ongoing at any one time.”

“Skills. Froggy reads: serving k-5 students new to the united states and to the english language. A respect for traditional languages is maintained while teaching the english skills necessary to succeed in school froggy reads is a reading recovery program done in small groups for ell immigrant and refugee students from four local sioux falls schools. School staff members recommend specific students to come to our programming. Native youth club: serving k-5 students to celebrate and increase awareness of cultural traditions, history, symbolism, and language of all native americans. Enrollment is open to all students that attend school in sioux falls and the surrounding area. We follow the sd dept of education, seven essential standards and understandings provided by the office of indian education self-defense/judo: serving k-5 students, an progressively intensive program with professionally qualified instructors teaching both the physical skills and the mental discipline integral to the practice of this martial art. Students are also encouraged to explore various other methods for conflict-resolution and emotional-response control. This class is open to all sioux falls elementary students. C.a.r.e (cultural appreciation, respect, and education) camp: serving k-5 students in the summer with 4 bi-weekly academic sessions offering unique cultural experiences, recreational opportunities, nutritional education, artists in residence and field trips. Ethnic youth day: serving typically ell middle schoolers (typically 6th graders) for a one- day event with very special activities and guests developed to enhance the students' enthusiasm for stem (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills and careers. Schools that we provide transportation from: jane addams, hawthorne, rosa parks and cleveland.”

“The multi-cultural center of sioux falls offers many other programs to assist in providing charitable, educational, scientific, and religious services and opportunities that will, in part, further a better understanding of, and for, the many different cultural heritages of the citizens of sioux falls. Some of the programs include cultural celebrations, workforce development programs, ethnic communities/law enforcement program, educational presentations on cultural and diversity training, adult english language classes, other language classes, career closet, housing partnerships and the coliseum.”