Irvine Hebrew Day School

“On december 3, 2019, irvine hebrew day school amended its articles of incorporation to define its exemption as a religious corporation. Irvine hebrew day school is organized under the nonprofit religious corporation law exclusively for religious purposes. The specific purpose of this corporation is to operate a jewish day school.”

“The organization does not have any committees authorized to act on behalf of the board of directors.”

“The president and cfo of the board review the form 990 prior to filing and address any questions. Each board member is then provided a reviewed form 990.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Officers salaries are reviewed and approved by the governing board. Compensation is determined by using comparable data for similarly qualified persons aligned with the nais organization and the jewish network. The organization keeps documentation and recordkeeping with respect to the compensation process.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request and board approval.”

“The judaic studies curriculum emphasizes the fundamentals of hebrew reading, writing and speaking, jewish history, holidays, jewish values, torah, the jewish life cycle, the land of israel and prayer. Ihds is committed to promoting religious and spiritual growth in our students. Our core beliefs are infused in all aspects of our education and we view judaism and its torah teachings as a key element in social, emotional and behavioral development. This is accomplished by identifying specific spiritual goals in the areas of belief, relationship with g-d, mitzvot (good deeds) and contribution to the greater jewish community. We are guided by the principal goal of creating upstanding, compassionate, knowledgeable, spiritual and committed jewish citizens of the world. General studies include a fully comprehensive and interdisciplinary language arts, mathematics, science, technology, social studies spiral curriculum. Art, music and physical education are also woven into our daily curriculum. Our dual focus for success includes both academic rigor and social emotional learning, preparing our students for the highest levels of career and college readiness. The standards of excellence are set at and above the california common core state standards while considering the uniqueness and varying developmental levels of all students. In line with the school's mission, students are taught the value of diversity and a commitment to the betterment of family, community, the environment and humanity. The secular program has equal focus of high expectations of academic excellence integrated with an emphasis on social emotional learning.”

“Ihds is committed to promoting religious and spiritual growth in our students. Our core beliefs are infused in all aspects of our education and we view judaism and its torah teachings as a key element in social, emotional and behavioral development. This is accomplished by identifying specific spiritual goals in the areas of belief, relationship with g-d, mitzvot (good deeds) and contribution to the greater jewish community. We are guided by the principal goal of creating upstanding, compassionate, knowledgeable, spiritual and committed jewish citizens of the world. General studies include a fully comprehensive and interdisciplinary language arts, mathematics, science, technology, social studies spiral curriculum. Art, music and physical education are also woven into our daily curriculum. Our dual focus for success includes both academic rigor and social emotional learning, preparing our students for the highest levels of career and college readiness. The standards of excellence are set at and above the california common core state standards while considering the uniqueness and varying developmental levels of all students. In line with the school's mission, students are taught the value of diversity and a commitment to the betterment of family, community, the environment and humanity. The secular program has equal focus of high expectations of academic excellence integrated with an emphasis on social emotional learning.”