Easter Seals Florida Inc.

“An email goes out to all members of the board of directors with a copy of the draft 990 with all attachments. The email highlights specific spots for board members to pay special attention to and will request for them to review the draft in its entirety. They are invited to send questions via email or to attend a virtual meeting to ask questions based on their review. Upon completion of the review, the cfo will give notice to the accountant that we are prepared to approve the 990 for electronic submission.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of his or her interest and must be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees a proposed action. After disclosure of the interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. After it has been determined whether a conflict of interest exists, the board or committee will evaluate the particular action. An interested person with a conflict of interest may make a presentation at the board or committee meeting, but after such presentation he or she shall recuse himself or herself and leave the meeting during discussion of, and the vote on, the action associated with the conflict of interest. If the board or committee has reasonable cause to believe that a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the response of a member and making such further investigation as may be warranted in the circumstances, the board or committee determines that the member has in fact failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary corrective action. The minutes of the board and committee meetings shall contain the names of persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have an interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict was present, and the board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed. The minutes shall also contain the names of the persons who were present for discussion and votes related to the action, the content of the discussion, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the matter. Each board member and key staff member shall annually, or at the time they are elected or appointed, sign a conflict of interest annual disclosure statement which: a. Affirms that such a person as received, read, understand and agrees to comply with the conflict of interest policy, and, b. Lists his or her (and his or her immediate family members or domestic partner's) ownership, investment, fiduciary or governing interest in, or compensation arrangement (including membership on board of other non-profit organizations) with easter seals florida, inc. Or any affiliate, entity or individual with which easter seals florida, inc. Is affiliated. To ensure that easter seals florida, inc. Operates in a manner consistent with all appropriate requirements and regulations, the conflict of interest policy shall be reviewed by the president and ceo and by legal counsel at least every three years.”

“Ceo compensation: 1. Prior to the july board meeting, the cfo will provide the board chair with documentation of the most current salary survey for ceo compensation from easter seals national, as well as data from at least one additional salary survey source. 2. Following completion of the discussion of the ceo evaluation at the executive session of the july board meeting, the board chair will present the comparative salary data for the board's consideration as they determine the compensation package they wish to offer the ceo for the next fiscal year. Any increase in compensation must be approved by the board. 3. If any changes are made to the ceo's compensation, the board chair needs to document that change in writing following the july board meeting. This communication for the board chair shall be forwarded to the cfo for implementation.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Easter seals florida is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities by enriching education, enhancing health, expanding employment and elevating community. For 75 years, easter seals florida has been providing services that help children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs gain greater independence, and achieve personal goals. Our primary services include inclusive home-based early intervention and early intervention assessment, child development, autism services, medical and behavior therapies, disability navigation, camping and recreation, life skills development, employment and workforce development, educational services, adult day health care and senior health and recreation. These services (that span throughout 40 of florida's 67 counties), impacted almost 15,000 individuals and their families and caregivers last year. Easter seals florida directly served 10,018 individuals with disabilities through 21 programs statewide.”

“Childcare services in the igoe amar center in west palm beach were discontinued.”

“Therapists/early interventionists/nurses: program service expenses 5,192,402. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,192,402. Other professional fees: program service expenses 150,005. Management and general expenses 10,554. Fundraising expenses 43,649. Total expenses 204,208.”