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“Executive commmittee - the board by resolution may create an executive committee consisting of three (3) or more directors designated by the board, having such powers and duties, not inconsistent with subsection (a) hereof or any existing delegation of powers to a committee of directors, as may be provided in the resolution creating such committee as initially adopted or as thereafter supplemented or amended by further resolution adopted by similar vote. Additionally, the executive committee shall have and may exercise when the board is not in session all of the powers of the board in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation other than the powers listed in subsection (a) hereof; provided, however, that all actions of the executive committee shall be presented at the next meeting of the board.”

“Board members sara dial and jack henry have a business relationship.”

“The organization updated the bylaws during may of the reporting year. The changes are as follows: both the board chair and the president to have responsibility for presiding at board meetings and the "vice president" being changed to "vice chair" throughout the bylaws.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by management. Once the draft is available, it is reviewed by management and any changes incorporated into the filing. Once this detailed review is complete, the draft of the form 990 is presented to the board of directors for their review and comments prior to filing with the irs.”

“At each board and committee meeting, if there is a discussion of selecting or engaging a vendor or service provider, all in attendance are asked to recuse themselves from this discussion if there could be a perceived conflict. Annually, the organization reviews and discusses the conflict of interest policy and requests that each board member list and acknowledge any known conflicts.”

“On an annual basis, the board of directors reviews the compensation for the president/ceo by comparing their compensation to the compensation of individuals in like positions, in comparable organizations using forms 990, compensation studies, and other available data. The board then approves any changes in compensation based on this information. The ceo reviews the compensation for the coo and cfo by comparing his compensation to the compensation of individuals in like positions, in comparable organizations using forms 990, compensation studies, and/or other available data. These decisions are documented in the employee's personnel file.”

“The organization will provide in a timely manner, governing documents including its conflict of interest policies, and financial statements when requested in writing or in person.”

“Payroll fees: program service expenses 19,115. Management and general expenses 3,713. Fundraising expenses 1,553. Total expenses 24,381. Contract services: program service expenses 148,755. Management and general expenses -1,610. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 147,145. Instructional contract services: program service expenses 333,840. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 333,840.”