The Metropolitan Community College Foundation

“The members of the foundation shall be the members of the board of trustees of the junior college district of metropolitan kansas city, missouri dba the metropolitan community college (mcc). Any person who ceases to be a member of such board of trustees shall cease to a member of the foundation.”

“The only powers of the members shall be to approve or reject nominees to the foundation board of directors and to remove the entire foundation board from office.”

“The trustees of the junior college district of metropolitan kansas city missouri dba metropolitan community college is a related entity and must approve the decisions of the foundation board, per the foundation's bylaws.”

“Each voting member of the finance committee will be mailed or e-mailed a copy of the form 990 to review prior to a finance committee meeting upon which the form 990 will be reviewed, discussed and voted on for acceptance. At the next board meeting the full board will have a copy of the form 990 to accept at the recommendation of the finance committee.”

“THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS ADOPTED DURING FYE 2010 AND IT IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY DURING THE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER BOARD MEETING. The Board and any staff member provided by MCC to assist the Board and/or the organization must comply with section 105.454 of Missouri Revised Statutes on conflicts of interest as well as any other state law governing official conduct. Any Board member who has a substantial, personal or private interest in any measure, contract, order, policy or regulation proposed or pending before the Board of Directors must disclose that interest to the president of the board, or to the vice president if the president has such interest, and such disclosure shall be recorded in the minutes of the board. Substantial, personal or private interest is defined as ownership by the individual, his spouse, or his dependent children, whether singularly or collectively,directly or indirectly of: (1) 10% or more of any business entity; or (2) an interest having a value of $10,000 or more; or (3) the receipt of a salary, gratuity, or other compensation or remuneration of $5,000 or more, per year from any individual, partnership, organization, or association within any calendar year. If a board member has a conflict, the individual shall neither vote nor endeavor to influence the organization in any such matter. Upon request of the subject board, the affected individual shall leave the boardroom while the matter is discussed and a vote, if any, shall be recorded in the minutes of the board.”

“The foundation makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request to its administrative office.”

“Preparing students, serving communities, and creating opportunities by carrying out certain charitable, educational, literacy, and scientific purposes of the college.”

“The foundation supports the mission of the junior college district of metropolitan kansas city, missouri dba the metropolitan community college (mcc) of preparing students, serving communities, and creating opportunities by carrying out certain charitable, educational, literacy, and scientific purposes of the college.”

“As the nonprofit fundraising arm for mcc, the foundation services over 43,000 students annually by addressing their financial and educational needs through scholarships, educational enhancement programs, and the improvement of learning facilities. Many programs take place on the five mcc campuses around the metropolitan area including the annual storytelling celebration hosted by mcc maple woods. The event draws 20,000 to over 100 venues across the area celebrating the rich diversity of culture and history through telling stories. The foundation administers scholarships and endowments, sports alumni and donor recognition events, and leads the annual fundraising campaign. Other projects include the emergency book fund which provides assistance to students in purchasing needed text books and lab supplies, providing awards for art shows held at the carter art center, and activities and programs held on the various campuses and in the community throughout.”