Higher Achievement Program Inc.

“The form 990 was reviewed and approved by the finance committee and provided to the board members prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to the board of directors and the principal officers of higher achievement program, inc. All conflict of interest discussions are documented in connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest. An interested person is required to disclose the existence and nature of their financial interest to the directors or committee members considering the proposed transaction. After such disclosure, the interested person leaves the meeting while the remaining board or committee members discuss the matter and vote on whether a conflict of interest exists. The chair of the board or committee may appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction. If a more advantageous transaction is not reasonably attainable, the disinterested members of the board or committee determine whether to enter into the transaction. If the board or a committee has reason to believe that a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, that member has an opportunity to explain the situation. If, upon further investigation, it is determined that the board member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, appropriate action is taken.”

“The executive committee reviews the chief executive officer's compensation annually. Increases are based on subjective performance evaluations by the committee, taking into consideration data of comparative positions in like organizations. All other employees' compensation is reviewed annually and increases are granted based on performance.”

“Higher achievement does not make its governing documents open to the public. The organization posts its audited annual financial statements on its website and will make its conflict of interest policy available upon request.”

“Bank fees: program service expenses 10,583. Management and general expenses 4,720. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15,303. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 32,550. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 32,550. Consulting: program service expenses 814,582. Management and general expenses 255,978. Fundraising expenses 234,667. Total expenses 1,305,227.”

“Higher achievement has not changed its process regarding the oversight of the independent audit and selection of independent auditors during the fiscal year.”