Arc Broward Inc.

“The form 990 was prepared by controller, cfo, president/ceo, and the independent accountants. The form 990 was given to and reviewed by the audit and finance committee and the board of directors prior to being finalized.”

“Conflicts are disclosed at each board meeting if applicable and such is included in the official minutes of each meeting. At the board's annual meeting, each board member signs the conflict policy and any further disclosure required by the board members is provided.”

“An executive compensation policy has been adopted. A self-evaluation by executive is provided to the governance committee in its capacity as the executive compensation committee; comparable compensation information is obtained and reviewed; feedback is obtained from entire governing body; written review includes objective scoring and text, goals and objectives, progress, succession discussion; written and oral feedback is provided, minutes included specific compensation adjustments, if any and are signed by board chair along with a written payroll change notice for processing any adjustments. The ceo performs a review of other key employees after receiving written self-evaluation from each; objective scoring and written feedback is provided along with goals and objectives; oral feedback is provided, signatures obtained of employee and ceo; written payroll change notice form is used to direct any adjustment in compensation, title, hours, etc. Comparability data is informal but considered.”

“BY REQUEST.”

“The organization served nearly 1,200 individuals from those who are extremely behaviorally challenged to those who are preparing to enter the workforce; it publishes numerous informational brochures, newsletters and a website at www.arcbroward.com and has a robust social media presence including facebook, youtube, twitter, linked-in, instagram etc. The organization is a regional leader, providing the services needed to help children and adults with disabilities and other life challenges to achieve their educational, career and personal goals. The organization operates a continuum of diverse programs for children, youth, adults and seniors. The organization has a dedicated and experienced leadership team that is endlessly mission-driven. The organization has been nationally accredited by carf, the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, for 33 years. It is licensed by a multitude of entities in the various programs and social enterprises including childcare licensing, florida department of health and florida department of education. In august 2019, arc educates received accreditation from the accrediting council for continuing education and training (accet).”

“Life challenges. Arc broward is a regional leader, providing the services needed to help children and adults with disabilities and other life challenges to achieve their educational, career and personal goals. The organization operates a continuum of diverse programs for children, youth, adults and seniors. The organization has a dedicated and experienced leadership team that is endlessly mission-driven. The organization has been nationally accredited by carf, the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, for 33 years. It is licensed by a multitude of entities in the various programs and social enterprises including childcare licensing, florida department of health and florida department of education. In august 2019, arc educates received accreditation from the accrediting council for continuing education and training (accet).”

“Instruction as well as providing well coordinated behavioral, medical and social service supports. In response to the covid-19 pandemic, the day programs were performed in-person during the fiscal year.”

“ARC EDUCATES SPECIALIZES IN PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK IN THE CULINARY ARTS, HUMAN SERVICES, material handling and animal care fields. ARC CULINARY: PROVIDES QUALITY, COMPETITIVELY PRICED CATERING SERVICES FOR A VARIETY OF OCCASIONS INCLUDING WEDDINGS, PARTIES AND BUSINESS LUNCHES. THE REVENUE GENERATED THROUGH THE NONPROFIT CATERING BUSINESS GOES DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT THE CULINARY JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM, HELPING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND BUILD NEW FUTURES. ARC CULINARY ALSO BEGAN PROVIDING MANAGED FOOD SERVICES TO AGENCIES IN BROWARD COUNTY WHO SERVE PEOPLE WITH barriers. ARC CULINARY IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF CATALYST KITCHENS, A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO BREAKING THE CYCLE OF JOBLESSNESS, POVERTY AND HUNGER THROUGH A VARIETY OF FOOD RELATED/CULINARY PROGRAMS.”

“THE ORGANIZATION SERVED NEARLY 1,200 INDIVIDUALS and IS A REGIONAL LEADER, PROVIDING THE SERVICES NEEDED TO HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL, CAREER AND PERSONAL GOALS. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE AGENCY WAS PROUD TO RECEIVE THE GREATER SUNRISE (WESTON) CHAMBER BUSINESS HERO AWARD AND THE BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION NATIONAL DISABILITIES EMPLOYMENT PROCLAMATION. EXPENSES: $ 714,248. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0. REVENUE: $ 14,627.”

“The organization's oversight process for its annual audit and selection process for its independent accountant has not changed from the previous year.”