Mcintosh Trail E C D C

“Membership on the board is by recommendations from the parents, staff, other board or policy council members, volunteers and community members in accordance with the by-laws. The full board votes on the nominated person. According to head start guidelines, mcintosh must have individuals on the board with expertise in early childhood education, business administration/ finance or community affairs and legal or use consultants for those areas if no members qualify. Mcintosh also strives to have members representing all seven of the counties the organization serves.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 is reviewed by the governing board chair before filing.”

“A conflict of interest policy is included in the organization's code of conduct. Employees, board members and policy council members are asked to sign the code of conduct annually. Potential conflicts of interest are evaluated for new board members before they are accepted. The board discusses any emerging conflicts throughout the year.”

“The organization conducts a wage comparability study every 3 years for employees whose salaries are funded by federal sources. Area surveys for similar organizations are reviewed as well as deparment of labor statistics.”

“The organization conducts a wage comparability study every 3 years for employees whose salaries are funded by federal sources. Area surveys for similar organizations are reviewed as well as deparment of labor statistics.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public through the use of the organization's website. A link on the home page allows visitors to view the annual report. Minutes of governing board meetings and certified audit reports are available at the administrative office upon request by the public. The organization's form 990 is made available to the public at guidestar.org.”

“233 families received information on child abuse and neglect services 216 families received information on health education 233 families received information on parenting education head start programs: butts, henry, lamar, newton, pike, spalding, and upson counties 294 children from 268 families were served representing the following demographics: 40 homeless families 32 children received individualized education programs 20 children diagnosed with developmental delays 237 children had dental exams; 1 child received dental referrals 115 families received crisis intervention early head start: butts, henry, lamar, newton, pike, spalding, and upson counties/expansion: butts, spalding, upson 176 children from 176 families were served representing the following demographics: 14 pregnant women received pre-natal care 175 families were 100% below poverty line; 8 were on public assistance 25 homeless families 23 children referred for mental health evaluation (ifsp) 72 families received information on crisis intervention 158 families received information on child abuse and neglect services 201 families received information on parenting education”

“Book / tax depreciation difference 179,121”

“The organization is in the process of undergoing an audit for the year ended march 31, 2022. However, the audit is not yet completed. As such, the form 990 is being prepared with information available at this time. The form 990 will need to be amended once the audit is completed.”