Horizon Educational Alliance Inc

“During the tax year, the organization revised its mission statement. The new mission statement was adopted by the board of directors on 2/25/2025. The revision reflects the organization's shift to emphasize increased critical career and life skills to strengthen the regional workforce and better serve its exempt purpose. During the tax year, horizon education alliance, inc. Adopted amended and restated bylaws, effective february 25, 2025. The following significant changes were made to the organization's governing documents: 1. Purpose statement revised: the bylaws were amended to expand the organization's mission, emphasizing the provision of high-quality, innovative educational services through collaboration with schools and community partners, and strengthening the regional workforce. Language was added to clarify compliance with internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). 2. Board of directors structure: the size of the board was reduced from 24 members to a range of 5-13 members. The composition was changed to ensure balanced representation from education, business, and the region, with at least two seats reserved for public education representatives. Staggered terms and indefinite superintendent terms were removed; all directors now generally serve three-year terms, with a limit of three consecutive terms. 3. Board responsibilities: the bylaws now include explicit board responsibilities, such as determining mission and values, approving budgets, developing policies, and hiring/evaluating the chief executive officer. 4. Officer roles: the roles of secretary and treasurer may now be filled by staff members who are not directors. 5. Conflicts of interest policy: a formal conflict of interest policy was adopted within the bylaws, requiring declaration and recusal of board members with material interests in matters before the board. 6. Governance structures: the board is now authorized to appoint a chief executive officer, advisory councils (such as an educational advisory council), and task forces, with clear charters and defined scopes of responsibility. 7. Remote participation: directors are now permitted to participate in meetings via communication technology, with such participation constituting presence in person. 8. Officer start date: the start date for directors and officers was changed from january 1 to july 1, to correspond with the organization's fiscal year. 9. Financial authority: authorization for signing checks and incurring debt was changed from specific officers to individuals designated by the board. These changes were approved by the board of directors on february 24, 2025, and were effective beginning february 25, 2025. Copies of the amended bylaws and meeting minutes approving these changes are maintained in the organization's records.”

“The board of directors receives a copy of the form 990 for review and approval prior to filing with the irs.”

“Each director, principal officer, and member of the board of directors are to review and sign the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis.”

“Consultations with other nonprofit organizations and discussions in meetings of the board of directors.”

“The organization's governing documents and annual financial statements are available upon written request.”

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