Friends of Porter Ranch Community School

“Article 4 of the bylaws of friends of porter ranch community school defines membership as: a. The corporation shall have one class of members, and each member shall have equal voting and other rights. B. Every person who is the parent or guardian of one or more children enrolled in porter ranch community school (the "school") shall be a member of the corporation. Members of the faculty, administration and staff of the school shall also be eligible to become members of the corporation, and will become members by notifying the secretary of their wish to exercise that right. C. There shall be no required dues, fees or assessments of members, except to the extent that they may be solicited for donations from time to time. The treasurer shall maintain an annual list of donors to the corporation. D. Membership begins when a members child enters the school or the member is hired as an employee of the school, and terminates when a member ceases to meet the eligibility requirement of paragraph b of this section (defined above).”

“Article 4 of the bylaws of friends of porter ranch community school defines membership as: a. The corporation shall have one class of members, and each member shall have equal voting and other rights. B. Every person who is the parent or guardian of one or more children enrolled in porter ranch community school (the "school") shall be a member of the corporation. Members of the faculty,administration and staff of the school shall also be eligible to become members of the corporation, and will become members by notifying the secretary of their wish to exercise that right. C. There shall be no required dues, fees or assessments of members, except to the extent that they may be solicited for donations from time to time. The treasurer shall maintain an annual list of donors to the corporation. D. Membership begins when a members child enters the school or the member is hired as an employee of the school, and terminates when a member ceases to meet the eligibility requirement of paragraph b of this section (defined above). Directors (i.e., the governing board) are elected at an annual meeting of membership by a majority of the members present and voting.”

“The following actions shall require a vote by the members (in addition to the board)to be effective: a) with the exception of the initial board of directors, the appointment of the board of directors; b) approval of the corporations annual budget; and c) dissolution of the corporation and winding up of business.”

“A draft electronic copy of this form 990 was provided to all board members and officers prior to it ultimately being finalized for filing with the irs. A complete electronic copy of the final form 990 as ultimately filed with the irs was provided to each person who is a voting member of the board of directors and/or an officer before filing with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by all new and returning board members as part of a scheduled board meeting to ensure that all board members are aware of their duty to disclose any financial interests. If any potential conflicts of interest exist, the organization follows its conflict of interest policy, which establishes its procedures for identifying and addressing any such conflicts.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public by providing copies on request. The organization?s governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are also available to the public at each meeting of the members or directors.”

“The organization supplements and enriches the education of children who attend porter ranch community school ("prcs"), a publicly-supported school with grades ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade, by providing classes and educational opportunities either not provided by or underfunded by the los angeles unified school district ("lausd"). It also provides additional supplies, equipment, and teaching assistance to prcs.”

“Computer lab teacher and science lab assistant: this expenditure is to fund an instructor and lab assistant in the prcs computer and science labs. The computer lab instructor provides guidance and support to students to reinforce learning basic computer skills, to practice keyboarding skills, to access and use various educational software, and to engage in age appropriate computer projects. The science lab assistant assists teachers with the set up and use of the science lab. The additional staffing benefits students at all grade levels. Technology equipment: these expenditures provided computers, interactive whiteboards, projectors, printers, online reading programs, and promethean boards to use in the prcs classrooms. These expenditures benefit students across all grade levels. Ymca play: this expenditure provided physical education for all elementary grade levels at prcs, which is not provided by lausd. This expenditure benefitted all students in grades k through 5. Other miscellaneous grants: these expenditures included the leader in me program,korean drum instruction, scholastic news publications, teacher supplies and support,and culmination supplies. Field trips: these expenditures provided funding for field trips for students at prcs for off-campus science, theater, and educational excursions. These expenditures benefitted students in all grade levels.”