Capital Village Public Charter

“The review process begins with the executive director, director of operations and contracted accountant reviewing the 990 tax return upon receipt from the preparer. Each person reviews the return separately before meeting to review together and answer any questions. Once the 990 is approved internally, the 990 tax return is forwarded to the treasurer of the board for an independent review. Any questions or concerns from the treasurer of the board are directed to the executive director. Once the treasurer and the team are satisfied as to the completion of the 990 tax return, the executive director signs the return for filing.”

“The conflict-of-interest policy is constantly monitored by administration and the board of directors through review and approval procedures. Annually board members and key staff complete a conflict-of-interest disclosure form identifying any relationships or circumstances which the board or staff member believes could contribute to a conflict of interest. An employee of capital village with a potential conflict of interest shall promptly and fully disclose the potential conflict to his/her supervisor. The employee shall thereafter refrain from participating in deliberations and discussion, as well as any decisions, relating to the matter and follow the direction of the supervisor as to how the organization's decisions which are the subject of the conflict will be determined. The executive director shall be responsible for determining the proper way for capital village to handle decisions which involve unresolved employee conflicts of interest. In making such determinations, the executive director may consult with legal counsel.”

“The executive director and other key employees have salaries which are approved by the board of directors. Additionally, the executive director has a review process that is led by the board of directors. Before approving the compensation of key employees, the board shall determine that the total compensation to be provided by capital village is reasonable in amount in light of the position, responsibility and qualification for the position held, including the result of an evaluation of the leader's prior performance, if applicable.”

“All governing documents, policies and financial statements are forwarded to the district of columbia public charter school board, which provides oversite and distribution of relevant information to the public. The form 990 tax return is made available upon request and is available on guidestar.org for public inspection. Governing documents such as the articles of incorporation, bylaws and the application for tax exemption is provided to the public upon request and after the reproduction and postage cost is paid.”

“Capital village pcs is a small learning community where learners take the lead, grow together, and change the world. We are an intentionally small middle school with no more than 45 students per grade level and two teachers in our classrooms. Our community is a village focused on the interests, needs, and ambitions of each individual learner so that all learners can grow. We teach rigorous content through student-led projects that blend common core standards with local social justice problems which students are empowered to design solutions for. We provide plenty of time during the school day for students to develop their talents, interests, and passions through student-led "passion projects" in courses like dance, entrepreneurship, and art. As an intentionally small community focused on the whole child, capital village pcs is a personalized learning space where all students, regardless of background or circumstance, are propelled toward greatness in college, career, and life.”