Safe Children Coalition Inc.

“The organization's bylaws were amended, approved by the board of directors and adopted effective as of december 7, 2023 as follows: old article 2: purpose 2.1 this corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable purposes as follows: (a) to provide services to neglected, abused, homeless and at risk children and their families seeking to prevent the aforesaid conditions alone and in cooperation with other organizations, (b) to render such services to the community intended to secure better economic, social and moral conditions for children and their families. (c) to engage in and do any and all lawful activities necessary or desirable for the accomplishment of any of the above described objectives and purposes. Is amended as revised article 2: purpose 2.1 this corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable purposes as outlined in the articles of incorporation. Old subarticle 5.4 the board of directors may require any board officer to give security for the faithful performance of his/her duties. Has been eliminated from the amended and restated bylaws. Old subarticles 4.3 thru 4.6: 4.3 the board of the corporation shall exercise the rights, powers, and privileges of the directors of a corporation organized under the non profit corporation laws of florida. Subject to the limitation of the articles of incorporation, the bylaws, and the law, all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of the board of directors. The powers of the board of directors include, but not limited to, approving the annual budget of the corporation, establishing policies and procedures, and hiring the chief executive officer. 4.4 if the office of any director, member of a committee or other officer becomes vacant, the remaining directors in office, by a majority vote, may appoint any qualified person to fill such vacancy, who shall hold office for the unexpired term. 4.5 any one or more directors may be removed with or without cause by vote of a majority of the entire board of directors at a special meeting of the board of directors called for that purpose. 4.6 the number of directors may be increased by amendment of these bylaws by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors, at an annual meeting of the board of directors or at a special meeting called for that purpose, and by like vote the additional directors may be chosen at such meeting or thereafter. Have been restated as new subarticle 4.3: 4.3 in the event of removal of a director, the board shall proceed with such removal in the manner provided in florida statute 617.0808 as amended from time to time. Old subarticle 4.15 no compensation shall be paid to directors or advisory committee members, as such, for their services. A director or committee member and any entity or person with whom a director or committee member is employed or otherwise affiliated may not deal with this corporation, directly or indirectly, as vendor, purchaser, employee, and agent or otherwise, unless the following conditions are met: (a) the proposed contract is disclosed to the board of directors and approved by the board of directors, including the consideration to be given by this corporation for the contract; (b) the compensation is necessary, reasonable and fair with respect to this corporation and does not exceed the related benefit given to this corporation; (c) the contract goes through this corporation's approved bid process as outlined in its procurement policies; and (d) each director and/or committee member so involved in the business transaction or potential business transaction abstains from any board of directors' discussions and from board of directors' votes and such abstention is documented in the minutes of the meeting. Provided, however, the conditions in the immediately preceding sentence shall not apply to this corporation's bank depository (including savings, money market, certificates of deposit, operating or other simila”

