Orchard House Inc.

“The board is notified when a draft is available for review before filing with the irs and the draft is provided upon request.”

“A "statement and disclosure" is signed by each board member stating the following: the orchard house school board of trustees affirms that the trustees and key administrative staff have an obligation to exercise their authority and to carry out the duties of their respective positions for the sole benefits of the school. They should avoid placing themselves in positions in which their personal interests are, or may be, in conflict with the interests of the school. Every trustee and key administrative staff member shall disclose to the board any relationship which he or she or any member of his or her immediate family may have with any person, corporation or other entity with whom the school proposes to enter into any contract or other transaction which will or may result in financial gain or advantage to such trustee or key administrative staff member by reason of such relationship. If any situation arises which would require disclosure of a real or potential conflict of interest, the finance manager will promptly notify the president of the board, copy the head of school, in writing.”

“The head of school's compensation is reviewed annually by the board, compared with survey results provided by vais and nais data at the minimum, and approved by a vote of the board.”

“Orchard house school provides its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“Orchard house school's finance committee is responsible for overseeing the audit yearly. The finance committee reviews the compilation of financial statements in the context of reviewing recorded and disclosed procedures and policies, reevaluates and approves the selection of an independent accountant and is presented with draft documents from the audit process. The committee meets yearly with the independent accountant to review the final audit and answer any questions. The committee chairperson presents the final audit results to the board.”