Partnership 4 Kids Inc

“Lisa yanney roskens michael and gail yanney daughter mary ann holland richard holland daughter john murante melissa murante spouse”

“A draft of the form 990 is reviewed by the financial controller, vice president of administration and the executive director prior to filing. If any changes are advised, these are made and the return is then filed after final approval.”

“Each member of the board of directors is required to sign a conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. Members are required to comply with the policy during the term of their service and address any concerns by either verbal or written communication.”

“The executive director's salary is determined by the chairman of the board and is based upon the university of nebraska omaha salary survey standards.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request.”

“Partnership 4 kids, inc. Is a non-profit organization that supports a long-term investment in the underserved and unrepresented youth in the omaha public school system. This 20-year partnership with omaha public schools begins at the highest level with the support of the superintendent and continues into the classroom level. Our programs began in 1989 and 1996, respectively, as outgrowths of adopt-a-school programs and local businesses. Today, partnership 4 kids, inc. Is an independent and incorporated 501(c)(3) organization that is a local affiliate of both the midlands and national mentoring partnerships. The mission of this organization promotes the academic and life skills success of students through goal setting, group mentoring, college access and career exploration beginning in kindergarten and continuing into college. Students receive support to achieve goals, graduate from high school and complete a post-secondary education.”

“Justice system prior to intake. The student participates in two or fewer extra-curricular activities which would interfere with meeting the 70% program attendance benchmark. The student qualifies for free/reduced lunch or can demonstrate the financial need for assistance with post-secondary education. Students at a higher risk of failure fall beyond the scope of program boundaries as they require more intense services than volunteer mentors can provide. The program matches volunteer mentors and students with a ratio of 1 volunteer to 4 students. These volunteers, from local community organizations, businesses and corporations, are recruited and screened according to the national mentoring partnership guidelines. They are asked to make a one-year commitment to the students, but are encouraged to make a longer term investment in omaha's youth. The partnership 4 kids, inc. Staff conduct bi-monthly after-school attainment. As students move to the high school level, the curriculum moves to college access based lessons on preparation for higher education in the areas of academics, funding and college entrance processes. Curriculums at both levels are proven successful in the respective middle and high schools areas. Career exploration is provided at all levels of the program. In addition, mentors work with their mentees to set and achieve goals in the areas of relationship building, academic improvement and life skills. Students are supported in applying for financial aid to support post secondary endeavors and are provided with staff support while enrolled as college/post- secondary students. The program strives to provide students with experiences outside of their normal realm of activity. To this purpose, students elect to be involved in summer curriculum activities including sports activities, the arts and community service. The partnerhip 4 kids, inc. Mentoring program meets all expectations of the elements of effective practice standards promoted by the national mentoring partnership.”

“Achievement. Students achieving all three goals during the quarter also have the opportunity to enter their name in drawings for incentive prizes. Parents, teachers and goal buddies are invited to attend each celebration to support their student's success. Sixth grade students achieving 9 of 12 goals during their sixth grade year and missing fewer than 8 days of school during the year receive special recognition at the sixth grade celebration, currently held at the holland center. The mayor's office supports these activities with letters home to parents and the mayor awards trophies to students who have earned the right to attend. Again, parents, teachers and goal buddies are invited to attend each celebration to support their student's success. In addition, the partnership 4 kids, inc. Provides participating elementary schools with school logo/partnership logo polo shirts or t-shirts to wear on volunteer visit days and at celebrations, teacher training in the partnership 4 kids, inc. Program and the skill of goal-setting teacher appreciation lunches to thank teachers for their part in the success of the program. Partnership 4 kids, inc. Provides all materials and volunteers required to support the student's success. New research suggests that the inability to set personal goals is a weak spot for us children and this is hindering their academic achievement. (the wall street journal, wednesday, march 9, 2012) the partnership 4 kids, inc. Goal setting program allows students to learn the skill of goal setting and goal achievement in a unique and supported environment.”

“Special events expenses 142,660 special events expenses -142,660”