New Horizon School

“The organization recognizes all parent(s) or guardian(s) of student(s) enrolled at new horizon school as members of the organization. In addition, each household who contracts with the school to place one or more of their children in the organization's educational program for a full school year is recognized as a member of the organization.”

“The rights of the organization's members include: 1. Each member has the right to attend all regular open board meetings as well as the annual membership meeting and discuss their concerns for new horizon school and vote on the election of the board of directors for the coming school year. 2. Each member has the right to vote on the removal of any member of the board of directors at a special member meeting. 3. Each member has the right to vote on the removal of the entire board of directors at a special member meeting with an exception of the chief executive officer/administrator and the business director.”

“Other committees within the organization do not have authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Any meetings held by these other committees were documented.”

“Each board member is supplied with a copy of the form 990 for review before filing.”

“The governing body regularly monitors and enforces compliance by requiring each director to acknowledge receipt of the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. Disclosure of any material conflicts (defined as reasonably expected to exert an influence on the director's judgement) is required before any action taken by the board and prior to any communication to which the school is a party.”

“The governing body determines compensation for the ceo, and directors of the organization that are also employees. Comparability data and performance evaluations are used to determine compensation. Board members do not vote on their own compensation.”

“Upon request the organization will make copies of the requested documents to mail, or have available to review in their offices. The 990 is also made available through www.guidestar.org”

“Copies of the form 990 are provided to the public upon request.”

“The organization appoints a committee to oversee the audit and to select an independent accountant. This policy has not changed from the prior year.”

“Philosophy & guiding principles: * teaching is a calling. * all staff & faculty are responsible for all students. * nhs teachers engage in outstanding and effective instructional practices. * members of the nhs community advocate for the best educational interests and rights of students. * members of the nhs community maintain high expectations for students. * families play a vital role in their student's educational process. * community involvement is essential to the success of the school and its students. * a safe and nurturing learning environment is essential. * firm, fair, consistent, and positive discipline is essential. * the opportunity to develop both academic and non-academic skills and abilities is essential. * access to mental health or counseling services is essential. With this in mind, our desired results for student learning are: * academic & life skills for continued success * persistence & self advocacy for survival * emotional stability & positive self esteem for coping * a cycle of success * our vision is to provide an environment of trust and acceptance that is physically and emotionally safe where students can reach their academic, social, emotional and behavioral potential.”