Training and Supervision

“The 990 is received and reviewed by the board prior to submission.”

“Determining whether a conflict of interest exists: after disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Procedures for addressing the conflict of interest: a. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. B. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. C. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether s-tesl can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. D. The governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in s-tesl's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. Violations of the conflict of interest policy: a. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. B. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Compensation is reviewed by the board annually. Consideration is given to compensation packages of similar sized non-profit organizations by way of comparison.”

“Governing documents and policies are contained on the organization's website, www.schooloftesl.org, and in the student handbook.”

“The school of tesl prepares people to teach english as a second or foreign language in a variety of arenas and circumstances; in the us or abroad, teaching children or adults, or working with advantaged or disadvantaged. Our graduates will be skilled, knowledgable, and resourceful.”