“New article 7: conflict of interest 7.1 conflict of interest, or even the appearance of conflict of interest, by board members or staff must not compromise the mission of the corporation. Conflict of interest means any financial or other interest that conflicts with an individual's service because it could impair the individual's objectivity or create an unfair advantage for any person or organization. Consequently, there exists between the corporation and its board members, officers, and management employees a fiduciary duty, which carries with it a broad and unbending duty of loyalty and fidelity. The board members, officers, and management employees are responsible for administering the affairs of the corporation honestly and prudently and exercising their best care, skill, and judgment for the sole benefit of the corporation. Those persons shall exercise the utmost good faith in all transactions involved in their duties. They shall not use their positions with the corporation, or knowledge gained therefrom for their personal benefit. The organization's interests must have priority in all decisions and actions. 7.2 this policy applies to all directors, officers, committee members, and all employees who can influence the actions of the corporation (collectively, "covered persons"). Each covered person shall receive a copy of this policy and shall sign an acknowledgment that they have received, understand, and shall comply with this policy. 7.3 a conflict of interest may arise if a covered person has a disqualifying relationship with third parties dealing with the corporation. A "disqualifying relationship" means formal affiliation with an organization other than the corporation (such as being an officer, director, trustee, member, owner [either as a sole proprietor or partner], shareholder, employee, or agent), or relationship by blood, marriage or significant long-term relationship with a person so affiliated with such an organization. 7.4 the areas of conflicting interest listed above and the relations that may give rise to conflict are not exhaustive. Conceivably, conflicts might arise in other areas or through other relations. It is assumed that the covered persons will recognize such sites and relations by analogy. Corporation expects that all covered persons will abide by the spirit and the letter of this policy. The fact that one of the interests described in section 8.3 exists does not mean necessarily that a conflict exists, or that the conflict, if it exists, is material enough to be of practical importance, or if material that upon full disclosure of all relevant facts and circumstances that it is necessarily adverse to the interests of the corporation. However, the board's policy is that any potentially conflicting interest shall be disclosed before any transaction is consummated. It shall be the continuing responsibility of covered persons to scrutinize their transactions and outside business interests and relationships for potential conflicts and to make such disclosures immediately. 7.5 transactions with related parties may be undertaken only if all of the following are observed: (a) a material transaction is fully disclosed; (b) the related party is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction but may provide information if requested to do so; (c) the board has determined, by the affirmative vote of a majority of disinterested directors, that the transaction is in the corporation's best interest. Disclosure within the corporation should be made to the board chair or president, who shall determine whether an apparent conflict exists and is material and who shall bring such matters, if material, to the board. The board shall determine whether a conflict exists and is material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to the corporation. The decision of the board on these matters will rest in their”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. It is reviewed by the organization's management. A paper or electronic copy of the return is provided to all board members. Form 990 is presented at a regular board meeting where the floor is open for questions and discussion.”

“Annually, conflict of interest statements are provided and signed by all directors, officers and employees who are exempt or in key positions and all transactions must be authorized. Transactions with directors, officers and employees of the organization are discouraged. Should a transaction involving a director, officer or employee be deemed necessary, the conflict of interest must be submitted to the audit committee for approval.”

“The ceo's compensation is reviewed annually by the governance committee of the board of directors using comparability data. This data may be provided by an independent consultant of the organization's hr department. The review process is documented and all findings and recommendations are presented to the full board of directors.”

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

“Safe children coalition, inc. Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1945 committed to providing a diverse array of services to the most disadvantaged and at-risk youth and families in our community. Since 1997, scc has been the contracted lead agency with the department of children and families to provide foster care, adoptions and related child welfare services in circuit 12, covering sarasota, manatee and desoto counties. Scc leads a collaboration of various local community organizations to deliver a comprehensive range of child welfare services for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Last year, scc served over 7,600 children and families in foster care, adoption, and prevention and diverion programs. Scc helps over 140 youth get adopted annually. In addition to child welfare services, scc also provides an array of other social services including prevention, diversion, education, training, and personal development. Scc operates the only shelter in sarasota for homeless, foster, and runaway youth aged 10-17 years. The youth shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is contracted through the florida network of youth and family services, inc. To provide voluntary care to children in need of services (cins) at no cost. Scc provides early childhood literacy through our home instruction for parents of preschool youngsters (hippy) program with services to more than 230 parents and children each year. Hippy is a home-based early childhood education program for parents of 2-5 year olds. The program aims to enhance a child's development and prepare them for school success. During the year over 19,000 books were read. Our homeless youth education support program (schoolhouse link) serves more than 800 homeless youth every year. This program provides support for unaccompanied youth facing unique challenges and also supports entire families by linking them with essential service providers and community resources. Our achievers program assists over 150 youth with college and career preparation, personal development, community service, leadership, cultural enrichment and career opportunities.”

“Volunteers help children to improve their reading skills, tutor and counsel youth, participate in fundraising events, obtain and organize clothes or school supplies for needy children and participate as board and committee members.”

“Change in beneficial interest in net assets of scc foundation, inc. 347,002. Equity loss on investment -51,229.”

“The organization has an audit committee which is responsible for audit oversight and selection of an independent accountant.”