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.”

“334 families received information on child abuse and neglect services 210 families received information on health education 196 families received information on parenting education 4 families received information on substance abuse prevention head start programs: butts, henry, lamar, newton, pike, spalding, and upson counties 294 children from 334 families were served representing the following demographics: 24 homeless families 36 children received individualized education programs 34 children diagnosed with developmental delays 233 children had dental exams; 3 children received dental referrals 68 families received crisis intervention early head start: butts, henry, lamar, newton, pike, spalding, and upson counties/expansion: butts, spalding, upson 176 children from 196 families were served representing the following demographics: 17 pregnant women received pre-natal care 158 families were 100% below poverty line; 3 were on public assistance 17 homeless families 20 children referred for mental health evaluation (ifsp) 23 families received information on crisis intervention 119 families received information on child abuse and neglect services 112 families received information on parenting education.”

“To correct for adjustments made as a result of the fye 2022 audit, primarily related adjustments to record capital leases and lease liabilities. The 990 was filed prior to the audit being completed.”

“The organization is in the process of undergoing an audit for the year ended march 31, 2023 and will also undergo an audit for the year ended march 31, 2024. However, the audits are not yet completed. As such, the form 990 is being prepared with information available at this time. The form 990s will be amended once the audits are completed.”