Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School

“Prior to submission to the irs, a draft copy of the form 990 is provided to the board for review and approval.”

“Prior to a trustee's initial election to the board, or an officer or key person's employment by the corporation, and thereafter on an annual basis, all trustees, officers, and key persons shall disclose in writing to the board chair any potential conflicts of interest. Each disclosure is kept on file and is available upon request. Each trustee, officer, and key person shall annually sign and submit to the board secretary a statement which affirms such person: (a) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, (b) has read and understands the policy, and (c) has agreed to comply with the policy. The board shall discuss any potential conflicts in meetings and document in minutes.”

“The executive director is formally evaluated by the board on an annual basis prior to the end of each year's contract. An evaluation committee is convened to conduct the annual review. The evaluation committee consists of three members - the board chair and one member each from the finance committee and the academic achievment committee. The evaluation committee utilizes multiple data sources in its evaluation, including the academic performance data reviewed by the finance committee, feedback from the annual staff survey, annual staff attrition rates and exit survey data, and feedback from the annual family survey. Input of the full board is solicited through a survey. The board then reviews the budget and establishes annual compensation of officers.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Policies are also discussed monthly at public board meetings.”

“The board has not changed its process for selecting the independent auditor nor have they changed the oversight of the audit from prior years.”