North Carolina High School Athletic

“The organization's form 990 is reviewed prior to filing by the organization's director of business and finance and commissioner.”

“During the annual board of directors meeting, the directors are asked if they have conflicts of interest that would prevent them from being on the board during the upcoming year and must sign a conflict of interest form.”

“New hire salaries and pay increases are reviewed by the finance and personnel committee and approved by the board of directors. A salary schedule was developed during the 2019-2020 year by outside human resource consulation and comparative data was used based on other state association salaries for comparable work, salaries within the local area, salaries for nonprofits and salaries for organizations of similar size. Additionally, the payscale is reviewed and updated every 2-3 years to adjust for cost of living.”

“New hire salaries and pay increases are reviewed by the finance and personnel committee and approved by the board of directors. A salary schedule was developed during the 2019-2020 year by outside human resource consulation and comparative data was used based on other state association salaries for comparable work, salaries within the local area, salaries for nonprofits and salaries for organizations of similar size. Additionally, the payscale is reviewed and updated every 2-3 years to adjust for cost of living.”

“The organization makes its form 1023 and 990 available for public inspection upon request at their office. The organization also provides copies via email to interested parties.”

“The mission of the nchsaa is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs in north carolina that support and enrich the educational experience of students; the administration of the state's interscholastic education-based athletics programs for its member high schools in nc through a memorandum of understanding between the nchsaa and nc state board of education; the education and training of game officials of school athletic events; the administration of educational programs for high school students, coaches, and athletic administrators.”

“There were 436 member schools in 2023-2024 with over 200,000 student- athletes participating. The main publication created annually is the nchsaa handbook which includes rules & regulations, penalty code, appeals process, sports regulations, playoff procedures, and general requirements for member schools and student athletes. The handbook is distributed to every member school and is available on-line. Administration of the state's athletic program for its member schools, including the education and training of 5500-6000 game officials. Each member school received funds to support students, coaches, administrators and officials engaged in sports.”

“A total of 18 scholarships totaling 20,000 were awarded. Additionally, 10 stipends totaling 1,400 were provided to individual students related to student athlete advisory council and an internship. Total awards to individuals was 21,400. Twenty-eight high schools, plus one school system with eight high schools, for a total of 36 high schools, received education-based grants totaling 124,389 in the focus areas of a) health, safety & wellness, and b) small equipment. An additional 38,087 was awarded to member schools in stipends related to partner-sponsored platforms, the scholar-athlete recognition program, the commissioner's trophy community service program and exemplary school awards, in addition to providing 44 partial reimbursements for caa/cmaa certificates in the amount of 21,775.”

“The finance committee has oversight responsibility for the financial statements. This has not changed from the prior year.”