Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School - School Home Assn

Schedule O:

“Explanation for Schedule A, Part II (Public Support Test): Our organizations tax-exempt status was automatically revoked for failure to file for 2020, 2021, and 2022 due to a lack of filing by the previous administration. We successfully applied for and received reinstatement from the IRS, effective [Insert Date of Reinstatement]. As part of this transition, no financial records for the non-filing years (2020-2022) were transferred to the current leadership. Despite a good-faith effort, we were unable to locate any bank accounts or financial records used by the prior treasurer. Therefore, the financial data for 2020-2022 is reported as $0. The data for 2023 and 2024 is accurate and demonstrates our return to compliance and strong public support. Explanation for Part I, Line 10 (Grants and similar amounts paid): Grant paid to Breakthrough Montessori PCS for the Holiday Equitable Gift Project: $16,095.00 Grant paid to Breakthrough Montessori PCS for the student snack program: $23,536.39 Total (to match Line 10): $39,631.39 Explanation for Part I, Line 16 (Other expenses): Book Fair Program (Book for Every Child): $3,818.44 Teacher Appreciation Program: $2,303.13 Transaction & Payment Processing Fees: $2,036.81 Administrative (Subscriptions, Insurance, Taxes, Supplies): $1,956.84 Program Events (Field Day, Affinity Groups, etc.): $1,043.77 Total (to match Line 16): $10,640.50 Explanation for Part V, Question 34 (Governing Document Changes): The organizations bylaws were reviewed and updated by the membership during the 2024-2025 fiscal year to reflect current operations and roles. The amendments are detailed below. Article III - 2: Families confirm their membership in the Association by joining the official communication platform designated by the Executive Committee.? The platform may be updated as needed at the discretion of the Executive Committee, and members will be notified of any changes.? As of this documents adoption, the designated platform is WhatsApp.? Changed from: Families will confirm their membership during the annual school registration process.? Families will provide the Association with contact information and confirmation of their preferred method of communication with the Association. Article IV-1 - was amended to add ?Alongside the elected officers outlined above, the Room Parent Liaison is established as a permanent officer of the Association.? The Room Parent Liaison will be selected annually by the Room Parents group and the school administration. Article IV-3C & 3E - secretary and communications director roles were updated to move the website under secretary responsibilities in an effort to balance the work load. Article IV - 3G - This was added. 1. Room Parent Liaison. The room parent liaison shall serve as the primary communication link between Classroom Parent Representatives, Breakthrough faculty, and the SHA Executive Committee. The liaison ensures that room parents receive important updates, guidelines, and support needed to effectively assist teachers and their classroom families. The liaison also facilitates collaboration, addresses concerns, escalates concerns to the attention of the SHA or Breakthrough administration as appropriate, and helps maintain a strong partnership between room parents, school staff, and classroom communities. Article IV - 4: 1. Classroom Representatives (?Room Parents) are selected by the classroom guide(s) from the population of parents / guardians of children enrolled in that class. 1. Responsibilities and terms of the Room Parent role are defined in Appendix A: Room Parent Position Description.?? Updated from: Each class shall identify a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in that class as a Class Representative. Class Representatives shall bring the needs, interests, ideas, and opinions of families and teachers in the designated class to the Executive Committee. In addition, Class Representatives shall lead the implementation of select projects by the Association”