Nevada P E P Inc.

“Form 990 was reviewed by the board and approved by the audit committee.”

“All volunteers including Board Members complete volunteer packets that include a conflict of interest statement, the Board members also complete a Governing Board Member Agreement that includes a conflict of interest statement. The Governing Board Chair inquires as to any known conflict of interest statement. The Governing Board Chair inquires as to any known conflict of interest prior to any vote of the Governing Board. In addition, upon hire staff is notified that they must disclose any potential conflict of interest as outlined in the employee manual.”

“The Governing Board Chair and executive board members have research the compensation of the Executive Director. The Board chair personally contacted other Parent Training and Information Centers to compare their pay rates. In addition the Governing Board takes into account the pay rate of like positions at a state and national level. This rate is discussed, approved and entered into the minutes of the Governing Board Meetings. There is no compensation for officers of Nevada PEP. Key Staff pay rates are developed in coordination with the Executive Director and Board Chairperson, taking into account the local and national average pay rates in the field.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon written request to the Organization.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Nevada PEP is recognized as the Parent Training Information Center for Nevada, offering a unique set of services to families who have children with all types of disabilities. Nevada PEP strengthens families with Education, Empowerment and Encouragement through training, support and Individual Assistance. Nevada PEP is a family driven organization dedicated to educating parents and professionals throughout Nevada's 17 counties. Nevada PEP believes that the family is the fundamental unit in society, children with disabilities without regard for the severity of the disability have an inherent value that all life has a purpose, that communities benefit from providing appropriate interventions and that individuals with disabilities make a valuable contribution to society. In this fiscal year Nevada PEP has provided trainings, free of charge, to over 2,817 individuals, 96% of participants felt more confident to work with schools or service providers. During this period, Nevada PEP collaborated with other statewide organizations to address Special Education during a Pandemic. Nevada PEP has provided the parental perspective on 65 committees throughout the state, with a goal of improving local and state programs for children and their families. Over 19,084 individuals received information and support services. In this fiscal year, 1,171 new families contacted Nevada PEP for intensive Individual Assistance. According to the annual PTI National survey, 98% of respondents said they were prepared to use the information from Nevada PEP. Nevada PEP maintains two offices, one in Las Vegas and one in Reno. As a result of the pandemic in March 2020, Nevada PEP quickly pivoted to providing all of the services remotely, using virtual platforms and telephone. Nevada PEP upgraded the website and provided basic needs and COVID-19 related material for families.Nevada PEP created a new program called #SafeAllies to provide information about the impact that bullying can have on the mental health of everyone involved and empowers youth and parents to take action and seek help. #SafeAllies reaches children and youth with digital resources and youth designed activities. #SafeAllies offers training workshops on the laws and processes for reporting a bullying incident and navigatin the education system. #SafeAllies provides individual assistance and support groups for families focused on teh importance of mental health aftercare, developing positive strategies and safe allies for youth.”