The Next Step Public Charter School

“Relevant information is given to a 3rd party for 990 preparation and review. The completed document is then presented to the executive director, who presents the 990 to the finance committee. Upon the finance committee's review, it is forwarded to the full board for their approval. After final approval, the 990 is filed with the irs.”

“During the annual orientation, all new board members are required to complete and sign a disclosure document. Each person shall complete a disclosure form each year and the policy is reviewed annually by each member of the board. Prior to board action involving a conflict of interest, the board member having a conflict of interest shall disclose all facts related to the conflict of interest. Such disclosure is reflected in the minutes of the meeting and the board addresses the matter in a way to ensure the best interests of the school are furthered. The board member who has a conflict of interest shall recuse themselves from participating in the decision except to respond to questions.”

“The executive director's compensation is determined and approved by the board of directors using salary surveys, form 990's of other organizations and other appropriate information related to comparable positions of similar sized organizations. This review of executive compensation most recently occured on april 16, 2016.”

“All governing documents, policies and financial statements are forwarded to the district of columbia public charter school board, which provides oversite and distribution of relevant information to the public. The form 990 is made available upon request and is available on guidestar.org for public inspection.”

“Continue their education," as declared in the mission statement. In practice, the next step pcs offers three academic programs for opportunity youth: english as a second language (esl), ged english and ged espaol. Students experience comprehensive and holistic resources to ensure success, as facilitated by the division of student support and engagement-case management, childcare, transportation resources, food and diaper resources, career and life skills advising, as well as mental health services. Students at the next step pcs are exposed to their career aspirations, as well as college. Through dual enrollment, and the forthcoming early college, students at the next step pcs receive the support necessary to achieve their academic goals, while also successfully pursuing postsecondary education.”

“Interest rate swap 174,558”