Alignment Collaborative for Education Inc.

“The executive director provides the form 990 to the finance committee for review, comment and discussion. A copy is provided to the board of directors prior to submission to irs.”

“Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with board- delegated powers shall sign annually a statement that affirms that such person: 1. Has received a copy of the conflict-of-interest policy. 2. Has read and understands the policy. 3. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and 4. Understands that the corporation is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“Periodic reviews are conducted for the purpose of determining whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable based on competent survey information and are the result of arm's-length bargaining.”

“Documents are made available in electronic format upon request.”

“Ace's mission is to align community resources in support of public school strategies to raise student achievement, improve the health and happiness of our children, create responsible, productive and contributing members of our society, and advance the economic and social well-being of our community.”

“Ace employs a multifaceted approach which is necessary to ensuring generational change that focuses on those who need the most support. This is implemented via teams including: "children prepared to learn & succeed" (assuring that every student is prepared with the skills needed to enter kindergarten and instilled with a love of learning throughout their life. By beginning on a solid foundation, our students will be prepared to reach important benchmarks throughout their educational career.); "skilled workforce (developing a high-quality workforce, from within its own student population, for the best jobs of the future. We will increase the intellectual capital and workforce capacity of the region by aligning the community's education, workforce, and economic development efforts.), and "strong families & healthy communities" (recognizing the equal role of family involvement and community support in student achievement. Good physical, emotional and social health of our families, neighborhoods and communities to create an environment where all children can learn.”