Head Start Inc.

“The accounting manager presents the 990 to the finance committee, whose members review the draft document. When the draft is acceptable to the committee, it recommends approval to the board of directors. The finance director presents the 990 to the board of directors for approval at a regular monthly board meeting.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy for the board which includes the following process: 1. Each member of the head start, inc. Board of directors has a duty of loyalty to the board. The duty of loyalty generally requires a member of the board of directors to prefer the interests of the board over the interests of others. In addition, members of the board of directors shall avoid acts of self-dealing which may adversely affect the tax-exempt status of head start, inc. Or cause there to arise any sanction or penalty by a governmental authority. 2. In the event any member of the board of directors or a member of his or her family has a personal or business interest in, or is involved in any way with, an organization with whom the board is considering a business contract, such interest or involvement shall be disclosed to the board. In such event, the interested board of director shall neither vote nor participate in the discussion of the matter. The interested board of director shall be excused from the actual discussion and presence at that portion of the meeting when the matter giving rise to the apparent conflict is discussed. However, any board of director who is excluded from voting or presence pursuant to this policy may answer pertinent questions of other board of directors and be present when the interested board of director's knowledge regarding the matter will assist the board. 3. The minutes of the meeting shall indicate that the interested board of director disclosed the interest or involvement in the matter being considered by the board, recused herself/himself from the discussion, and abstained from voting on the matter.the members of the board of directors annually review the policy and sign the conflict of interest statement which is kept on file. 4. The members of the board of directors annually review the policy and sign the conflict of interest statement which is kept on file.”

“Head start performance standards require that the board of directors complete a wage comparability study at least every three years. The wage comparability study includes the position of executive director. The comparability study is conducted by associated employers, an independent consulting firm, and the hr director using data from comparable head start and nonprofit organizations in the region. The board of directors annually approves the budget which includes compensation for all staff.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for public scrutiny at head start, inc. Headquarters, 615 n. 19th st, billings, mt 59101. Members of the public could view these documents by asking the receptionist for access. Every three years these documents are reviewed by a federal review team under the auspices of the administration for children and families (acf).”