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. 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 Nevadas 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 training, free of charge to over 4,164 individuals, 97% of participants felt more confident to work with schools or service providers. Nevada PEP has provided the parental perspective on 68 committees throughout the state, with a goal of improving local and state programs for children and their families. Over 22,341 individuals received information and support services. In this fiscal year, 2,344 new families contacted Nevada PEP for intensive Individual Assistance. According to the annual PTI National survey 100% of respondents said they were prepared to use the information from Nevada PEP. 100% percent of youth surveyed said that they would recommend PEP to others.”