Child Start Incorporated

“The organization made the following changes to its bylaws during the year: -the vice chair and secretary shall serve as regular members of the finance committee. -addition of audit committee -the audit committee shall: be appointed by the chair; be structured to ensure that the finance committee and audit committee membership is not made up of the same members and that finance committee members are a minority of the audit committee; ensure contract for audit goes out to bid, consistent with fiscal policies timeline and make recommendation to the board for the selection of the auditor during that process; review the audit and make recommendation to the full board for approval of the audit; and participate in the selection of the agency auditor.”

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to the board of directors to review prior to filing with the internal revenue service. The form 990 is either presented at a board meeting or electronically.”

“The organization has written policies that have been adopted by the governing body. All real or apparent conflicts of interest shall be disclosed to the audit committee and the executive director for resolution. Any individual with an actual or perceived conflict of interest is recused from discussion and voting on the matter.”

“The executive committee has general oversight of the organization's human resource plan. Specific duties include yearly evaluation of the executive director of the organization. A competent salary survey is used to benchmark compensation for the position utilizing the northern california wage and compensation survey for nonprofit organizations and/or other studies. This study was last conducted in 2013. The executive committee meets independently of the executive director to discuss his/her performance relative to the position description and goals set for the year. During these deliberations, the committee also considers input obtained from other board members, staff, professional advisors and other informed stakeholders from the community. Once a consensus is reached regarding performance, a similar discussion is held concerning compensation relative to annual performance, overall budget and objectives. The chair of the board then meets with the executive director to discuss and document strengths, weaknesses and goals for the upcoming year. Compensation for the upcoming year is also discussed and documented, subject to approval by the full board as part of the annual budget.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”