Utah Parent Center Inc.

“For approximately seven months, tara bennett and michael bennett were members of the board. Michael is tara's father-in-law and was recruited to the board for his professional experience and knowledge. Their relationship was clearly disclosed during recruitment and the board supported his election to the board. Tara resigned from the board in october 2016 for personal reasons. Other board members serving during this time did not have family or business relationships with other members or key employees to disclose. Two board members are employed in a state agency or a local school district in a capacity that could influence the awarding of contract or other funds to the upc. Al romeo is employed by a state agency and tom johnson works for a local school district. Both recuse themselves when appropriate.”

“The following amendment was made to the utah parent center's bylaws: voted to remove the following section from article iii: membership: section 3.7 employment of board members on projects: members of the board shall not be part of the staff of any project under the direction of the utah parent center nor have held any paid staff position during the previous year. Conversely, board members may not accept employment on any project under the direction of the utah parent center for one year after leaving the board. Members of the board may serve as consultants to center(s) projects. As a result, section 3.8 was renumbered to 3.7. The action and date of the amendment was noted at the end of the document and the date was changed in the footer.”

“The board of directors receives a completed copy of the form 990 and all supporting schedules before it is finalized and filed. They have opportunity to ask questions or give input to the information prior to the filing of the form. This is documented by email correspondence, documents that accompany the form, and meeting minutes.”

“Each member of the board of directors and all staff review the conflict of interest policy and complete an annual conflict of interest statement making declarations related to and in compliance with the policy. As business is conducted and issues are addressed by administration for staff and board leadership for members, we monitor for conflicts on an ongoing basis. Anyone who is determined to have a conflict or perceived conflict is required to recuse themselves from deliberations and decision-making.”

“When determining the compensation of the executive director and other key employees, administrators and board members obtain comparability information from outside sources (e.g. Utah nonprofits association, other parent centers doing similar work). This information is reviewed and presented annually for deliberation and decision-making by the board of directors. The last review occurred in the summer and fall of 2016. The upc board of directors is an all-volunteer board and are not compensated for their services.”

“The utah parent center makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Some documents are also available through state agencies where filed and online sources (such as guidestar).”