Parents Challenge

“A draft of the 990 is sent to the trustees of the board for review, via email, before the 990 is finalized. After receipt of the draft, the trustees have 2 weeks to review the draft and request any changes. The final version of the return is signed by the treasurer.”

“At the annual board of directors meeting in june, the conflict-of-interest policy is reviewed and signed by each member. Any existing conflicts are noted in the minutes and taken into consideration in the organization's decision-making process. If a new conflict arises during the year, the board expects notification of the new conflict.”

“The executive committee, comprised of the board president, vice president, and treasurer, determines the annual salary of the executive director, which is then approved by the entire board. Comparative, peer data and a performance review are used to determine the executive director's compensation package. The organization has no other paid officers or employees meeting the irs definition of a key employee.”

“The organization will provide, in a timely manner, financial statements and governing documents including its conflict-of-interest policies when requested in writing or in person.”

“MISSION STATEMENT (Continued): to equip them to choose the education they think is best for their children. Vision: We see a tomorrow where ALL children have access to a quality education that meets their individual needs and prepares them to be productive, contributing citizens. Values: (1) We Fight to Win: Every child, regardless of circumstances, deserves a quality education. (2)Opportunity: We Promote Success: Student academic achievement is our North Star. (3)Excellence: We Love Families: Each family is unique with its own set of needs. (4)Diversity: We Lift Up: Families need a step up, not a handout. (5)Elevation: We Open Doors: The opportunity for a quality education is pivotal to every child's future. (6)Access: We Honor Parents: As the primary decision-makers, parents need information and empowerment. (7)Respect: We Support Choice: Proper learning necessitates an ability to select from traditional public, charter public, private, or home schools. (8)Options: We Add Spice: Supplementary educational services enhance and improve learning. (9)Enhancement: We Got Grit: Parental engagement, accountability, and dedication are critical to their children's success. Parents know best! Standards of Excellence: (1) We approach education from a whole-child perspective, knowing that long-term learning success must involve the parent, the child, the family dynamic, and external resources. (2) We encourage parents to advocate on behalf of all children, not just their own, for excellence within the educational system where they are engaged. (3)we provide supplementary education services and experiential learning support to improve and expand students' educational foundation. (4) We empower parents with resources, both informational and financial, trusting THEM to determine the best learning environment for their children. (5) We offer economic resources to parents, not institutions, to assist and supplement their educational expenses. (6)We create partnerships with our parents and their children, built on respect, mutual accountability, and commitment. (7)We analyze our students' progress to ensure the program's effectiveness and adjust where appropriate to better serve our families' needs.”