Laconia Christian Academy Inc

“Form 990 is reviewed by all board members. Questions, if any, are addressed to the preparer and fully resolved before filing.”

“Lca's written conflict of interest policy complies with the requirement of nh rsa 7:19-a each board member, prior to taking a position on the board, submits a written list of businesses or other organizations in which the board member is an officer, director, owner, member, shareholder, employee or agent, with which the school has or right expect to enter into a relationship or transaction in which the board member would have conflicting interests. This information is updated annually. At such time as any matter comes before the board in such a way as to give rise for consideration of a pecuniary benefit transaction involving a board member, the affected board member makes the potential conflict known, and after answering any questions that might be asked, withdraws from the meeting for as long as the matter is under discussion. Should the matter be brought to a vote, neither the affected board member, nor any board member who has had a pecuniary benefit transaction in the same fiscal year is permitted to vote on it. A vote establishing that the transaction is in the best interest of the school by 2/3rds of the board is required in order to enter into the transaction. A list of all such transactions is provided to the director of charitable trusts of the state of new hampshire with the annual filing made by the corporation. In the event of a transaction of 5,000 or more, publication of notice and individual notice to the director of charitable trusts must be made prior to consummation of the transaction, as required by statute.”

“Compensation for the head of school is set by the governing board through a documented deliberation that includes review of an annual performance evaluation and comparable salaries and benefits for school executives with similar roles, education, and experience.”

“Compensation for other top management officials is set by the head of school following an annual performance review and in accordance with established job descriptions,responsibilities, and salary schedules.”

“The school's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available at the school upon request.”

“Laconia christian academy is a college preparatory, non-denominational private christian day school for students in pre-school through grade twelve. Lca's mission is to provide an intellectaully stimulating educational experience that fosters a passion for god's truth. Lca accomplishes this mission by combining a rigorous academic program with a strong emphasis on community service. Over the recent past, laconia christian academy has expanded its operations to include the implementation of timbernook programming. Timbernook is a well-researched best practices program developed by angela hanscom, a pediatric occupational therapist who authored "balanced and barefoot: how unrestricted outdoor play makes for strong, confident, and capable childern new- harbinger press 2016). Timbernook advocates an approach to early and elementary education that "intricately weaves the therapeutic aspects of nature with its unique understanding of child development to create an outdoor program that supports every aspect of the growing child."”

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