Rogers Public Education Foundation

“990 is reviewed and approved by the board of directors and executive director prior to filing.”

“All board members shall disclose any actual or potential personal or financial conflicts of interest that they may have as it relates to any business of the corporation. This includes but is not limited to grants, nominations, hiring decisions, contractual relationships, investments, and purchase agreements. A financial conflict may exist when any member, directly or indirectly, through work, investment, or family stands to benefit financially from a transaction with the corporation. A personal conflict may exist when a decision made by the corporation benefits the member individually, their family, or close friend. After the disclosure is made the remaining board members shall determined whether a conflict of interest exists by a majority vote. If the board determined a conflict exists, the interested board member shall be excluded from voting on the matter in question. The remaining board members will then, by a majority vote, determine whether to proceed with the transaction or decision despite the conflict, determining whether the transaction or decision is in the best interest of the corporation. Board members disclose information upon acceptance of a board seat and periodically throughout the term as needed.”

“Form 990 is available to the public upon request.”

“The rogers public education foundation (rpef) promotes and enhances the quality of education in our community by collecting and distributing money for worthwhile academic programs. These are programs that would not normally be funded through conventional means. The rpef also recognizes and rewards the achievements of students and teachers in the rogers public school district.”