Edmond North Band Boosters Inc

“On 12/2/15 the organization adopted the following amendments to its bylaws: annual tax filing policy (requiring returns be prepared by an experienced tax professional) conflict of interest policy document retention and destruction policy executive compensation approval policy whistleblower policy form 990 board & management review policy joint venture policy”

“There were 162 students in the band in 2015. Of those students, 68 parents were members of the booster club.”

“Voting membership in the booster club is open, through a single membership or a family membership to any parent, legal guardian, or grandparent of a student participating in any program sponsored by the edmond north high school band.”

“All disbursements shall be made pursuant to the individual line items in the approved budget. The board of directors shall have the authority to re-allocate expenses within the approved budget. The board of directors shall also have the authority to approve disbursements of 500 or less per unbudgeted item. The general membership will vote on disbursements of unbudgeted expenses greater than 500. Approval by the membership is required before any expense can go beyond the total annual budgeted expense.”

“The board of directors shall provide for an annual review of the booster's books and records, including form 990, by 3 members of the boosters (at least one non-officer). Checklists have been prepared to ensure that new officers are aware of tax reporting requirements. This review committee will prepare a report and submit it to a regular meeting of the boosters within ninety days of the end of the fiscal year and within 90 days of the filing of the 990. The reports shall became a part of the permanent organization records. This review will also be performed in the event the treasurer is replaced during the course of a fiscal year. Form 990 is to be prepared by a tax professional experienced in tax exempt organizations each year.”

“All governing documents, financial statements, and tax returns are available upon request.”

“This organization supplements funds not provided by the school district to keep the edmond north high school band program operating successfully. It also provides numerous volunteer hours to insure the success of the program. The band booster club is organized under the laws of the state of oklahoma for charitable, educational, scientific and religious purposes as set forth in its certificate of incorporation. The purpose of the booster club is to: 1. Instill and maintain interest of students, parents, and the community of edmond in all phases of the edmond north high school band program. 2. To build and maintain an organization of parents and patrons who will help promote the general activities of the band program. 3. To cooperate with the directors and the school administration in any and all phases of the band program. 4. To provide emotional and physical support to the students participating in activities sponsored by the band program. 5. To enter into and carry on fundraising projects to support these purposes.”