Community Partnership for Child Development

“THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION WERE AMENDED (1) TO add an exception allowing Community Directors to serve for more than three consecutive two-year terms, if the term was interrupted by disruptions of regular, in-person meetings of the board of directors (such as during the COVID crisis). Additionally, if a director's term was interrupted by unforeseen circumstances that prevented regular, in-person meetings of the board of directors, the director may request that year not be counted as part of his/her term and may have an extension of that unserved term by one year. (2) the bylaws were also amended to provide for the removal of a director, by the majority vote of the other directors in attendance at the meeting, where such action of removal is considered. The majority vote for dismissal is not based on the other directors in office.”

“The form 990 is prepared by a third party and then reviewed by the cfo. The form 990 is provided electronically to all board members prior to filing with the irs.”

“THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES & PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. ANY PERSON KNOWING OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT INVOLVING THE BOARD OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS ENCOURAGED TO DISCLOSE THIS INFORMATION TO THE CEO AND/OR The BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CONFLICTS WHICH MIGHT ARISE ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. THE PERSON ACCUSED OF A CONFLICT IS PERMITTED TO DEFEND HIM/HERSELF BEFORE THE BOARD. ANY ACTION TO BE TAKEN IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BYLAWS DISCUSS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN SECTION 5, PARAGRAPH 3. THE BOARD POLICIES & PROCEDURES ADDRESS THIS ISSUE IN BOARD POLICY #BD-4.”

“THE ANNUAL REVIEW FOR THE CEO IS PERFORMED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSULTS WITH THE Chief HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER REGARDING COMPENSATION. A DETAILED SALARY COMPARABILITY STUDY IS PERFORMED ANNUALLY AND THIS IS USED TO GUIDE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHEN DETERMINING CEO COMPENSATION. THE LAST WAGE COMPARABILITY STUDY WAS DONE IN MARCH 2023. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO OTHER PAID OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES MEETING THE IRS DEFINITION OF A KEY EMPLOYEE.”

“The organization's annual audit report and form 990 are made available on the organization's website. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are made available to the public upon request.”

“Cpcd's programs are based on the comprehensive head start model and are child and family-focused. Cpcd adopts a two-generation approach that focuses on creating opportunities for, and addressing the needs of, both vulnerable young children and their parents together. To qualify for cpcd's programs, a child must live at or below the federal poverty level, have a disability, or be considered at-risk for school failure. Children receive individualized services that support each child in developing the skills needed to be successful in school and life, including early childhood education; health and behavioral health; nutrition; and transportation. Parents are supported in their role as their child's first teacher, and cpcd works closely with parents to assist them in developing and utilizing individual and family strengths so that they may meet personal and family goals. Services are individualized for each child and family and are appropriate for each family's developmental, ethnic, cultural and linguistic heritage and experience. Cpcd, together with our community partners, is proud of our 36 year history of helping children to enter kindergarten with the skills that they need to succeed in school, and supporting parents to be active, life-long participants in their children's education success while improving their own economic stability, education, and wellness.”

“The organization has an audit committee that assumes responsibility for selecting the independent auditor for the financial statement audit. This process has not changed from prior years.”