Demopolis City Schools Foundation Inc.

“The board consists of 35 members. Of the 35 members, 13 are standing members that come from leading businesses in the community. The other members are selected by the existing board from educators and other members of the community interested in improving the education quality of the demopolis city school system. The size and composition of the board is large enough and varied enough to represent the entire community and all board members become members of the foundation.”

“All members of the board are members of the foundation. They approve all decisions of the executive committee. The executive committee approves all decisions of other committes of the foundation. There is no direct action voted on by other members of the foundation separate from the board. As noted above, the board is composed of members of the foundation.”

“Copies of the return were submitted to each board member for review prior to filing by email. Each board member was given the opportunity to question any item on the return.”

“The officers, board members and executive director are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. The board is cognizant of each member's employment outside the foundation. The board monitors committee assignments for members in light of potential conflicts of interest.”

“The executive director's salary is approved by the board through a three step process. First the budget committee prepares the budget that includes the recommended salary for the executive director. The budget is then presented to the executive committee. The executive committee approves the budget which is submitted to the full board for final approval.”

“Not applicable. The foundation has only one employee that is the executive director.”

“All organizational documents and tax returns are available at the office of the foundation upon request.”

“Volunteers serve on various committees and provide the man power for fund raising and other activities of the foundation.”